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North Zulch ISD approves full-time facility dog to support student well-being
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Kenny Graves , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The dog, a golden retriever, is currently in training and is expected to be placed at the school in June 2027.
North Zulch ISD is introducing a new support system for its students. A full-time facility dog will be joining the district to help students through difficult times. The dog, a golden retriever, is currently in training and is expected to be placed at the school in June 2027.
The idea of having a facility dog was sparked after the district borrowed a support dog from Iola ISD following a student's death in an accident last spring. The borrowed dog provided comfort to the students, and now North Zulch ISD is getting its own permanent dog. Further details about the new facility dog and its role in the district are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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