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City of Henderson hires therapy dog for first responders

Brooklyn is the new therapy dog for City of Henderson first responders
Brooklyn is the new therapy dog for City of Henderson first responders
Brooklyn is the new therapy dog for City of Henderson first responders
Brooklyn is the new therapy dog for City of Henderson first responders
Brooklyn is the new therapy dog for City of Henderson first responders
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HENDERSON (KTNV) — Brooklyn is the newest hire by the City of Henderson. Her role as a full-time therapy dog is a rarity in southern Nevada.

Brooklyn is the new therapy dog for City of Henderson first responders
Brooklyn is the new therapy dog for City of Henderson first responders

The City announced that the 1-year-old Goldendoodle will serve as a therapy dog to first responders and public safety personnel across Henderson.

"We are proud to be one of the first public agencies in Southern Nevada to welcome a full-time therapy dog," the statement read.

According to the City, Englestad Foundation and 4E Kennels Healing Hearts chose and trained the pup for its future role in serving first responders.