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Posted: Jun. 22, 2024 8:50AMAs far as bonds go, it doesn’t get much stronger than the one between Owen and Richie Bains.
Owen and Richie are graduating high school together, side by side. And while every student needs support, Owen needs more than most. In 2013 Owen received his first support dog, Vermont. Vermont is now 12, retired, and still lives on the family farm. The baton was passed to Richie when Owen was in Grade 6.
“When other students need a bit of support, they can pet Richie. I think even some of the staff stop by for a quick pet,” laughs Zimmel.
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