‘Comfort dog’ supports veterans in court
Isaac, a Golden Retriever, provided comfort and reassurance to participants in Veterans Treatment Court this week.
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Mentors help support Veterans Treatment Court participants. Back: Jonathan Wheeler, Mike Borrows, Robert Kasun, Jim Maryme. Middle: Kenneth McAnally, Bob Smee, Joe Deacon, Roger Rudd. Front: Isaac the Golden Retriever, William Hager.
COEUR d’ALENE — A special, four-legged guest sat in the front row of a Kootenai County courtroom Tuesday afternoon, patiently observing the proceedings.
Isaac, a “comfort dog,” is part of Spokane Valley-based Lutheran Church Charities’ dog ministry. The Golden Retriever’s job is to bring a calming influence wherever he goes, allowing people to open their hearts and receive help.
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