Why Does This Cat Walk Around a School Every Day?

This school has a very unusual employee… a cat named Pinecone. Pinecone is not just a classroom pet. He is a certified therapy cat who visits a school in North Providence, Rhode Island, where students and teachers look forward to seeing him every day. His owner, art teacher Kayleigh Smith, first brought Pinecone to school as a special treat for her students. But she quickly noticed something unexpected: when Pinecone entered the classroom, students seemed calmer, quieter, and more relaxed. That led Kayleigh to wonder if Pinecone could become a certified therapy animal. After months of preparation, Pinecone was evaluated around unfamiliar people, loud noises, handling, and other challenging situations. He passed the evaluation and began regularly visiting classrooms and walking through the school halls. For some students, Pinecone is simply a friendly cat to pet. For others, his presence can provide a quiet moment during an overwhelming school day. This is the story of Pinecone, the therapy cat with one of the most unusual jobs in school. Would a school cat like Pinecone have made your school days better? Tell us in the comments. SPECIAL THANKS TO https://www.instagram.com/pineconegoestoschool/ Subscribe to WATCHZOZO for more emotional animal stories, unusual animal behavior, rescue stories, and heartwarming stories about animals changing people's lives. #TherapyCat #SchoolCat #Cats #AnimalStories #TherapyAnimals