Service Dog Cuddles 9-Year-Old Boy with Autism While Lying in Hospital

While furry friends hold a special place in all of our hearts, Mahe, an assistance dog trained by Assistance Dogs New Zealand provided particularly crucial support to James Isaac, 9, in his time of need. James Isaac, from Wellington, New Zealand, has autism and suffers from seizures. But he welcomes the warm embrace of his black Labrador. The boy and his dog are inseparable - which was especially vital during James Isaac's stay in Wellington Children's Hospital earlier this month. #InsideEdition

[@HannahBananaPhone1]

I work at a shelter and almost all of our dogs are adopted out to be service dogs. We've had PTSD, autism, seizures, diabetes and countless other issues and watching these animals be able to help and visibly see the person calm down is so amazing

[@pinkporcelain4352]

Ikr!

[@kirby2727]

HannahBananaPhone anything in the U.K.?

[@ryantaylor8014]

pete masiti if you treat the well there's no problem of having them

[@addisonmarlies4944]

HannahBananaPhone like yeah right...

[@lmaosm9794]

I suffer from extreme anxiety attacks and my pup is the only one who can calm them down and he alerts my mother so she can help me after

[@laylafultonn]

Aw so cute 💟💟🐕🐕

[@GamerTv-jp6gy]

I have the samething.

[@squidashsquaishystampyfan3216]

Perfect way to calm a special needs kid!!!

[@rhyleehope6513]

I'm from New Zealand

[@tildawoof7]

Nathan boykin however you spell it my brother has it as well

[@abriellem2944]

I bet you they put the dog on the bed and took the picture and then said he was there suporting the kid

[@FurryMammaNini5]

I know them personally and spent 2 years working with James and Mahe. Mahe is a huge help with James and not just in a hospital setting.

[@Alpha0727]

A service dog can be a miracle worker for people with autism. Ever since my brother got his service dog, it is like he has become a whole new person. He has had his service dog for over 4 years now. Having a friend (the dog) who loves him for who he is and being able to tell him everything that is on his mind has helped my brother overcome many of his obstacles.

[@amandakampermann5331]

What did we do to deserve dogs?

[@adelleroseorenstein3640]

We really don't but some ..some really deserve them and and some dogs just need us

[@JackGriffin745]

We domesticated them. Fed them and gave them happy homes.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

Breed them for 10,000 years to be our perfect companions. Don't act as if dogs just popped out of nowhere and just decided to be nice to us. Humanity is responsible for dogs as we know them today.

[@alex.sigala1269]

I hope he gets better

[@FurryMammaNini5]

James is doing great, the MRI was more a routine thing...he was back to normal when I saw him the next day.

[@FurryMammaNini5]

+Jackson James how do you know James? I know him too.

[@pinkporcelain4352]

Me too. Mahe did a good job protecting him

[@emilypentreath]

Meh too

[@michellemoengen2685]

Me too

[@bionettarroyo5922]

I will have him in my prayers. God bless the entire family.

[@FurryMammaNini5]

James is doing great, the MRI was pretty routine. Those of us in James's life are amazed at how far his story has gone and all the attention it has brought, especially to Assistance Dogs New Zealand who trained Mahe. James is an amazing kid who I am very lucky to work with and see every week. Mahe is an awesome companion and a great help for keeping James safe and calm out in public. He has opened up James's world so much. I am one of James's caregivers and work closely with him and Mahe (for almost 2 years now)

[@Cadet.Songbird]

Wow! Did he get put under anesthesia for the MRI?

[@riley-1375]

Who Evers dislikes has no heart

[@pinkporcelain4352]

Riley Scott, I agree. This is adorable and sweet.

[@haileymartinez8523]

exactly

[@inertiafinder5160]

yes ur right

[@Justmason_YT]

i liked this ;) i love the way the dog help that little boy (and how the dog protects the boy, so cute)

[@haileymartinez8523]

+Kelani Absorbed the artifact shut up

[@ellieemmerling240]

I am Autistic. My Mom I think really wants to get me a service dog

[@ellieemmerling240]

My Problems are alot different than his. But Keep your head up Buddy!

[@taryn2540]

Ellie Emmerling did you end up getting one

[@gabbyeebzie4103]

This is so nice. On a side note, I was like 😎AYEEEE when I saw one of the doctors had tats because it just goes to show you, Don't judge a book by its cover :-)

[@jedimasterjesse]

I am autistic and I have seizures and my cause of them is strees

[@lolsurpriseworld7661]

I have something similar, Anixety

[@nathanjacob0436]

My brother has autism, I think it's great!

[@chercher304]

just goes to show that animals rule!!!

[@kellyoyen3421]

SOOOOOOOO SWEET 🐶🐕 Do the doctors know what caused the seizures?

[@fancygirlbella3478]

Hope he gets better 😢

[@amyntut]

Awww the sweetest thing I have ever seen !!!

[@miathefox1068]

This Video Made Me Cry in happyness cuz that Awesome Dog Did The Right Thing :'))

[@emilynolan3284]

I am so grateful to see Inside Edition using people-first language to describe James. It's refreshing to see!

