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Police dog allowed in Calgary court to comfort little girl during
testimony in family sex abuse case
http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/police-dog-allowed-incalgary-court-to-comfort-little-girl-during-testimony-in-family-sexabuse-case#__federated=1

CALGARY — As two child witnesses take the stand in a Calgary courtroom this
week, they will be comforted by a special four-legged support worker.
Hawk, the first-ever therapy dog to sit inside a Canadian courtroom, was there to
comfort a seven-year-old girl who took the stand Tuesday.
The girl is testifying against her father, who has been accused of sexually abusing
her.
Her nine-year-old brother will also eventually testify, with the black Labrador
retriever by his side as well.