Pets Help Families Cope with Dog Days of Deployment
Laurie A. Connors always wanted one thing and that was a dog. It was a perfect time for her to get a dog when her husband Steven M. Bonavita deployed with his National Army Guard 5 and 1/2 years ago for a year in Iraq. She already had two cats but was dog crazy at heart. Six years ago she received Bruno, a short- haired German pointer for Christmas. Bruno helped Laurie cope with her husband being away as well as being a new mother. Animals help with coping and helps take the place of affection for the love one that is away.
This article showed a different view point involving animal companionship with the military. I've heard of animals comforting returning soldiers but never the families that are left behind. I thought this was a sweet article hearing a bond between owner and dog. How Bruno was able to help his family out in a time of loneliness. I do believe that animals can fill the place of a person with affection and love.
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