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Therapy Dog Retires

Therapy Dog Retires

Hazel, a pediatric therapy dog, rests her head on the lap of patient Myleen Lesenana, 13, as she talks with Hazel's handler, Tracy Auble at Sutter Memorial Hospitals Children Center in Sacramento, Calif.,Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Hazel, 11, Sutter Memorial's first dog to work a full 40-hours a week in the pet therapy program, is retiring Wednesday after nine years on the job. Hazel, a yellow Labrador, has spent her time at the hospital visiting with patients in the pediatric wards, will retire to the home of her handler.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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