I'm sobbing. I was just diagnosed with autism, a higher functioning autism, but I have this connection with animals few can understand. I love this boy and this dog.
@duncangerrard68288 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful story, im not ashamed to say i was in tears.
@nonchablunt2 жыл бұрын
real men are not afraid to cry.
@HerBirdieGirl6 жыл бұрын
We rescued a dog & she immediately attached herself to me (we joke calling her my velcro dog). About a month after getting her she figured out herself how/when to wake me during PTSD nightmares or lays her head on my cheek if I cry from depression. I often tell her she ended up being the one who did the rescuing! Awesome story
@wanderingstar3510 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most precious videos I have seen in a while. Mom & Dad you are the kindest parents!
@mattiadizard74319 жыл бұрын
Some dogs like this dog have the potential to be service dogs without ever being trained by a service dog trainer
@JakeGuitarMusic6 жыл бұрын
It’s the people that abuse dogs and don’t socialize dogs that are dangerous, not the dogs themselves. Let’s END Breed Discrimination!!
@skylarjones80667 жыл бұрын
I cannot stop crying. This is so adorable and so amazing. It's so beautiful a bond between a dog and a boy.
@lyndsaysrebornnurseryoffib42416 жыл бұрын
That boy needs that dog as much as the dog needs him! I’m so happy for them both!
@lindacarruthers34233 жыл бұрын
That child is lovely I am so glad he has a friend who can love him so perfectly , and teach that little boy to be himself in a way that enables others to love him better .
@askerdog110 жыл бұрын
Meant to find each other for sure. Great Mom for seeing something in that pup. Moms know somehow.
@brynnemo97199 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet story, it made me tear up. I believe that no one could understand Johnny or Xena better than they get each other. It's such a special bond.
@arleenrutten71079 жыл бұрын
...angel with paws ♥..the biggest muscle in a pit bull's body is his heart ♥..dog bless you, Xena ♥ & Johnny ♥
@jerulew35476 жыл бұрын
Arleen Rutten beautiful statement!❤😳
@captainnelk6278 жыл бұрын
I have autism too, and I have 2 pitbulls. The boy like's to play with me and the girl protect's me like a mother bear, it's almost like she knows I have autism
@chlionadhsheedy8 жыл бұрын
I'm in tears ❤️ dogs really are everyone's best friend ☺️
@gvbezoff9 жыл бұрын
If I could get my hands on whoever abused that dog...
@creativelandscapedesigns94936 жыл бұрын
Me FIRST!
@kironmanuel6645 жыл бұрын
Autism can be recovered by good dogs.
@grandcatsmama34214 жыл бұрын
I have the solution, I bought a stick to use on anyone who try's to hurt me.
@wildtatz7 жыл бұрын
every child should have a dog in his life ,,
@견바시-c8s10 жыл бұрын
Really great story...and I wanna thank the parents that they adopted the beautiful dog. Hope their friendship be forever! This is so touching.
@nancyvolke2378 жыл бұрын
God bless them both....what a miracle of love this bond.🐕👦
@otiscares93048 жыл бұрын
Good work Zeena ! I am a therapy dog, and I know exactly how it feels to make people happy, especially children ! - Otis
@mrmr65634 жыл бұрын
Man this bought a tear to my eye! God bless that little boy and his best 4 legged friend.
@DeserieSiordia8 жыл бұрын
ive been looking into service dogs but they are so expensive. I didn't think of a rescue, brought tears to my eyes, maybe my son with autism can have a connection at a shelter . does not hurt to try and visit.
@itoreolorunda8 жыл бұрын
Definitely try. I think a rescue dog could potentially be trained (by you) to be perfect for your child.
@INeedMoney-vq6ee8 жыл бұрын
sometimes in life we look for things/help that come from so called "graduated professionals". Just like this family wasting tons of cash on ppl who act like computers behind a desk and have 0 experience on life, they just ate books in college. Go to a shelter, u might be surprised and it can cost you almost nothing to get ur son a friend.
