The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) will begin paving Main Street Nov. To be able to express yourself, to feel comfortable at school, to feel safe and know that there’s trusting adults here that love our students, it’s like Ruby is one of those trusting adults that our kids can, and do, feel comfortable around,” said Pollock.BERLIN– Crews are expected to begin paving Main Street in Berlin next week. And so Ruby is trying to help, too, just as much as I am. He wants kids to be safe and he wants them to feel safe and feel good. “To our kids, and often to our staff, it’s like Ruby is just another person, in another role here in the counselor’s office, that cares about everyone in the two elementary buildings that we go to. Pollock believes that the elementary students she works with see Ruby as a constant, unwavering person they can express their feelings to and talk about whatever is on their mind, without feeling any sense of judgment or shame. Albuquerque: Albuquerque artists support fellow artist through tough recovery.KRQE Investigates: Man behind Epstein ranch fake deed accused of hiring hitman.Crime: Fabian Gonzales sentenced to 37.5 years for role in Victoria Martens death.New Mexico: New Mexico rancher honored for work with Hereford breed.I’ve noticed that our elementary kids talking about issues with Ruby around, makes them open up and feel comfortable talking about whatever it is they need to get off their mind,” said Pollock. He wants to hear and he won’t get mad.’ That really makes them feel comfortable. Or, if kids are uncomfortable saying something to me, like, ‘I don’t want to say it because, you know, ‘you can’t say bad words,’ or, ‘I’ll get in trouble if I say a bad word,’ and then I can say, ‘well it’s okay if you tell Ruby. He’s been so worried about you.’ That way, the child doesn’t have to worry. “Say, a teacher e-mails me and says, ‘one of my students was pretty upset this morning and isn’t having a productive day,’ so it’s just like a good opener for me to meet with that child and say, ‘you know, Ruby heard you were really upset this morning and you cried when you came in the building. SLIDESHOW: View Photos of Ruby the Bearded Dragon Hard At WorkĪlthough he may be inclined to seek out more than his fair share of daily belly rubs, Pollock says students and teachers alike see Ruby as a role model- one that will never pass judgment.
While it may seem an unusual choice to select a bearded dragon over a dog or cat as an emotional support animal, having a reptile species holds several distinct advantages. That’s when Ruby, a bearded dragon, officially became a Webb City Cardinal, working with Pollock in the elementary counselor’s office each day and going home with her when the day is over. I have three dogs of my own at home, and none of them will even listen,” she said.Īfter researching other animals that work well as emotional support pets, Pollock decided that a cold-blooded reptile would be the way to go. “Therapy dogs are really popular now, but they are very expensive and they require a tremendous amount of training. In 2020, Webb City Elementary Counselor, Brookli Pollock, did her homework and discovered just how expensive it can be to have a dog as an emotional support animal. While many different breeds of canines are used in that capacity, the Webb City School District in Missouri decided to go a different route with an entirely different animal to fill that role. When you think of a service or emotional support animal, dogs likely come to mind.
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