Members of the National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., following the siege of Congress got a pleasant break from their duties on Friday with a visit from a pack of therapy dogs.
A group of therapy dogs from an organization called People Animals Love came to greet National Guardsmen still serving in the nation’s capital. Twelve pups swarmed the Hamilton Hotel, according to Cheddar, much to the delight of the service members.
Thousands of National Guard troops came to Capitol Hill to secure the area during President Biden’s inauguration after the riot that took place on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol caused the Secret Service to determine additional security measures would be necessary.
Since then, members of the community have been trying to show their appreciation by bringing Guard members food and other treats.
Therapy dogs visit members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/ujIoyyJNNp
— The Hill (@thehill) January 29, 2021
These scenes from inside the Hamilton Hotel in DC would just makes your heart swell. @PALdogs brought in therapy dogs to the hundreds of National Guard members who’ve been staying there since the insurrection on Jan 6th. #Fridayboost pic.twitter.com/mZeN3SlSp6
— Samantha Barry (@samanthabarry) January 29, 2021
Today, a group of therapy dogs from @PALdogs were brought to the Hamilton Hotel in DC, where more than 250 National Guard members have been staying since they were deployed here following the insurrection. pic.twitter.com/cQeLy1do27
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) January 29, 2021
