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Special dogs graduate in Tampa ceremony

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The Southeastern Guide Dogs organization hosted a graduation ceremony for its four-legged outstanding students in Tampa Thursday. 

 More than 100 people gathered to watch their furry friends get their diplomas.

The non-profit organization specializes on training canine partners for the visually impaired. This charity has been in the area for over 30 years. It has more than 500 active guide dogs on duty now.

As a part of its Paws for Patriots program, the organization provides guide and therapy dogs to servicemen and women with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The graduation ceremony was for the dogs involved in this program.

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