Boy Meets Dog is an online journal about Garrett, an Autistic child whose penchant for running off leaves his family both fearful and flustered.In Autism circles, Garrett is described as nonverbal, which means he doesn't talk. So how does Garrett get back home at the end of his escapist adventures? With help from family, friends and increasingly familiar police officers.
Garrett's family knows they need help with their sweet-yet-sneaky son. And they believe they have found it in the form of a service dog trained specifically for Autistic children. His parents have chosen to work with 4 Paws for Ability, an Ohio-based nonprofit that has placed hundreds of service dogs with Autistic children.
Ten thousand dollars have already been raised to help pay the $13,000 cost of training Garrett's dog. If you'd like to make a donation, click here, or look for the Donate Now link on the right side of this page.
Garrett's family hopes to have him matched with a service dog in a matter of months. Feel free to subscribe to or bookmark this blog, Boy Meets Dog, for the latest developments on Garrett's ever-evolving story.
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