Bentley, an extra-large Great Dane in the running to be certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s tallest dog and the World’s Tallest Service Dog, visited patients and posed for photos at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla on Aug. 14. Bentley stands over 4 feet tall when standing on all fours. In April, the Guinness Book of World Records named Bentley as the dog with the longest tail — 26 inches in length. With a robust pet-therapy program already, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla was the perfect place to host Bentley, who brought some fun to the hospital and shared the unique power pets have to lift spirits. Bentley, who reaches 7 feet 5 inches when standing on his back feet, towers over a youngster, even on all fours. Owner Pat Malcom showed off his pet’s stature as they visited Scripps Memorial Hospital. Therapy pets of all sizes made an appearance at the hospital for a visit with staff, patients and volunteers.