@custombikedesigns3438 жыл бұрын
Don't know where you live or what not. But in sc they have programs where they take in shelter dogs with necks and people here will train them for a person with a disability for free. Mainly kids. Not a emotional support pet a fully trained service dog .
@custombikedesigns3438 жыл бұрын
Nacks* sorry damn tablet
@nikkie78348 жыл бұрын
I live with epilepsy and my fiancé and I adopted a pit who had seizures as well. Which is why no one wanted his handsome toosh. Murphis Ray Bojangels has since outgrown his seizures(yayyyyyy!!) and let's his dad know when I am about to have an episode, as I had been uncontrolled. He is off his meds and very healthy but he really does take care of me, and our lives are so much more relaxed. He makes going shopping or going to dinner feel so much more safe for us. We both feel at ease with him around. We never "trained" him he just knew. Murphy deserved his service vest and certificate. There are so many more pitbulls that can do just the same. He was the best 450$ spent (rescue expenses). We trust him with our world. They are the best "nannys".
@woonko33008 жыл бұрын
1:11 look at the dog resting her head on his arms that's sign of trust and affection!! dog helps mentally challenged and abused child so greatly.. It's codependent relationship and loving one if they learn to love them and lookafter them and that's so important in life...♥ So lovely..
@BlondeManNoName9 жыл бұрын
Did someone cut onions here?
@marianneperret41419 жыл бұрын
TheManWithNoName I guess so
@hungrysammy99779 жыл бұрын
+TheManWithNoName the trick to not crying when cutting onions is not to get attached in the first place :D beautiful video!
@haisea11747 жыл бұрын
it's that onion ninja ;-; He won't leave us watch our videos alone.
@danzbutrfly7 жыл бұрын
yep...they sliced many onions here....
@aesthetic.93767 жыл бұрын
the invisible onion ninja!!
@heathergall64318 жыл бұрын
This has to be the most heartwarming video I've ever seen. Tearful. God bless.
@ThePersis026 жыл бұрын
Its a beautiful bond.they truly deserve each other.
@edgarallanpoestheblackcat66138 жыл бұрын
What sick fuck would do such a horrible thing to this sweet innocent puppy?
@cebobotha99005 жыл бұрын
Reminds me when my dad had seizures and he was afraid to stay alone at home but he lost that fear when I got a new dog his name is Prime who was actually weeks old but still managed to make my dad lose the fear of being struck by seizures when no one is home
@SoldierYena4 жыл бұрын
No dog is "just any dog". That's the beautiful thing about them- they are all special.
@bicycleyoda93018 жыл бұрын
and on the 8th day, God made a dog
@coconutsciencegirl92328 жыл бұрын
XD YES
@PEPPERS7778 жыл бұрын
god who orders the death of babies? honor killings and genocides? don't involve that narrow minded evil shit in this please this is real goodness, god is just another delusional concept of the disgusting things that are humans
@joeyshuny58 жыл бұрын
Although I understand your point maybe you could be a little less angry. People already think that atheist are angry and rude. Don't give them ammunition. If they want to believe in God just let them. The idea of God gives some people hope and something to hold on to. As long as they're not self righteous tools they're not hurting anybody. Especially you.
@kevinp81087 жыл бұрын
DOG spelled backwards is GOD.
@jesusislord77725 жыл бұрын
Amen
@MeganDruschel8 жыл бұрын
IM NOT EVEN GONNA DENY IT IM IN TEARS THIS IS WHY I WANT A DOG. THE BOND, ITS BEAUTIFUL
@janecerrone50069 жыл бұрын
This kid is really luckey he has parents that love him so much. And I am glad this dog came into his life help him. I love animals so much. They are Gods greatest creation.
@gaztopia19 жыл бұрын
They don't call them man's best friend because they are useless. Go dog!!
@seecanon58407 жыл бұрын
When a dog sits on you, you become theirs. When the dog lays with you, you are protected. When the dog decides to stay with you, it's instant love. You belong to that dog and that dog chose you as their friend, love, protector and all around companion. It's a shame their lives are so short and the people that abuse them, their lives so long.
