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Student's service dog gets her own, adorable picture in the yearbook

Cutest yearbook photo ever.
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Andrea Romano
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Your yearbook photo never looked this cute.

Presley, a service dog to middle school student Joseph "Seph’ Ware of Monroe, Louisiana, was given her own spot in the yearbook, right by her human's side.


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Seph was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which severely decreases a person's mobility, and Presley accompanies him wherever he goes.

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The photo from the Good Hope Middle School's yearbook was taken back in October, but gained some attention in late April when it was shared on Facebook by Todd Walker, whose son also attends the school.

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Seph's mother, Lori Watkins-Ware also shared Presley's photo back in October. She regularly posts photos about Seph and Presley's daily lives.

Now, let's hope Presley also receives her diploma.


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Andrea Romano

Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano

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