Florida Inmates Comfort Shelter Dogs On July 4th

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Jul 5, 2020 10:00 AM EDT

We hope everyone is having a wonderful (and safe) 4th of July weekend! As many animal lovers already know, when it comes to the 4th of July celebrations, the loud bangs by the fireworks can absolutely terrify those poor pups. Well, one amazing county is doing their part for their dogs and their community. The Brevard County Sherrif's Office, Florida, had county jail inmates comforting dogs at the animal care center, during the 4th of July fireworks. 

How amazing is that?

This is so wonderful for both sides. According to the original post by the sheriff's office on Facebook, "What originally started as a suggestion by a number of our citizens turned into an amazing idea to help calm our homeless pets, so tomorrow night, for the second year in a row our Chain Gang and other work crews will be comforting the dogs at the Animal Care Center by reading to them, playing with them, and even feeding them treats during the peak hours of celebration on Independence Day."

The overall goal? Not only to calm those terrified dogs during the peak hours of fireworks but to help build and "instill a sense of purpose and compassion in the inmates that will hopefully aid them as they transition back into society once they have served their time."

Just a beautiful idea all around. Kudos to Brevard County Sheriff for taking on such a wonderful initiative! 

Unfortunately, there are no surfaced photos of the event as of yet but it's too lovely of a story not to share! 


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    As most people are aware, fireworks can be quite nightmare-ish for dogs. That's why this year, Florida inmates will help ease the dogs' anxiety by reading, playing and feeding the dogs at the Brevard County Animal Care Center!

    via Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official)
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    Text - Mary Checchia Thank You for doing this! It's so kind & helpful for the terrified fur babies. Also, it gives the inmates a chance to do something needed tomorrow. May God Bless!! Happy 4th of July & Stay Safe!! Like · Reply · 1d Edited
    via Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official)
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    Text - Debbie Taggart Thank you Sheriff Ivey! Both the inmates and shelter animals will benefit from companionship and comfort by spending time together on this weekend. Like · Reply 1d
    via Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official)
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    Text - Angie Clemens Cats are very loving too and they love companionship and caring don't forget the cats.yove got enough jail people to care for them too. 5 Like · Reply 1d
    via Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official)
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    Text - Brenda Omalley This is a wonderful idea! It's a win-win for the inmates and the fur-babies. It's so good to hear about a program that has such a positive affect on both parties envolved. I hope it's not too hard on the inmates when they have to give up their fur-babies 3 Like · Reply 1d Edited Loretta Arsenault Thank you all animals needs love during this time of fireworks ! Like · Reply · 1d CO
    via Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official)
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    Text - Top Fan Dawn Barber Thank you!! This program has been wonderful for our shelter babies!! Thank you for doing it again!! 5 Like · Reply · 1d Judith Keener Thank you!! I will be staying with my cats who are frightened of fireworks too. 2 Like · Reply · 1d LO
    via Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official)
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    via Paul Bersebach/Orange County Register via Getty Images

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