Adoring service dog helps her artist mom in the sweetest way
Having a disability should not stop you from living the life that you want to live. There are many instances of disabled people doing the things that they love regardless of the limits placed on them because of their handicap.
One such person is Bracha Fischel, an artist who lives in Israel.
Fischel developed quadriplegia when she got older. The condition limits the use of her hands, but Fischel hasn’t let that slow her down.
In fact, with the help of her service dog, Donna, she has continued to pursue her passion for creating art.
Bringing Fischel what she needs
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Donna helps Fischel with a variety of tasks, including opening doors and picking up objects.
Best of all, Donna helps Fischel in the completion of her art.
The adoring dog brings her mom whatever she needs.
“Donna brings brushes into my mouth, as well as pencils, felt-tip pens,” Fischel told The Dodo. “Everything I need to paint.”
One of the most helpful things Donna helps Fischel with is eating.
Using a specially modified spoon, the service dog is up to the task, making sure that Fischel is properly fed. Due to their strong bond, a loving and trusting relationship has developed between the two.
“She is apparently the first dog to learn to do this,” Fischel said.
You could almost say that Donna plays as much a part in the creation of Fischel’s paintings as the artist herself. Together the two collaborate to bring beautiful works of art to the world.
“We are a good team,” Fischel said. “I couldn’t do it without her.”
People just like Fischel rely on their service dogs every day to help them complete a variety of tasks.
This includes people with a variety of disabilities and handicaps, including blind people, disabled veterans, and people with various physical and mental handicaps. The list goes on and on.
Qualifying for a service animal
Fortunately, many programs exist to pair up people who need the help of a service animal.
As long as you have written documentation from a healthcare provider stating that you suffer from an emotional or psychiatric disorder, or disability, and need the assistance of an animal, you can qualify for one of these life-changing companions.
More than a service dog
Just like Fischel and Donna, service animals often become more than just someone to help you complete daily tasks. They also become a lifelong companion who comes to love and care for the person they are helping.
In almost all cases, the service animal actually enjoys the role that they play.
“She does this with a lot of joy,” Fischel said.
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