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Boy Overcomes Phobia with Help from Three-Legged Dog

Description:A three-legged dog helps a 7-year-old boy gain confidence and overcome his phobia. Pets can sometimes bring out the best in people. A three-legged dog certainly helped a 7-year-old boy in the UK. Owen Howkins was diagnosed with a genetic disorder which causes his muscles to be forever tense. Owen became withdrawn from other children at school and he would never venture outside of his home or talk to anyone but his family. Then his family adopted an Anatolian Shepherd with three legs. (1:00)

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