Comforting those left behind in Connecticut

Dogs have a connection to many human events.  In the case of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, dogs have helped to provide comfort to the residents left traumatised by the mass shooting there last week.

Comfort dogs, typically Golden Retrievers, have been sent to the area to work with the children and adults to help them through their grief and loss.

The unconditional love and support given by dogs to humans is well documented, with physiological effects such as a lowering of blood pressure proving the impact that petting a dog can have.

Given what has happened in Newtown, any comfort that can be directed to this community will be welcomed.