‘A glimmer of happiness’: Marin Humane sends therapy dogs to school impacted by crash

(KRON) — The Marin Humane Society is sending therapy dogs to Archie Williams High School to comfort grieving students following Friday’s fatal crash, in which four students died and two were gravely injured. The therapy dogs will be available on campus throughout the week, offering companionship and emotional support to students.

One student expressed gratitude, saying, “The dogs are like a glimmer of happiness on a really sad day.”

The furry volunteers are intended to bring love and comfort to teenagers at the school. The dogs will remain on campus for as long as the school community desires their presence.

Students can spend time with the dogs, enjoying pets, scratches, and cuddles, which help them relax and process their feelings. The presence of therapy dogs at Archie Williams High School aims to provide a source of comfort and relief for students during a difficult time.

“These are affectionate, mellow dogs who provide a great sense of comfort and affection,” said the Marin Humane Society. “We’ve found that having a dog around helps relax the kids and even encourages them to open up about their feelings, whether it’s through talking or just crying softly.”

Marin Humane might also send dogs back to the school on the days of the funerals of the four students who died in Friday’s tragic crash.

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