Birdie's Nest: Comfort Dogs Go To Boston

Packed and Ready to Travel

Birdie

Hello, my name is Birdie and I am really excited about working with my mom. I have been her office mate for a long time and she decided to put me to work. I am not sure how often I will write, because I like to take naps and sometimes I fall asleep while mom is typing. Anyway, I thought I would share some of my view of the world as a pup with you and your fur friends.

For my first post, I thought I would introduce you to some dogs that are helping out in Boston this week. You have probably heard about the police officer dogs that sniff out bombs and help the city stay safe. They are like dog super-heros. There is another group of fur buddies in town that are helping in a different way, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Ministry. They are walking the streets of Boston, and visiting the humans who were hurt giving lots of licks and kisses and getting hugs and belly scratches all over town. They like giving smiles the most.

Here is the latest news from their trip:

"UPDATE: LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry Deploys to Boston, Massachusetts in Response to Bombings - Asking for Your Support Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs were deployed on Tuesday, April 16th to Boston to be with the survivors of the bombings from Monday, April 15, 2013. We have been working with First Lutheran Church of Boston which is only blocks away from the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rev Ingo Dutzmann, Pastor of First Lutheran Church of Boston , has asked that the Comfort Dogs be there for those in the community who are shaken up from the bombings. On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog team ventured out into the community to bring comfort to the shaken up as well as the survivors of the blasts. They visited one of the survivors in the hospital just hours before she had surgery on her leg. They brought smiles and peace that only dogs can bring. Wednesday night the team met with a running group from Boston and provided pizza for them. Thursday was no less busy as they spent most of the day at First Lutheran Church of Boston, meeting with members of the community that sought them out. They met with people of all ages and the ministry of presence for the Lutheran Church Charities team was felt and appreciated by all! Please keep all the people affected by the bombings in Boston in your prayers as they heal physically and emotionally."

Its expensive for the group to travel so they would really appreciate any help you can give them. Here's how to help. LCC Comfort Dog Fund

Thanks for taking the time to meet my friends and I hope you share this with your friends. Keep praying for the hurt and the helpers. -Birdie