@watchtellyinuk Жыл бұрын
If the world worked properly, dogs would get human life expectancy and we humans would get 15 years. Seems fair to me.
@atvchick099 жыл бұрын
Wow I had a read an article about this dog a while back it was heartbreaking to see what she went through, I'm so happy to see she where she is now. :)
@orydoe1269 жыл бұрын
No words can ever explain just what a dog can do for a human! Simply beautiful!
@MrBenji448 жыл бұрын
It seems animals of all kinds are great therapy for people, whether it is old age, handicapped even prison inmates.
@elizabethleninski45507 жыл бұрын
Beside the fact that the woman is so beautiful in her looks ,she is beautiful in soul. You are both amazing people and you are all so very blessed❤️
@HevellynMMadi9 жыл бұрын
dogs change humans. thats a fact. i love dogs they are angels
@WhatSoEverThingsAreLovely8 жыл бұрын
Bless you all. I'm so pleased for the little boy and his dog..
@yajneshkamath21738 жыл бұрын
This was so touching !!! Surely She proved dog is man' s best friend
@lauragianfranceschi65353 жыл бұрын
Two best friends help each other. I'm glad this little boy has a friend who will help him glow as a person. I think faith stepped in to help these two best friends help each other.
@lovepeace46357 жыл бұрын
I have an autistic son,and rescued a 6 months old lab/Sheppard and I know the feeling. my son and my dog love each other to much ,my son feed my dog every day too .He changed my son life . God bless our kids and our dogs. if you have a kid with special needs ,please get a dog, there are thousands dogs waiting to be rescue. my dog was transported 19 hours from Alabama to PA.
@1AngelNumbers18 жыл бұрын
this why my love for animals is enormousss😍😍😢😢❤❤
@bogeysbaby10 жыл бұрын
Best boy and his dog story ever.
@onefeather28 жыл бұрын
God Bless them both, we people on earth were given the job to love and take care of all animals, they are a gift from Creator God.
@jasonespinoza753410 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too, I really don't interact with my dog, but after watching this I hugged the hell out of her.
@zsong96004 жыл бұрын
Animals are more valuable than we know and serve a much larger purpose than we can imagine.
@alanwisdom77778 жыл бұрын
I wish all the best to this family and all the best for this amazing boy and the amazing friend his dog 💙
@erinjbfilm8 жыл бұрын
Awww this is so touching...you see, my brother who is 10 now, has a dog too. It's a family dog but mostly for Joel (my brother) and his disabilities, which is autism like this boy in this video. He still remain, not being able to talk and being his 11 year old sister...I have to look after him a lot more...like, dressing him...helping him go to the bathroom. And yeah, you think it's disgusting but really, it's what I have to do....we don't know when he will be able to talk...but having our dog, Briar (named after the rose), changed everything! Briar helps Joel so much and Joel loves her so much it's just touching watching them play together....
@tonischumacher25 жыл бұрын
Autistic children and dogs often seem to have a special relationship. I worked at a children's home for autistic children and one day one of the staff members brought their Dog. Two of the kids that barely socialised with anybody where in love with the dog instantly. It aint a specialy trained dog. Just a mixed breed family dog but something clicked. You could just feel it. It was very beautiful to see.
@johnmutton7997 жыл бұрын
MAGIC! PURE MAGIC! he has a true friend and protector, good luck too you all
@Sara-c7y6o8 жыл бұрын
Anybody want some of my tissues?
@Sara-c7y6o8 жыл бұрын
Polpiv4tifish . . . how lovely.
@sadora54228 жыл бұрын
no thanks i got onions
@detective37288 жыл бұрын
ya please, I got jizz all over me..
@Sara-c7y6o8 жыл бұрын
***** Lovely.
@nicole-dr9ok8 жыл бұрын
Yes please😭..
@girlygirlwoman6 жыл бұрын
So sweet! They need and love each other.
@marianneperret41419 жыл бұрын
I still cry watching this.