[@girl1213]

I can't sleep in hospitals since it's too anxiety provoking for me, especially when I have tubes and lines stuck in me since I hate needles. I asked if there were any therapy dogs to help me relax. Lo and behold this beautiful golden retriever was brought in and I was out like a light within 30 minutes; no sleeping aid needed. Throughout my stay there was always a dog near when I couldn't sleep.

[@isobeln2]

This is a great story, GO NZDOG TEAMS

[@stephengrant966]

hey i like to watch about autism and his service dog that good for him

[@nancyfifita1823]

yeah new Zealand

[@brookencgroarty6326]

My lil,brother is autistic 😕😛😕

[@brookencgroarty6326]

He has fits and is taken to hospital and he is 9 10 on July 31rst 🙂😕😩🙂

[@paigec8889]

My brother has autism 2 :( he is only 3 i love him very much and im sorry he is in the hospital :_( bless him give him the best :) it is scary not knowing what our body does :(

[@paigec8889]

I just have my dad bc my step mom abused me andgot divorced.. now she has my lil bro im sorry you have never met ur dad ive met my real mom she is a big lier :/ its sad saying she is and yes when my brother visits every other weekend i will need to care for him a lot more you never know it can be any day

[@brookencgroarty6326]

Konnichiwa Peiji yes I do not know what happened I think it happened before I was born but who cares your dad looks after you and you seem really nice 🙂

[@paigec8889]

KZbin Lovers

[@dontbotherreadingmyname6146]

I have 2 one year old labs ,Landon and Georgie

[@bossatronbros842]

It made me cry 😭😭😭

[@gd109]

dog=god beside the boy- so no worry-

[@Chloe-qv2tc]

It's like me with my cat except I had him there with me ever since I was born. He grew up with me and was my guardian angel.

[@lidiamaguilar5964]

I rescued my pupp oliver from the streets now he rescues me..i adore him hes my evrything

[@cara7579]

That's the same with me when I was nine I had 4 seizers in a row brought to hospital I had to get an MRI and a lumber puncture as the doctors thought I had meningitis

[@angelmartin9521]

Great Story

[@katieschaaf5963]

I work at a place that trains dogs like these and I get to see them graduate and go to their families and it is such a magical moment I never forget.

[@sarahphinasunset3312]

That's a great alternative to putting them to sleep.

[@mlo12345]

I have autism.. This just makes me feel a lot better.. I'm also about 10. Now I really want that dog. Mum please get me that dog.

[@krislen_thebest1689]

Mahi is a type of fish here in Hawaii

[@CurveTheRain]

Why does she always say "insepritable"? Its not a word!!

[@anyadeising1564]

My cousin is extremely autistic and he has had many seizures before

[@ManuelGuzman067]

beautiful touching story

[@kesterlowers1180]

and preachers say dogs don't have a soul b.s

[@andysmith7741]

Bless 'em both.

[@GamerTv-bx5sw]

I do not have a serve dog. But had the same same thing the boy have. I know how he feels. But do not worry for me do not need a dog

[@laurenk.5623]

A www this is so sweet 😭❤️

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture373]

My step brother is autistic but when my dad met my step mom my dad helped him act better now he is like a normal person you can tell he has autism anymore :) :)

[@sammiejones6101]

I hope he gets better too.and May jesus be by his side.

[@rustyspy57gaming46]

I have autism and this dog is like his guardian

[@tamitami479]

As a single 30th woman, i need the dog

[@yeasminsultana6815]

I have a friend with a name mahi Not mahe

[@willbear4859]

Wow mans best friend

[@georgettewood8894]

Truly, young boy best bud.

[@kaitlynn1297]

I hope he gets better and the dog stays healthy t

[@kodakblank]

NEW ZEALAND ROCKS!

[@hellodolly7301]

So much for #Simplynailogical

[@chramz6304]

make longer video

[@Imjustshrimp]

Awe how cute hope he gets better

[@FurryMammaNini5]

He is doing great, he was back to his usual self the next day.

[@hannahbanana2384]

I live in New Zealand

[@bestdjaf7499]

It wants to go for a walk.

[@invaderendless8770]

i live in New Zealand

[@milanpillai9022]

I love dogs

[@truthbeyourguide]

Awwwwwwww cute

[@poppyblack9463]

my dog sits on me to keep me warm when I have seizures and my other dog howls

[@alyssadewar6811]

awww

[@markieboi7774]

❤️❤️❤️

[@pirihirahammond6001]

thats so cute im from wellinton too

[@emeliashaw8974]

I'm from New Zealand

[@intelligentdiamond8102]

I don't care

[@annettewashington6778]

Who else was crying

[@Sara-c7y6o]

+Annette Washington I was

[@myarose3353]

I started crying

[@brycezimmer9477]

oh my God that's so sweet

[@Palex07]

My brother has autism and there is nothing wrong about him and hes a healthy person. I hope this autism kid lives better too.

[@tazertuber7638]

Omg I love it

[@madisoncowley8281]

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[@avafraser2428]

Why i love being from new zealand

[@meganvolmert4085]

U like to see kids in hospitals? Lol I'm just kidding. Service dogs r great

[@kirishimaejiro7761]

I only wish we could owner train our own service dogs cause I can’t afford one and could really benefit from one

[@philipplakay]

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[@Xalliumm]

I wish they knew that the word InseparaTable is not a word -___-