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Dogs have a tremendous sense of empathy for humans

During covid when my daughter was suffering badly from all the BS put on these HS kids, we were asked to take in a male golden who was a "problem". The only problem was he needed a home with discipline and attention. Made a huge difference because he would just put his head on her lap, and her anxiety melted away. Then my son came home from 5 years in the Marines that included combat in Africa and the trauma of having three close friends commit suicide in consecutive months. He came to us in a very bad mental state. Cody just attached himself to my son, and they just became best friends.
Posted: 05/16/2026 at 06:33 AM ET
(In response to this post by Burke Hokie)

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Dogs, man. If you’ll indulge me, I have a feel-good story to share
Burke Hokie 05/15/26 12:57 PM ET
Dogs have a tremendous sense of empathy for humans
Happy Dog 05/16/26 06:33 AM ET
Love this. Completely agree on their level of empathy. Amazing creatures. **
Burke Hokie 05/16/26 07:09 AM ET
Beautiful. Thanks.**
PhotoHokieNC 05/15/26 03:59 PM ET
Jeez, man, you choked ME up.**
Coach McGuirk 05/15/26 03:00 PM ET
Grate story!**
vt90 05/15/26 01:41 PM ET
Good indulgence ... you have a therapy girl. :-)**
VTVOICE 05/15/26 01:18 PM ET
Love it....we don't deserve dogs.**
BleedinOandM 05/15/26 01:04 PM ET