Melanie Robinson (center) greets a John Fuller student with her therapy dog, Brooke, Wednesday. (JAMIE GEMMITI PHOTO)CONWAY — Brooke, a black Labrador, is about to see her whole world change. After being raised in Ossipee, the 2-year-old puppy is heading to Ohio to become a therapy dog in a K-6 grade elementary school.
Brooke is one of three Assistance Canine Training Services dogs that will graduate in a ceremony at the Conway Village Congregational Church this Sunday at 2 p.m.
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