26 Dogs for 26 Acts of Kindness

In light of the devastating tragedy in Newtown, Conn., people all over the country have been participating in the "26 Acts of Kindness campaign. The campaign, honoring the 26 victims of the Connecticut shooting, urges participants to engage in 26 random acts of kindness over the coming weeks. A dog trainer from Tuscaloosa, Alabama caught wind of the movement and was eager to lend her talent and resources to the cause.

Heather "Red" Litz is the owner of Tuscaloosa K9 camp, and intends on giving away 26 trained dogs - 1 police and 25 personal - to people who need them. The 25 personal dogs will be used as aids in assisting sufferers of trauma or physical disabilities. These dogs can retrieve objects, open doors, and even activate light switches for their owners.

This news comes as an encouraging reminder of the therapeutic effects that animal companionship can have. An assistant pet can be invaluable to people with physical disabilities, but can also be an enormous help in providing emotional stability to its owner. The article can be viewed here, and more information on the 26 Acts movement can be viewed on its Facebook page.

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