Good things take time
Animals are healers, with their calm presence and infinite patience. Therapy dogs are trained rigorously to be gentler and kinder to humans and kids, and let Shanna Niehaus’ story show you what it can mean to a mom. Shanna’s son is autistic and doesn’t like being touched or picked up, even by his mom, and he finds it very difficult to make friends his age. The organization 4 Paws for Ability introduced him to his assistance dog, Tornado, and they were an instant hit. Kai even laid down on him and Shanna couldn’t control her tears, as her son finally had a friend!
