This is such a sad story of a puppy, and a little boy. It all started when Haatchi was a little puppy; he was tied to a track and then hit by a train! Miraculously he survived for five days until they rescued him. His tail was severed and his rear leg had to be amputated. The Anatolian Shepherd was able to change a little boys life who suffers from a rare genetic condition. The young boy named Owen Hawkins has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome, a condition that causes his muscles to seize involuntarily. He had severe social anxiety and became withdrawn at school and around strangers. Follow the pictures below, and the video to see how much they have both improved, thanks to each-others support!
1- Haatchi and Owen are inseparable. They spend a lot of time together, they play together, and they support each-other in everything! Owen’s parents say that these two have a such a strong bond! 
2- Haatchi and Owen like to be around one another, because they feel like this friendship gave them another chance to life. They both have their own health related problems, but they feel the happiest next to each-other. 
3- If you know dogs, then you must know when dogs wig their tail means they are happy. Haatchi is happy for having Ownen. He is the most important thing in Haatchi’s life! 
4- “I used to be scared of strangers, then Haatchi came along and now I’m not and that’s how he changed my life. I didn’t really meet many others with disabilities and felt like the odd one out, which made me really sad. But when I saw Haatchi and saw how strong he was, even though he only had three legs, I became stronger myself. I love him so much.”
5- Students at the University of Hertfordshire made a short film about the incredible bond between Owen and Haatchi.
