Buddy for a child with special needs: our experience

[jwt]

Hi all,

 

Some time ago I posted a topic about finding a right dog for a young child with autism and intellectual delay. Now I want to share what we ended up with, and maybe one day a person with a similar question will read this. It was difficult to find a dog that would be safe for a child who is a slow learner. So three months ago we adopted an adult ragdoll cat. My child understood everything pretty quickly and now they are best buddies. Cat is very good, calm and friendly. I think a small dog would work too because it makes an impression of a creature that is easy to hurt and doesn't make a desire of a rough play.

 

                          

[Guest crazydoglady99]

Oh jwt, I am so happy to see this update. I often wonder about you.

 

They look like best buddies, I'm so pleased for you 

[Rascalmyshadow]

What a wonderful outcome, I’m so glad you made the right choice, rag dolls are such dog like cats and generally have a lot of patience.

 

[asal]

Ragdolls are amazing, soon as I saw the pic, thought you won the lottery

 

Edited November 15, 2018 by asal

[RuralPug]

Fantastic choice!  I'm so pleased it has worked out well for your family!

 

 

[Animal House]

Lovely update, I'm really pleased that your boy has a buddy, and from the photos, it seems like they spend a lot of time together.  Rag dolls are beautiful cats.

[Two Best Dogs!]

Such a happy pair, lovely!