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Hamilton City Schools expands therapy‑dog program; administration aims for a dog in every building
Summary
District officials introduced Tango, a newly certified therapy dog, described research linking therapy animals to lowered anxiety and said community donations have funded the program so no district dollars are being used; administrators want to onboard 4–5 dogs a year toward a dog per building.
The Hamilton City School Board on Feb. 10 heard a presentation about Tango, the district’s newest certified therapy dog, and plans to expand animal‑assisted supports across school buildings. Presenters said Tango and Arrow (an existing therapy dog) are intended to help students with emotional regulation and to create calm learning…
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