Trent Korpela and Autism Assist Dog Georgie Second-grader Trent enjoys swinging on his tire swing and going on walks and hikes. His parents say he’s very active and always on the move. “He loves balloons,” adds Dorothy, Trent’s younger sister; specifically, letting them go and watching them float up into the sky. Trent has autism and has been receiving therapies since the age of two. Now at 8 years old, he’s adjusting to life with a furry helper by his side. Trent’s parents, Kelly and Paul, got Trent on the Can Do Canines waiting list when he was 3 and …
Archives for April 2019
From an Inmate Handler: Israel’s Letter
“Ezra, come!” I call loudly towards a tangled knot of Labrador puppies playing at the far end of the field. Before the last syllable is even out of my mouth, one puppy spins on his hind legs, disentangling himself from all of the fun that a dog pile offers, and trots in my direction. Seeing the floppy ears, that adorable little face and those expectant eyes scamper towards me always fills me with joy. But at this moment joy takes a back seat to pride and excitement. We have worked so hard to get to this point. Ezra arrives at …
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