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Young boy with autism meets his therapy dog

Young boy with autism meets his therapy dog

A young boy with autism met his new therapy dog.

Ethan is 4-years-old. His mother hopes his new dog, Yazi, will help keep him safe.

His mother made an effort to get Yazi after Ethan ran out of their car into the street when he was 2-years-old.

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Unfortunately, therapy dogs for people with autism can be very expensive ranging from $47,000 to $60,000. But with the help of neighbors, community groups, and the fire department, Yazi has found a new home and Ethan has found a new best friend.

Watch the moment the two met, below:

VIDEO: Young boy with autism meets therapy dog

"Would you like this to be your dog?" Watch the amazing moment a young boy with autism met his new therapy dog. http://2wsb.tv/2jC1P9M

Posted by WSB-TV on Sunday, November 19, 2017