Students at the Hospital School regularly enjoy visits from Holly, an Australian Shepherd, and her person Ed. Holly has her own UNC Hospital ID badge which the students check. Students also take turns brushing Holly and feeding her treats. A nine year old female student claimed, "I loved her (Holly) because she gave me kisses." Another student said, "she (Holly) smells wonderful." Sometimes Holly reminds students of their own dogs at home. Whether it is feeding Holly treats, petting or brushing her, or receiving kisses, all students love when Holly does her special jump at the end of class. She jumps high in the air with all four paws off the ground which makes for a cool exit from a cool school visitor.
