Autism support dog makes Crufts finals

    A specially trained dog has reached the finals of Crufts, an international canine event held annually in the UK.

    Caddie is a specially trained autism assistance Labrador from the "Dogs for Good" charity and helps calm anxiety.

    Caddie has earned his position by helping to transform the life of a boy with autism. Caddie helps 13 year-old Joel Sayer from Newquay with everyday tasks like brushing his teeth and walking to the shops.

    Joel said "Caddie is my special friend, my super dog. The world we live in is hard, I find everything hard, but Caddie keeps me calm and keeps me safe."

    The pair are finalists in the Crufts Friends for Life hero dog competition which celebrates dogs providing a lifetime service of support, love and devotion.

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