Student’s service dog receives diploma at New Jersey’s Seton Hall University. graduation ceremony in Newark
CNN reports that the labrador-golden retriever mix was a service dog for Grace Mariani who also graduated with a bachelor of science degree in education
Justin, the 6-year-old service dog who was adorned with a blue mortar board and matching Class of 2023 bandana was presented the certificate by Seton Hall president Joseph E. Nyre.
US student's service dog named Justin stole the spotlight at the graduation ceremony at Seton Hall University in New Jersey by taking a diploma on stage
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Nonprofit organization Canine Companions for independence’s service dog was awarded a diploma for attending all of Mariani’s Seton Hall classes
Jeanine Konopelski, the nonprofit’s vice president of marketing and advocacy said Justin is Mariani’s second service dog from Canine Companions
“She shared that with Justin by her side, she has the best chance for a successful, independent life,” Konopelski said.
Justin has learned over 45 tasks to help Mariani become more independent, according to Konopelski.
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