Therapy dog makes life brighter for special needs kids

Photo by Scott Rodgers The students of Emily Johnston's preschool class are visited by Steve Briggs and Serena. From left, Evan Woodward, Cooper Claus, Wayne Corley, Johnston, teacher Leslie Bailey, Aayanna Mason, Kendall Parkman, Elijah Moore, teacher Julie Green, and teacher AshkaÊHolmes.

Photo by Scott Rodgers Students in Emily Johnston's preschool class are visited by Steve Briggs and Serena. From left, Evan Woodward, Cooper Claus, Aayanna Mason, Johnston, Wayne Corley, Kendall Parkman, Elijah Moore and teacher Ashka Holmes.

Staff Photo by Scott Rodgers Students in Emily Johnston’s preschool class are visited by Steve Briggs and Serena. Pictured are Cooper Claus, Wayne Corley, teacher Leslie Bailey, Johnston, Elijah Moore, Kendall Parkman and teacher Ashka Holmes.

staff Photo by Scott Rodgers Steve Briggs sits with his two therapy dogs, Serena and Lady, at his home in Beech Island.

Photo by Scott Rodgers Serena, a 10-year old therapy dog, at her home in Beech Island.