Two Golden Retrievers Offer Emotional Support to Nursing Students in Louisville
At Galen College of Nursing in Louisville, KY, two golden retrievers named Henry and Maisy provide emotional support to nursing students, helping them cope with the pressures of exams and clinicals.
Lafayette, IN, October 16, 2026 —
Two golden retrievers, Henry and Maisy, provide emotional support to nursing students at Galen College of Nursing in Louisville, Kentucky. The dogs help students cope with the pressures of exams and clinicals, according to the information available about the program.
The description identifies Henry and Maisy as golden retrievers and says they serve students at the college. It does not specify how the dogs provide support, how often students see them, or whether they are available during particular parts of the academic year. Details about who cares for or handles the dogs were not provided.
The account also does not identify a particular event or explain when the dogs began supporting students. No information was provided about the number of students who interact with Henry and Maisy, how the college assesses the program, or whether students can access other forms of support alongside the dogs.
What is clear from the available description is the stated purpose of Henry and Maisy’s presence: helping nursing students cope with exam and clinical pressures. Further details about the arrangement, including its schedule and scope, were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Maira Ansari, InvestigateTV staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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