Lutheran 'comfort dogs' welcome students back to Newtown school
As the children of Newtown returned to elementary school on Thursday for the first time since last month’s deadly shooting spree, they and their parents were greeted by support counselors, teachers and a team of four-legged pastors called ``comfort dogs.'' Comfort dog Luther shows comfort dog in training Isaiah how it's done. RNS photo courtesy Lutheran Church Charities.
NEWTOWN, Conn. (RNS) As the children of Newtown returned to elementary school on Thursday for the first time since last month’s deadly shooting spree, they and their parents were greeted by support counselors, teachers and a team of four-legged pastors called "comfort dogs.'' By Solange De Santis.