By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

Keren, the comfort dog, visited Fort Hays State University on Wednesday to comfort and relieve students' stress with her warm, fluffy hugs before finals week.

Keren is a 5-year-old purebred Golden Retriever who started training at 8 weeks old and knows more than 35 commands for her role. In her free time, she loves playing with her ball.

Keren is one of 130 Lutheran Church Charities K-9 comfort dogs who support those in need across 27 states. She has been based at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth since 2021.

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