Assistance dog helps Vail girl battling rare condition become more independent - KVOA Tucson News

VAIL, Ariz. - A 12-year-old Vail girl battling a rare condition has found a special friend to help her become more independent.

Morgan Spies was born with a rare genetic condition called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, which affects one in 3,000 live births.

The disease affects the joints and muscles, resulting in Morgan needing a wheelchair to get around.

Her mother came across Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization, that breeds, raises, and trains assistance dogs for people with disabilities.

According to the organization, the total cost to breed, raise and train an assistance dog is about $50,000.

After an application and interview process with the family, Morgan's mother said that they offered Palmina, a two-year-old Black Labrador/Golden Retriever that is professionally trained in more than 40 commands, to the family for free.

Morgan's mother said that the dog has helped her daughter become more independent in daily tasks, speech, and being independent in general.

"Now that we have Mina [Palmina] I feel like Morgan has developed so much more responsibility," said Lori Spies, Morgan's mother. "Her biggest responsibility is that she is the sole feeder of Mina [Palmina] so it is developing her responsibility, but also her physical strength."

For more information on Canine Companions for Independence, click here.

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