Service dogs visit BVA

By Mon Valley Independent

The Belle Vernon Area School District brought service dogs to the high school and middle school Monday so students could learn more about what they do. Surrounding Hoot from Hope Animal Assisted Crisis Response are, from left, Nina Marchines, Gabby Celaschi, Adeline Guess and Cassandra Nickelson.

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