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Since Paisley joined Bruno's family in 2016, she has comforted Bruno for anxiety and depression. Paisley would even accompany Bruno to her college classes.

\"You can't be mad, sad, or frustrated when she's right next to you because she's such a happy dog -- she's so in touch with other people's emotions,\" Bruno said. \"I'm slightly obsessed with her. She has her own Instagram handle, @paisley_the_dal.\"

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Courtesy Casey Bruno
PHOTO: Casey Bruno received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida and her service dog, Paisley, stood by for moral support.
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\"PHOTO:
Courtesy Casey Bruno
PHOTO: For two years, Paisley the service dog has comforted owner Casey Bruno for anxiety and depression.
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To thank Paisley for sticking by her side, Bruno made her a matching cap with a floral handprint on top. Bruno's cap had a floral pawprint showing the words \"Future DVM,\" which stands for her planned profession of a doctor of veterinary medicine.

\"PHOTO:
Courtesy Casey Bruno
PHOTO: Paisley the Dalmatian received her very own academic cap at her dog mom's graduation.
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Bruno's photos of her and Paisley received lots of love on Twitter. UCF even tweeted an honorary diploma to the spotted dog for her service.

pic.twitter.com/83ixMvOn35

— UCF (@UCF) August 3, 2018
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Courtesy Casey Bruno
PHOTO: Paisley the Dalmatian received her very own academic cap at her dog mom Casey Bruno's graduation from the University of Central Florida.
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Bruno will soon attend graduate school and in a few weeks will be adding another Dalmatian named Chevron, who shares the same mom as Paisley, to her family.

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