Down Syndrome Archives - ILoveDogsAndPuppies https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/tag/down-syndrome/ The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs Sun, 18 Oct 2015 00:24:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Down Syndrome Archives - ILoveDogsAndPuppies https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/tag/down-syndrome/ 32 32 Commercial Beautifully Captures The Love Between A Down Syndrome Girl & Her Service Dog https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/commercial-beautifully-captures-the-love-between-a-down-syndrome-girl-her-service-dog/ https://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/commercial-beautifully-captures-the-love-between-a-down-syndrome-girl-her-service-dog/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2015 23:00:18 +0000 http://www.ilovedogsandpuppies.com/?p=10643 We know it’s a commercial. And it’s supposed to make you need Kleenex brand tissues (which it does very well, we might add). But, even if it was created by marketing dollars, it doesn’t take away from the POWERFUL message it conveys. Andi was born with Down Syndrome. Her mom wanted her to have a service dog so she would have a constant friend that would never leave her, and could help her with things. .. Riley motivates Andi to do everyday things and to be more independent. Watch their special friendship (and yes, have the tissues handy!) While some may see a service dog as a crutch, it’s clear that Riley is helping Andi live more independently and it’s truly wonderful to watch. Service dogs do this every day for thousands of people! To contribute, visit Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit organization that provides dogs free of charge to individuals needing an assistance dog.  

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]]> We know it’s a commercial. And it’s supposed to make you need Kleenex brand tissues (which it does very well, we might add).

But, even if it was created by marketing dollars, it doesn’t take away from the POWERFUL message it conveys.

Andi was born with Down Syndrome.

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Her mom wanted her to have a service dog so she would have a constant friend that would never leave her, and could help her with things.

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Riley motivates Andi to do everyday things and to be more independent.

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Watch their special friendship (and yes, have the tissues handy!)

While some may see a service dog as a crutch, it’s clear that Riley is helping Andi live more independently and it’s truly wonderful to watch. Service dogs do this every day for thousands of people! To contribute, visit Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit organization that provides dogs free of charge to individuals needing an assistance dog.

 

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