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Aspiring Service Dogs Visit Dispatchers Who Handled STEM School Shooting Calls

(CBS4) -- The team at the South Metro Dispatch Center answered many difficult calls on Tuesday after the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. After such an exceptionally stressful time, a very special group of visitors came over to show them some love.

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(credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)

"After a tough week, our staff received a very warm and furry visit from Rocky Mountain Volunteer Chapter - Canine Companions," South Metro officials wrote on Facebook.

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(credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)

The precious pups, who are training to be service dogs, came by to visit with the dispatch team that was on shift during shooting.

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(credit: South Metro Fire Rescue)

The dogs ranged in age from 11 weeks to a year old and did a great job of giving the hard-working dispatchers a reason to smile.

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