A few months ago, my Mommy found out about Autism Service Dogs. They were similar to Seeing eye dogs, and such, but not really... We did a lot of research, and there was also a companion dog, who wouldn't be able to go in public stores and places like that, I basically denied the companion dog, then we finally decided to fill out a form for a service dog... But I kind of felt this knocking in my heart, then I started thinking about companion dogs... So I told Mommy and Daddy and we went to petfinder.com, and looked through a LOT of dogs, we wanted a border collie, because we heard they were intelligent. We found two, Rio and Clooney on a different site, we contacted the owners for both, Rio had been given to a shelter, and Clooney we got a rude response from... Then we went back to petfinder.com and I started looking through the dogs, I scrolled and pressed next page for what seemed hours and hours... Then I saw, him. The perfect dog laying infront of my eyes on the screen, I knew he was the perfect dog. We contacted the owners of the rescue, 4Petsake, and got a time to meet the dog. During that time, I was walking on pins and needles, (not literally. ;) ) then came March 30th 2013, we drove out to meet them at PetSmart. When we got there, we were told he was in the salon, so we patiently waited, (not me of course! Hehe. =]) When he came out... Wow, I just knew he was perfect, just by the look in his eyes, he came over to me and started licking me all over. Soon after we went to the training box as I call it, and the trainer got him to sit within seconds, then we went out to walk him, I tried walking him, but my shoes were really slippery so I was basically being dragged, infact he made a run for the front door. I was afraid to pull back because I was afraid I would hurt him. Soon, we went to get a few things, like a leash and such, and a tag for his collar. Then we filled out paperwork, and they said since he was going to be a service dog, they would give him to us for free. (If your reading this, 4Petsake, THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH! He is doing great in his new home! =]) Honestly, by their kindness I was starting to get a bit teary-eyed. I would of paid my whole piggy-bank for my new friend, I wish I could of thanked them over and over and over... Soon we came home, he did absolutey great, and he still does to this day. God sent that dog for me, to be my friend. I am so greatful. Thank you 4Petsake. Thank you.
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Cry out, “Save us, God our Savior;
gather us and deliver us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
and glory in your praise.” 1 Chronicles 16:35
