This one is a story for the books. My son Easton is neurodiverse and is on the autism spectrum. One day, my son and I were visiting Forsyth Humane Society and we were not specifically looking to adopt. I knew Easton wanted a dog, but we needed to make sure we found the right fit. It turns out, Hunter choose us.
Hunter was walking with a volunteer and as soon as he saw Easton, he went straight to him and gave him kisses. We were completely shocked. The FHS team informed us that behavior was a reason he surrendered. Since their love at first sight moment, Hunter and Easton started a beautiful friendship. Hunter is entuned with Easton and it’s like magic. Hunter has learned to lay down when Easton is stimming and is calm around him. Hunter sits with Easton while he watches television and plays dress up with him. Hunter follows Easton everywhere and they are inseparable best friends.
Hunter is a lifechanging blessing to my family and I. Easton has a friend to exercise with, play with, and their friendship allows for me to have a personal moment as a parent of a neurodiverse child.
Hunter choose Easton and we are very grateful he did. They are little best friends.
Love, Easton’s Mom.
Written By: Kristen
Edited By: Carrie DuPre
