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It was love at first sight.
“From the moment Franny arrived, there was an instant connection,” Amy remembers. “Timmy just loved her so much.”
Timmy’s family waited two years for Autism Assistance Dog Francine, or Franny for short. She’s been part of their family for three years now. For Timmy’s parents, Amy and T.J., Franny offers their son companionship and a soothing presence in a world that can often feel overwhelming.
Timmy is now a happy sixth grader, known for his genuine care for those around him. However, like many children on the autism spectrum, he sometimes finds himself struggling with sensory overload from sounds, smells and crowded spaces. Despite these challenges, his incredible memory and passion for learning shine through.
With Franny, Timmy has a reliable companion he can turn to when the world becomes too much. One of their favorite routines is for Timmy to lay on Franny’s side, resting his head on her chest and listening to her steady heartbeat and rhythmic breathing. Timmy cares for Franny, too, by helping with feeding and walking.
“Franny has made a huge difference for our family,” Amy says. “An Autism Assistance Dog can change your child’s life. Before long, you can’t imagine life without a Service Dog. And the fact that DBL provides them to clients for free? You can tell how much they care about the kids and the dogs.”
Would you or someone you care about benefit from an Autism Assistance Dog? Visit dogsforbetterlives.org/autism-dogs to learn more about their work, and apply.
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