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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHenry & Enya (optional – rather not) \n\t\t\t<\/h2 > \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Growing up with a disability or serious chronic illness is never easy. For children, it often means giving up everyday freedom, carefree play and real participation: <\/p>

Simply going to kindergarten, to the playground with friends or spontaneously attending a children’s birthday party? For many of our little heroes, this is only possible if they are constantly accompanied by an adult. And this becomes a real burden during puberty at the latest. Who wants to have a chaperone with them on their first date? <\/p>

An assistance dog can be more than just a help – it becomes a friend, protector and bridge to the world.
Individually trained for the special needs of the child (and often the parents too), it can:<\/p>

draw attention to possible emergencies,<\/p>

Provide orientation and security in everyday life,<\/p>

calm the child down or lead them out of stressful situations,<\/p>

build a deep emotional connection – especially with children on the autism spectrum.<\/p>

Dogs often reach children where words no longer work.<\/p>

However, even with the new Assistance Dog Act of 2021, families are still stuck with the costs. Health insurance companies do not cover the training costs – they have to be financed privately or through donations. <\/p>

\ud83c\udf81 Every donation helps.
Whether a one-off or regular donation – your contribution gives a child back a piece of freedom, independence and joie de vivre.<\/p>

\ud83d\ude4f Thank you for supporting our work.<\/p>

Donation account:
Sparkasse K\u00f6lnBonn
IBAN: DE04 3705 0198 1934 0724 79
BIC: COLSDE33XXX
Purpose: Assistance dog for children<\/p>

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With heart, mind and certified training, Helfende Pfoten caringly accompanies human-dog teams on their journey together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t

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Help Zoe to go through life safely again. With a trained assistance dog, she can detect seizures early – and live independently again. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t

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Many people with ME\/CFS live in isolation. An assistance dog not only gives them security – but also structure, closeness and new perspectives. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t

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A dog for Silke<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Franzi lives with a rare disease, but could live a self-determined life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t

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