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In reply to the discussion: 10 Golden retrievers arrive in Connecticut to comfort survivors [View all]Story on NBC news last night quoting friends of the family stating Lanza often questioned humans' carnivorous leanings & seemed disturbed that people would hunt, kill & eat animals.
IMHO, this was a shy, thoughtful, overly sensitive and yes, depressed young man that was deeply hurt by something or someone & reached his tipping point. For folks like this, EVERY FUCKING THING HURTS, life is like an open wound. Am I exusing him? NO. But George W Bush is an animal torturer, this kid was not.
The love of a dog, a best pal & confidante may indeed HAVE changed the entire situation.
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10 Golden retrievers arrive in Connecticut to comfort survivors [View all]
Liberal_in_LA
Dec 2012
OP
Yes! I was waiting to hear that therapy dogs would be dispatched. This is terrific.
hlthe2b
Dec 2012
#2
Nothing warmer or fuzzier or full of love than a Golden. And I am a cat person!
catbyte
Dec 2012
#12
What a wonderful idea! A really hands on approach to comfort. Nothin' better than a dog for some
Honeycombe8
Dec 2012
#17
I'm a golden mama, this is a win/win. Goldens get to give love and receive love, their 2 favorite
Happyhippychick
Dec 2012
#20