I gotta say though that even though it's a cute story it makes me sad for the boy. I work with elementary special needs kids and I am sure there is more to the story but it kills me to hear that he was suspended cause they can't handle him
Oh I totally agree - The young man has issues. The district that we live in (and I work in) is a very good district that generally handles issues well - His teacher this year was the worst!! The mother didn't or couldn't fight hard enough for him - as I mentioned the father died a few years ago from brain cancer. The mother hasn't figured how to handle everything and I don't think she has family in the area. My neighbor is a parent advocate for children with special needs and that is how she wound up watching him. Once he gets to the middle school (this year I think) I think the programs are better - I know it is a long way away but the high school has many options for him.
As far as making Harley a therapy dog I would LOVE it, I had hoped for it when getting Harley - but who knew he would be such a dork!! He doesn't sit or lay down EVER - well not until night time when he stands next to me and I pet him until he literally falls over and goes to sleep. I LOVE him he cracks me up but I would need 32 hours a day to train him!!
Randy