Dogs Bring Joy to Wildfire Crews | Albuquerque News

When the Frijoles Fire raged and over 800 firefighters battled it for weeks, a heartwarming twist arrived: five therapy dogs from Española Humane visited base camp. These pups became unexpected lifelines, offering comfort, laughter, and emotional relief to exhausted crews far from home. For firefighters missing their own pets and struggling with the mental toll of wildfire work, the dogs brought back memories of love and joy — turning tough moments into tender ones. What started as a thoughtful gesture has become a vital morale booster, so impactful that the shelter plans to bring more canine cheer to future fire crews. Sometimes, all it takes is a wagging tail to remind us that even in the toughest times, love and connection can be found — right at your feet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed0af229853097b7