Kofi, a lively black Labrador retriever from Support Dogs, Inc., could be
considered eight-year-old Libby Schuedig's new best friend. Since April of
2004, Kofi's job has been to be Libby's companion and give physical support to
her, a vocation the dog appears to think of as play.Schuedig, of Imperial, was born 12 weeks premature with spina bifida, a
congenital birth defect in which her spinal column failed to close completely,
leaving a section of her spinal cord protruding. Neurological damage left her
physically disabled. Today, after a number of surgeries, Schuedig is able to
get around by using a walker and wheelchair—and now Kofi."When he (Kofi) gets his leash on, then he knows, okay I'm a work dog now,"
said Libby's mother, Amy Schuedig.According to Libby Schuedig, Kofi will help her do "lots of stuff," including
steadying her while she stands.
The Marlon Brando island may soon be for sale!
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