@alphonzohairston78965 жыл бұрын
since I retired, i'm on youtube every day, just about all day. but I have never watched a video that means so much. I don't know who to feel for more, the dog or the boy but that's only natural, they're a team, they're one. great video.
@MightyMouse3509 жыл бұрын
Dammit got something in my eye..
@fediqueso48108 жыл бұрын
I love this! Brought tears to my eyes
@1975curt9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, they rescued each other
@ibrahimyonten61826 жыл бұрын
Really , they got a friend in each other. That's soooo nice!!!
@JoeNicks3896 жыл бұрын
The power a dog can have is so remarkable. And some call them dumb animals, that's a joke. Hope for a long happy life for both of them. JN
@robertkwiatkoski12922 жыл бұрын
I've seen it many times on video but recently I saw it for my self. I was giving some furniture to a girl who had a son with special needs. He was 3.5 but on a 2.5 yr level. She brought him out to meet my golden/lab/pit mix.( he adopts kids when he sees them) Karl my dog is mellow but you know how wound up the labs get when a ball is introduced. At 2.5 yrs old Karl toned it down when he brought the boy the ball. Over and over, time and time again he was so gentle but persistent. The little boy danced around and squealed. The mom said he was hardly ever that animated. It was wonderful to watch.Having trouble seeing through my tears.
@squaretriangle39458 жыл бұрын
both are just beautiful beings
@psycothesuperpup24887 жыл бұрын
im in tears i know how it is to have that bond i have one with my pupper and nothing can break it good luck to him a xena
@marled78966 жыл бұрын
OMG!!! The best video I’ve seen in a LONG time!!! Many blessings to Johnny and Zena.💙♥️💙♥️
@felisareyes33836 жыл бұрын
such a wonderful story..I hope they can stay together for a very very long time ...
@kayodom82615 жыл бұрын
I have an autistic grandson and he got to witness my dog having puppies. There was one, u he only one that was black and white of which he immediately picked out and said "she is mine"! He named her Lucy, when asked why, he said because he always wants to say "Lucy, im home" lol! like the video my grandson and his dog Lucy were inseparable. Since then Lucy has passed on and my grandson all grown up has a job in a pet store that although does not sell puppies or kittens, he loves and excels at the work and now can interact with the public. Lucy definitely made an impact on his life and she lives in our hearts everyday!
@robertsilva10162 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video in a way they rescued this beautiful animal but at the same time the 🐕 Dog Rescued their son once again thank you for sharing this video
@deepchange29733 жыл бұрын
Very handsome little boy and this beautiful dog
@PinkPoo8 жыл бұрын
Johnny+xena= John cena
@tirapongwajiraprechapong50688 жыл бұрын
Need to come too far down for this!!!
@tinamyatt89168 жыл бұрын
beautiful just beautiful brought me to tears
@somethingserious40903 жыл бұрын
We truly don’t deserve dogs… they are angels in fur
@SeanShimamoto Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad that the dad had to eat his words 'cause it's bad attitudes towards pit bulls that really hurt this breed...when in actuality, pit bulls are phenomenally kind, patient, compassionate, loving, and most importantly, empathetic dogs. And that empathy clearly shone through with their son...and I'm glad that the mom pushed through with the adoption 'cause that woman just saw a dog in need, not a pit bull, just an abused dog who deserved the love that she and her family could offer. 😍🐶
@GradyPBrown7 жыл бұрын
I have two pit bulls and I am autistic. This video reminds me of us. Those dogs are the light of my life!
@paul52eccles4 жыл бұрын
This is such a magical tail. In the UK there are places where dogs are taken into schools to help children improve their reading ... and it works. The child and the dog are left alone and the child starts reading stories to the dog and the dog happily sits or lies listening to the child AND IT WORKS. As my dad used to say, dog is only God spelt backwards ... somethings there.
@DeliaAngel9 жыл бұрын
Aww they rescued each other.
@skylarj33747 жыл бұрын
I'm not religious but whenever someone calls their baby a "blessing" I get really happy.
