Molly

Species
Dog

My pet was
adopted (usually from a shelter or rescue)

From what organization or individual was your pet adopted/rescued/purchased
I Wanna Go Home Rescue Dyer, IN

How does this photo represent the theme – Life is Better Together?
Nate is 4 years old, and diagnosed with Russell-Silver syndrome, a form of dwarfism, and he also doesn't chew food he gags on solid food. His head is average-size, however; his forehead is very prominent. While Nate is the size of a 2-year-old, it is expected he will grow to be about 4 foot, 5 inches as an adult. He has learning disabilities, ABC's are too abstract. In addition to Russell-Silver's, he was born with Duane's syndrome. He can't move his eyes outward, he also undergoes physical therapy to help deal with muscle tone issues.

Nate's mom, Nora used to volunteer with a program that used horses to work with children with disabilities. She thought perhaps a large dog could have a similar effect on her son. Nora thought a Great Dane would be great for Nate, just to help him along throughout the years. She found Molly, a 2-year-old black Great Dane they adopted her from I Wanna Go Home Rescue.

Molly was "skittish" at first, and probably hadn't been socialized. She was very scared. Molly seems very comfortable with her new family. She now sleeps on the floor by Nate or on the bottom level of his bunk bed. Nate enjoys taking part in walks with Molly and seems quite attached to her already. Nora does not plan to use Molly just to help her own child. Molly will be going to classes to be a therapeutic dog to help children with disabilities.