James Isaac, age 9, has autism, is unable to speak, and feels awkward around people. Fortunately, he has Mahe.
Mahe is his loyal service dog and will never leave his side. The young patient from New Zealand recently underwent an MRI scan to determine the cause of his seizures, and when the doctors observed how close the two were, they permitted Mahe to accompany him.
Scroll down to watch video. Mahe stood by his best friend, nuzzling his face as James was placed inside the machine.
According to Michelle Isaac, Jamesโ mother, who spoke to Stuff.co.nz about their conversation, โHe was just looking at James and looked really worried.โ
The way to the hospital is probably enough to make the majority of people weak in the knees, but Mahe has also been helpful in other contexts.
According to Wendy Isaacs, who works for the trust, โthere is such a magic that happens between a child with autism and the dogs, they just calm the kids down.โ
Mahe, youโre already a legend, keep it up.