@moniquelauren999 жыл бұрын
beautiful. brought tears to my eyes
@Kormac808 жыл бұрын
That dog is a pit bull mix, obviously. That said, Pit bulls are the most delightful dogs in the world. They have extraordinary bonding qualities. Tragically, evil people who weaponize pits have created a misunderstanding about them. They are powerful and being terriers, they are lively. Given the right owners, they are not any kind of threat, but given malevolent owners, they can be very dangerous.
@hellshade29 жыл бұрын
pit bulls are very loving and loyal dogs. and they will always want to protect the weakest member of the family. i had a beautiful pit bull who we named tiger and we had him for over ten years. during that time my grand mother lived with us and had developed cancer. some how tiger knew she was very ill and he would stay by her side and sleep next to her bed. he always watched anyone that came to see her to make sure she was not being harmed. i miss both my grandmother and tiger...
@normanalvarez57516 жыл бұрын
I have to stop cutting onions in this house awesome story
@sarahjanemathewson93486 жыл бұрын
Oh wow this is a beauitful story and something that people in the world seem to forget DOGS ARE CLEVER AND ARE MANS BEST FRIEND x Made me smile Thank you so much for sharing x :)
@megarunnersify7 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful story God blessing them
@1221solstice20127 жыл бұрын
Theirs is a loving friendship that will last forever, beyond this life; dogs and animals are far more than people like to believe. People need to think about this next time they make excuses for legalized animal abuse and killing. But what a touching story, big thank-you to the family for sharing their story.
@Rm-se2ns2 жыл бұрын
My sweet Sophia of 19.5 years passed away 08-25-21. My 8 year old son, who is autistic, never showed Sophia a lot of attention. So I thought. It's been over a year and he still asks for her and says he dreams about Sophia. My wife told me that on her last year of life my son would spend time with her and help her whenever she needed help. I didn't see it as much because of my long work hours. He wants another dog but our home is not suitable for a dog. We are working to get the right home hopefully by next year so my son can have his dog.
@megarunnersify7 жыл бұрын
Blessing you Johnny and Xena
@karlberlin54224 жыл бұрын
What an amazing friendship. Indeed you are a perfect Team.
@irwinwilliamson6 жыл бұрын
That brought me to my knees in tears.
@25gwolfable6 жыл бұрын
If that isn't a powerful story that I do not know what else could match it this brings new meaning to the word inseparable God bless you too
@kathyoliva39177 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story. God bless!
@aldrincydriexluna55598 жыл бұрын
Damn it mom! i told you not to bring onions in my room!
@brucemoodley8 жыл бұрын
This is such a beautiful amazing story its really love in its purest -unconditional--got bless them both
@judylee35898 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful story!
@MrJimboTooYou8 жыл бұрын
Aside from a few differences, This is our rescue dog and our autistic son.
@realloreal5 жыл бұрын
This is such a heart warming true story. I think this should be made into a hollywood movie..😎😗😙God bless you Xena and Johnny..
@SirHenryofRR9 жыл бұрын
That dog has more humanity than many people! It's a pity that it can't live more than another 15 or so years. Hopefully the kid will be emotionally mature enough to get over it by then.
@ErnestoTani10 жыл бұрын
Xena's scar looks like an Star. She's really an angel!
@kellydevlin42368 жыл бұрын
Perfect dog for the perfect boy
@Boxwiz17 жыл бұрын
I've noticed this a lot. Autistic children and pit bulls have a very close connection with each other. Me and my pitbull for instance. I have aspergers which is a type of autism and it affects social, learning and other skills. But I have a pitbull and he's more connected to me than my actual service dog. It's something with pit bulls and some small breed dogs that it just clicks with them. People may try to argue with me about pit bulls being dangerous but if you raise them right, and even rescue pits, they will have you hooked for life.
@Solaniin10 жыл бұрын
I'm going to go outside and give my dog a hug (:
@GareBearVlogs6 жыл бұрын
Solaniin hey man how’s your dog doing? 3 years later. Lol