Xander is a small pug who works as a pet therapy dog in Oregon, United States, where he deals with comforting child abuse victims. But that's not the only thing that makes it special. When he was just a puppy, in fact, he suffered a head injury which has the removal of both eyes.
Xander is a small pug who works as a pet therapy dog in Oregon, USA, where he looks after comforting child victims of abuse. But that's not the only thing that makes it special. When he was just a puppy, in fact, he suffered a head injury that has the removal of both eyes.
Blind and in distress, he was abandoned at 10 months of age by his first human family at the Klamath Animal Shelter. Fortunately Marcie and Rodney they saw potential in him. They adopted him, pampering him and educating him, until he became a dog certified for pet therapy.
Thus, despite his blindness, for two years now he spends his days in comfort abused children and women who have experienced marital violence. “It was a great day for me when I passed the Pet Partners Therapy Dog test and became a certified pet therapy dog,” Xander writes himself on. his website, Meet Xander.
“I am the only four-legged member of the Hospital Guilde and am always ready when they call me for visits! I enjoy spending time with someone who he needs company and comfort or with someone who can feel alone. I can also help children who are scared of dogs overcome their fear, and I often accompany the group Hands and Words are Not for Hurting® in school programs and on trips ”, continues the sweet little furry boy.
According to Facebook page dedicated to this pug, who also received national recognition for bringing empathy and happiness into the lives of people in need, its mission is to “stop violence… Will confer children and adults until that day “.
Roberta Ragni
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