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the dogs and some students come and stay for the entire lunch.”

Students have also expressed their appreciation for the program.

“I see students light up when they see the dogs,” junior Annalise Klenow said. “I think we should be cultivating that type of joy as much as possible around campus.”

The Therapy Dog Program is a unique and valuable part of Paly’s mental wellness, and has helped build a community from scratch.

“I definitely think having the therapy dogs around positively impacts mental health,” Klenow said. “It gives students a moment to stop and experience a moment of warmth and pure joy.” v

Name: Bailey

Age: 6

Quote: “Woof woof, woof woof! Bark!”

Name: Corky

Age: 14

Quote: “Bark, bark grr.”

If you are interested in having your dog become a certified therapy dog for Paly, contact Beth Martin at bmartin@pausd.org.