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Graer's Pawsabilities
Meet Graer, He's Awesome!
This is Graer. He has autism and is hearing impaired... and he’s awesome! Graer is eight years old. He loves fishing, painting, building with tools, animals, jalapeños and the color red. He is smart, witty, creative and full of love. Needing to repeat kindergarten, Graer was supported by multiple special needs resources when he entered first grade and remarkably has progressed to being placed in the gifted program when he begins second grade in August.
Every day is a challenge for Graer. He struggles with communicating, hearing, regulating his emotions, sleeping through the night, social situations, sensory processing, and many daily tasks. And yet having adopted Graer at birth, his parents never focus on his disabilities but only see his possibilities. His next step is to begin working on his independence which will be supported by his new service dog.
Become a Part of Graer's Pawsabilities
We are fundraising for a highly trained Autism Service Dog from
Ry-Con Service Dogs. Graer's dog will be trained to be his constant companion and will help by reducing anxiety in new or difficult situations, help with sleep patterns, calm fears, de-escalate meltdowns, encourage positive social interactions with peers and adults, and allow for more independence when in public.
$14,500 is for the cost of the acquisition of the puppy, specialized training, medical expenses and placement of the Briard service dog with Graer. Any additional funds will be used for ongoing training and travel expenses, as well as veterinary expenses.
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Graer Needs Your Help!
How to Make a Donation
and show off your support with a custom designed shirt!
For a minimum $30.00 donation Graer would like to thank you by sending you a custom designed T-shirt. When you make your donation his family will send you an email asking for the details of your T-shirt order including the size, color, design and mailing address using the email associated with your PayPal account or the email in your credit card order. If you have any questions, or if you donated more than $30.00 and want to order more than one T-shirt, please email them at tshirtspawsforgraer@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
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