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Saturday, March 01, 2003

Therapy Pets Assist Grieving Families MA

'When news reports began describing the tragic fire that killed 97 people in The Station, a nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, two pet owners brought their specially trained dogs to help victims and their families. 'People were hysterical. Some people had no affect because they were still in shock...The dogs went right to work, able to silently provide comfort when words could not...'  '[WCVB-TV, MA]

Reader, Richard V P Hosford responds: I came across your site ... and noticed "Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.Inc." listed. Buffy Samantha, is my Registered, Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog and I wish she could have served. If you should need her (800) 273-5719,  P.O Box 684, Mount Laurel, New Jersey.08054-0684.Richard Hosford for: Buffy Samantha (c) Paws, in Service