A team of 10 golden retrievers journeyed from Chicago to Newtown, Connecticut, in the hopes of bringing some comfort to the grief-stricken community.
Lutheran Church Charities picked up the bill for the dogs to be brought by handler Tim Hetzner to the devastated town, so people could pet them while they talked, prayed and grieved.
As to why the church thought this was a good idea, Hetzner said that dogs are always loving and non-judgmental and are a great way for people to heal in times of grief. (Chicago Tribune)
