ALLENDALE, Mich. — The Allendale Public Schools welcomed a new student to classrooms at Evergreen Elementary School one week before Christmas 2025.
The student’s skin is covered with fur, and she walks on four legs.
The service dog ‘Tootsie” brought her gentle, playful personality to the school. Officials say she supports students and staff throughout the building by offering comfort, encouragement and a “friendly paw when it’s needed,” according to a social media post made by the district…