Meet Luna: Massachusetts State Police Introduce First-Ever Comfort Dog
BOSTON (CBS) – The Massachusetts State Police have a new member in their ranks – the agency's first-ever comfort dog.
Four month-old Luna, an English Black Labrador, was donated to the department. She'll be working with first responders to help with post-traumatic stress and healing.
"We know all too well the devastating effects of traumatic stress, and we are fortunate to have Luna," Col. Kerry Gilpin said at a news conference introducing Luna.
Luna will also be on hand to comfort victims and survivors after "large scale incidents," police said.
Meet the newest member of the MSP Family ... Comfort Dog Luna, who will assist first-responders and eventually civilians suffering stress from traumatic incidents. Read more here: https://t.co/3MMZu9o1xZ pic.twitter.com/IhtGdyvUyH
— Mass State Police (@MassStatePolice) April 25, 2019
Luna met the media on Thursday but she already made her first call last week.