We are fundraising for an autism service dog for Brandon! He is
so deserving of the companionship, help, and safety that an autism service dog
would provide him. How this works,
is we need to raise $15,000 for 4 Paws
for Ability that will be used by the agency to further its mission.
Once we have met our fundraising goal, this secures a service dog for
Brandon.
When Brandon was 2, he was diagnosed with autism. Brandon brings
more joy to our lives that we can possibly describe. Every milestone he hits brings us amplified hope and joy for
his future. He is sweet snuggle
bug and a ball of energy. While
Brandon continues to make progress, he does have some behaviors that put him in
danger. When he is upset he hits himself in the head, bangs his head against
the window, and bites himself. He is still nonverbal, so he is not able
to communicate why he is upset. This is often more upsetting to him
that whatever set him off in the first place. An autism service dog will
help to calm him down, and keep him from hurting himself.
Another grave concern of ours is Brandon’s impulsive running. We
have to have him strapped in a stroller or have a death grip on his hand when
we go out in public or he will dart away from us. When he is interested in something, he will run to it
without concern of his surroundings. He is fast! A service dog will
prevent Brandon from leaving our home, and God forbid he ever escapes our
house, his service dog can find him immediately. A recent and tragic story of a toddler lost in the woods
here in Tennessee really prompted us to get moving quickly on this dog for
Brandon. With his propensity for
running, this dog could be a matter of life and death for Brandon.
After researching
our options, we have decided to use an organization called 4 Paws for Ability. 4 Paws for Ability is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to place
quality service dogs with children with disabilities and veterans who have lost
use of limbs or hearing; help with animal rescue, and educate the public
regarding use of service dogs in public places.
We have always felt
supported by our friends, family, our community, and even generous
strangers. We are asking for your
help. Whether it is in donation,
or sharing this page on social media we appreciate your continued support to
help us keep Brandon safe, happy, and thriving. Please do not underestimate the value of sharing this
fundraising page on your social media!
All contributions go directly to the non-profit organization 4 Paws for Ability, so your donations
are tax-deductible.
If you prefer not to donate online, donations
can also be mailed to:
4 Paws for Ability, Inc.
253 Dayton Ave
Xenia, OH 45385
Please make the check out to “4 Paws for
Ability” and be sure to include “In Honor of Brandon
Slough” on the memo line.
Basically, a service dog or animal is the same as an assistance dog that undergoes a lot of training to assist people suffering from disabilities - mental and physical.emotional support dog letter
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