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  • How Gulfport’s first therapy dog is changing tough days on duty

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• Meet Raya: Gulfport Police Department's First Therapy Dog (thegabber.com) — Gulfport’s police department now has its first official therapy dog, Raya, working alongside Detective Jennifer Crowson to ease stress for officers and connect with residents at community events. After intensive training, Raya now comforts people at places like Gulfport’s Holiday Tree Lighting and around the station, where staff keep treats ready for their four-legged coworker.
   

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