The 4-year-old boy from East Tennessee has a rare disease, Sanfilippo syndrome, which affects his entire body. This illness can’t be cured or treated. According to doctors, Lucas will be in a vegetative state within 5 years.His parents wished to get a service dog to help their child with his daily challenges, but this $14,000 idea was not affordable. Belgian Malanois Juno, rescued from a dog shelter days before being euthanized, became a literal shoulder for Lucas to lean on. Their relationship is exceptional. The little boy and the dog help each other in ways that only they fully understand.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emilys-Dance-our-babys-life-with-San-Filippo-Syndr
ome/119166221467136?ref=pb This is the link to my daughter's FB page, and on it under her likes, you'll find Lucas as well as other kids who are going through the same thing.