Inmates Comfort Shelter Dogs During Fourth Of July Fireworks

Fourth of July is a time of celebration for humans. Unfortunately, it’s a nightmare for most dogs though. The loud, unfamiliar sounds in the sky send most dogs hiding under the bed in fear. For shelter dogs, it’s even scarier without a family to comfort them. That’s why the inmates at Brevard County Jail in Florida stepped up to help this year. They spent the night of Independence Day looking after the nervous shelter pups. It proved that small acts of kindness can go a long way. Inmates Comfort Shelter Dogs This idea originally began as a suggestion made by the Brevard County citizens. Last year, this idea developed into an official event to help homeless dogs feel safe. This is the second year in a row that the inmates have looked after shelter dogs during the fireworks. Image: Screenshot, @SpaceCoastDaily/Facebook “Our goal is to not only help calm the dogs but also 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 serviced their time,” the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook During this time, the inmates fed, played with, and read to the dogs at the Brevard Coun...