Comments on: Autism and Pets

By: PetMeds

PetMeds — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:31:38 +0000

Awesome site man. It is easy to see that you like blogging.

By: Michelle O'Neil

Michelle O'Neil — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:48:24 +0000

So sweet!!! Love the picture and love your boys. We have a very similar looking cat (and two more).

By: Nicki

Nicki — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:15:20 +0000

I definitely relate to pets a lot better than I relate to people! I once met a lady who had a son with autism, and he had his own service dog! Part of the dog’s job was to help the boy socialize… because when he was the only kid in a McDonalds or someplace with a dog, everyone wanted to come talk to him and be his friend! But the dog was also just supposed to be there and be a friend for the boy, and give him sensory support like jumping up and laying on him for pressure. I think thats an awesome idea, don’t you?

By: osh

osh — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 21:01:23 +0000

Our 5 cats have done wonders for our family~

By: Michelle S

Michelle S — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:54:38 +0000

I WISH we could have a cat. We are all horribly allergic. Daniel wants a black cat named Figaro (Pinocchio)! I just learned from someone who came to my blog about the service dog thing. I had never heard of it. I am interested in finding out if it could help us at all. But I have been longing for a dog anyway. . . we had one for 14 years, he died 5 1/2 years ago. . . I’m jealous of the cat

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:16:59 +0000

While not cat related, I wanted to mention the program Four Paws For Ability. This organization provides service dogs for a variety of needs, including Autism. My aunt looked into getting one of these dogs for her son who is a flight risk - which is one of the specialities of these dogs’ training (however, he doesn’t not have an interest in dogs, so they decided against it for the time being). But for anyone who may be interested, the link is http://www.4pawsforability.org/autismdogs.html

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:47:54 +0000

Thank you for letting us know that June is National Adopt-A-Cat month, as well as talking about one of my favorite subjects - pets!

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:44:06 +0000

Yes! I’ve always felt that J has a special empathy for animals. I try to read everything I can on the special relationship between those with ASD and animals. We currently have a little black kitty named Mazie, as well as a very cute Sheet-Zsu! (I purposely misspelled it!) and beagle mix named Chibi. J is so sweet with them. He is in therapeutic horseback riding as well, and lives for his time at the stable.

Adorable pictures!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:21:30 +0000

I love this post! So sweet! Pets are wonderful and always there for you when you need a hug and a best friend! Too cute! :0)

By: KEL

KEL — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:58:30 +0000

Hi. I just spent the past two days reading your blog from beginning to end, or actually fromt he end to the begininning. I dont have an autistic child in m life, but think what you are sharing here is wonderful and very informative.