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Dog helps young girl with rare condition - Dogs Rule!
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:33 pm
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Running, riding bikes and even walking had always been a challenge for 11-year-old Bella Burton due to a rare genetic condition she was diagnosed with when she was 2 and a half. But ever since Bella began leaning on George, a 2-year-old Great Dane whom she met about a year ago through a local organization, she has ditched her wheelchair and crutches, and started to do all the things all the other healthy kids her age can with ease, WCVB reported.
The pair stay by each other’s side throughout the day— Bella’s 44-pound, 43-inch-tall body relying on 131-pound George’s frame to steady her as she holds onto a harness attached to his back, which hovers just below her shoulder. This system helps the fifth-grader navigate her elementary school’s halls. When she’s in class or eating lunch at the cafeteria, George simply rests at her feet, ABC News reported.
Running, riding bikes and even walking had always been a challenge for 11-year-old Bella Burton due to a rare genetic condition she was diagnosed with when she was 2 and a half. But ever since Bella began leaning on George, a 2-year-old Great Dane whom she met about a year ago through a local organization, she has ditched her wheelchair and crutches, and started to do all the things all the other healthy kids her age can with ease, WCVB reported.
The pair stay by each other’s side throughout the day— Bella’s 44-pound, 43-inch-tall body relying on 131-pound George’s frame to steady her as she holds onto a harness attached to his back, which hovers just below her shoulder. This system helps the fifth-grader navigate her elementary school’s halls. When she’s in class or eating lunch at the cafeteria, George simply rests at her feet, ABC News reported.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:36 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Dogs Rule!
Yep.
Very good story. Happy for Bella and George.
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:36 pm to kywildcatfanone
I posted a video about this a few days ago but think it's a wonderful story worth repeating on here.
Especially after all the SJW crap on the board today.
Have an upvote sir
Especially after all the SJW crap on the board today.
Have an upvote sir
Posted on 11/12/15 at 6:36 pm to kywildcatfanone
I freaking love dogs!!
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