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How a Service Dog Gave an 11-Year-Old Girl with Morquio Syndrome the Gift of Freedom and Friendship

Bella Johnson is not your average 11-year-old. Diagnosed with Morquio syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects bone development and progressively limits mobility, Bella has faced more challenges than most children her age. Despite the prognosis that she would eventually lose the ability to walk, Bella and her family held onto hope, refusing to let the condition define her future. Enter George, a golden retriever service dog with a heart as big as his paws, who has transformed Bella’s life in ways no one could have imagined.

A Life-Altering Friendship: When Bella and George first met, it was clear that they were destined to be more than just a girl and her dog. George, trained to assist people with mobility issues, quickly became Bella’s constant companion. Read the full story here ▶

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