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#FacilityDogs, Norene and Polenta, are the most popular staff members at Evergreen High School in southwest Denver - not only because they're adorable, but because they serve an incredible purpose. 💙
After a student shot and wounded two of his peers before shooting himself last year, Norene and Polenta have been helping students relieve stress and stay focused as they heal from the traumatic and tragic event.
“Every morning after I get off the bus, I have to say hi to these two. It’s my first thing I do every day,” says Fisher Helbraun, a junior at the school. “Every single time I see one, I always have a smile on my face. I always get either some puppy kisses or I get some nice pets.”
Evergreen High School Principal Skyler Artes is Norene’s handler, and lead counselor Amy Wells is Polenta's, and together, they support students only canines can provide. 🐕🦺
And now, Norene and Polenta have additional titles they go by: homecoming king and queen. They were publicly crowned a...