Article: From Fish to Dogs – Selecting a Therapeutic Pet (at Special-ism)

By Gbollard @gbollard

When I was four, my parents got me a border collie cross something (Labrador, I think). It was an inspired decision. Spot became my "everywhere friend" and we had lots of adventures together. In fact, we became inseparable for the next eighteen years.

In the course of those eighteen years, Spot was a comfort, a companion, a friend that I could talk to and a playmate. He acted for my protection against bullies and managed to chase off a few snakes too. There is no doubt in my mind that my life was much better because of spot.
Article: From Fish to Dogs – Selecting a Therapeutic Pet (at Special-ism)

My next article over at Special-ism all about pets, big and small. Perhaps your special needs child is asking for a pet and you're putting it off because you're not sure whether it would be a good idea?
Did you know that there are service dogs for people with autism? Do you want to know what they do?
Head over to Special-ism to have a read;