Dogs are amazing animals. Everybody knows that dogs have a keen sense of smell and hearing. But, did you know that dogs can also sense our emotions? My dog can sense whenever I feel sad and would come over to rest his head on my lap. Having a dog is like having a friend who will not judge you for who you are and who will always be there for you.
It’s been known that dogs have been used as therapy dogs to help people cope with their illness. We use dogs in hospitals to comfort stressed patients, and they’re also trained and paired with people suffering from PTSD to help them live a normal life. However, a special rescue pitbull named Aladdin has something special within.
Aladdin is a rescue dog who was neglected and abused by his former owner. He was living in the shelter and was clearly depressed. And, because Aladdin is a pit bull, it made it extra hard for him to get adopted.
Thankfully, a woman named Michele came to the shelter and saw Aladdin. Michele fell in love with Aladdin and decided to adopt him. Little did she know that Aladdin is going to turn out to be a special kind of dog who helps people. Michele discovered that Aladdin could sense the sadness in people, and he would go to these people to comfort them.
Aladdin wasn’t trained as a therapy dog, but he has a natural talent for knowing who needed comforting. There was one time when Aladdin was brought to a group of children. He was getting a lot of attention from the children and was enjoying getting belly rubs and pets. However, as soon as he sensed something, Aladdin stood up and went straight for the child who had brain cancer.
Aladdin and his mom, Michele, were also part of the first responders during a nightclub shooting. Aladdin would go to people that he sensed needed comforting. One of the people who Aladdin spent time with told Michele that her dog knew exactly what he needed.
Eventually, Aladdin was awarded therapy dog of the year by the American Humane Association. Aladdin made a difference in a lot of people’s lives. He continues to inspire people and even helped get a law against animal abuse passed. Here’s an inspiring video of Aladdin’s story. Despite his rough past, he helps and inspires people to live.
Video Source The Dodo via YouTube