CLEARWATER, Fla. — A new, and furry, face in the Circuit Six courthouse is helping make children feel a little more comfortable in the courtroom.
Polar is the first official courthouse facility dog for both the Circuit Six court and Hero To A Child, offering comfort and support in what can be an otherwise intimidating setting.
“My biggest job for him is, actually, I’m his chauffeur,” said Tammie McQueeney, program coordinator and dog handler for Hero To A Child. “I make sure he gets to where he needs to be and that he’s taken care of appropriately.”…