Love what these animals do for us! A huge thank you to all the emergency responders and their furry partners! ?? ??
Taking care of your mental health after a disaster is critical. It’s just as important when you’re responding to one as a Red Cross disaster responder. Thanks to these therapy dogs with HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response organization, our Red Crossers took a moment to reset before tackling another challenging day helping people recover from Hurricane Helene. During these hard times, special visits from these four-legged friends help refuel the mental strength needed to provide hope and relief to people going through unimaginable loss. “Taking a few minutes to unwind and play with a loving dog allows our workforce to take care of themselves, which also helps us better care for communities in need,” said Virginia Mewborn, director for the Red Cross disaster response operation in North and Central Florida. Just like Red Crossers, these HOPE dogs have a mission — to provide comfort, hope and lots of joy to people in need. We’re grateful to work alongside organizations that help communities recover both physically and emotionally. ?? #Helene