A chemistry student’s service dog received a special badge in recognition of her extraordinary work.
A service dog, who accompanied her owner throughout her chemistry course, was also present at her graduation and ended up receiving a special badge to recognize her outstanding work.
During the graduation ceremony, Cecilia Hernandez, a student at Rollins College, went on stage to receive her diploma accompanied by Canela, her assistance dog, who was always by her side and helped her complete her studies in the chemistry lab.
The emotional moment was captured on video and moved social media. In the clip shared by Hernandez on Instagram, she is called to receive her diploma and then the dean makes a touching speech celebrating Canela.
“In addition to presenting the diploma to Cecilia, we would also like to honor the service companion who has accompanied her throughout her career at Rollins, Canela,” he said.
“Cecilia graduated in Chemistry, which required Canela to undergo special training to join Cecilia in the lab. It is with great pleasure that I present this service badge to Canela, in recognition of her contributions to Cecilia’s success at Rollins.”
In her post, the graduate spoke about Canela’s importance in her life: “Having a service dog in chemistry is almost unheard of. It took many, many training sessions just for her to get used to wearing PPE,” she wrote.
The post delighted netizens who left many comments congratulating Hernandez and Canela on their great achievement; “Amazing! Congratulations to both!”, wrote one.
“I’m absolutely sobbing here. Well done, team!”, said another.
“We don’t deserve dogs. Truly angels on earth covered in fur,” commented a third.
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