Here in Allendale, they've got a new four-legged friend wandering around the halls at Evergreen Elementary helping students get through the school year. WATCH: New therapy dog brings comfort and calm to Allendale studentsNew therapy dog brings comfort and calm to Allendale students"Tootsie's the newest staff member here at Evergreen," said Kari Wiersema, Allendale Public Schools Community School Coordinator. Super, they love her walking through the hallways and smiling and 'Tootsie, Tootsie!'" Tootsie the therapy dog joined Allendale Schools in January. She brings a sense of fun and calm for some students and she's just apart of our school and a little falcon with us," Wiersema said.