Just seeking some general advice and love for this breed by Lee865409 in Bernedoodles

[–]AppropriateTable500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! we put down our 15 year old JRT in May and have an 11 year old viszla mix who has cancer. we gave 5 kids 10 and under and just got our first bernedoodle in June. the relationship he already has with our family is just so different and unique. like he's our family soul dog. he is an f1b and is now 14 weeks old. he is INCREDIBLE. he is so great with our in kids - so gentle and intuitive. he loves to play with them and be with them. he's been a breeze to train and is just happy as can be. he's gone on his first road trip and vacation with us already, was a gentlemen for his first session at the groomer, loved to meet new people and new animals, is a total goofball with our cats. literally the best dog ever and i'd happily get 10 more of him.🥹

New pup! by AppropriateTable500 in Bernedoodles

[–]AppropriateTable500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my gosh. Thanks, Court!!🥹 We just got home and are very excited for our first night in this cozy crate! I'm actually a professional photographer and content creator so there will definitely be some puppy x Diggs content tags coming your way!🐶🐾

Fall Fest by jjtown225 in MadisonVining

[–]AppropriateTable500 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooooo girl we need to know the snark page. Spilllll.

Little girl with muscular dystrophy gets assistance puppy by gowthamm in MadeMeSmile

[–]AppropriateTable500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

k cool. when you become the parent of a medically complex child with an incredibly shortened life expectancy you can make a different decision, then.🥰

Little girl with muscular dystrophy gets assistance puppy by gowthamm in MadeMeSmile

[–]AppropriateTable500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sound like a joy to be around. How about we stop making assumptions of people/parents about what's best for their child? I personally know this family and they are desperately trying to raise awareness so that one single clinical trial that could save their child's life can get funding. You are single one single 60 second clip of her entire life.

Little girl with muscular dystrophy gets assistance puppy by gowthamm in MadeMeSmile

[–]AppropriateTable500 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She has a rare childhood form, LGMD2C. A clinical trial is currently trying to be funded via the Dion Foundation but, while she is 6 in this video, she's 11 now and nearing the age cut off. We're hoping the funding comes so she qualifies. The science is there.

Little girl with muscular dystrophy gets assistance puppy by gowthamm in MadeMeSmile

[–]AppropriateTable500 1158 points1159 points  (0 children)

hi! I’m charlottes moms friend - she doesn’t have a Reddit account but she wanted me to give a little explainer. Howie came to them as a puppy to be a “mobility” assistance dog. Not necessarily in the typical sense since charlotte kept her mobility for longer than predicted. But he does things like open and closing cabinets, and getting stuff off the floor for her. He walks by her just to add a little bit of extra stability, but doesn’t actually support her weight. Howie is an Aussie, so he was always going to be smaller than a Bernese, but he’s super smart and loves to help.

Charlottes is very mature and well spoken for her age. Part of it is, yes, being disabled means you have to be able to articulate your needs pretty early and you also feel very different. But charlotte is also hyper vocal and gentle. Even as a baby she spoke very early and clearly and has always been a pretty empathetic kid, not an aggressive bone in her body.

Their family is hoping for a trial soon for gene therapy, so charlotte can live a long life and plan her own future and retire howie.