Alivia Haag’s face lit up when Nola, a 5-year-old corgi, walked into her hospital room.
As she reached out to pet the small dog, handler Matt Swinehart explained a few facts about the breed and shared funny stories about Nola. Alivia gently placed her stuffed dog on top of Nola’s head and offered her a Cheerio — one of the therapy dog’s favorite treats.
“She’s really soft,” said the eight-year-old, patting her again…