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The Committee of the Whole gave unanimous straw-vote support to start Rolling Meadows’ Human Services Therapy Dog Program right away, with an estimated initial cost of $4,450 to $4,650 and annual ongoing cost of $3,960 to $4,160.
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City staff asked to launch a therapy dog program in Human Services to help residents who come in during crises, including trauma, grief, family emergencies, and mental health situations. The dog, Pixie, has already passed an initial evaluation and would be used mainly at City Hall and the Neighborhood Resource Center. Staff said the program is already covered in the FY2026 budget, and the committee supported moving ahead.
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