Watch Chicago’s Fab 5 Bring ♡ & Comfort to Boston

“Ruthie, at 1 1/2 years old, is the most energetic of the group.”

As the country is once again emotionally devastated by an inhumane act of utter cruelty, we pray for the families and those injured as a result of the marathon bombings. I’m sure I’m not the only one rendered speechless by this tragedy, sometimes you just can’t find the words.

Reading this story and seeing the beautiful pictures of just what an amazing impact dogs can have on the human spirit, brightened my day.

An excerpt from the Glamour.com feature story:

Debbie Custance, a London psychologist who’s studied the empathy of dogs, explained to National Geographic that during times of crisis, interactions with humans involve “expectations and judgments,” but interactions with dogs are refreshingly simple.

“[It’s] a very uncomplicated, non-challenging interaction with no consequences,” she said. “And if you’ve been through a hard time, it’s lovely to have that.

Meet the 5 Comfort Dogs Trying to Help Bostonians Recover 

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