Roxy is a nine-year-old Golden Retriever who’s been providing comfort and happiness to the students at Lawrence High School. As a therapy dog for four years now, Roxy joins the seniors as they graduate this spring. Roxy will even wear a cap and gown to join the graduates.

Her owner, English teacher Keri Lauxman, recalls the time when the LHS administration was skeptical about having a new therapy dog around. The school’s previous therapy dog already retired. But because of Lauxman’s persistence, she was able to convince the school.

Roxy is able to sense when something is not right with a student. A junior at the LHS who suffers from depression and anxiety, Andi Grimes, recalls how Roxy sat with him on the floor or spent a quiet moment with him. He expresses his joy that someone like Roxy can understand him.

It’ll be Roxy’s 5th year as a therapy dog for the LHS next year.

Article source: LJworld.com

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