Autistic boy and his dog Mercury

Trainer Jo Brosius worked with Mercury as occupational therapist grad student Jaci Durham read to Michael Farthing, an eight-year-old child with autism, pictured at his home in Perryville, Ky., on Sunday, December 14, 2008. Mercury has been in training since he was a puppy to help Michael in better dealing with his world. Michael considers the closet a safe, secure place. Photo by David Stephenson | Staff 7172

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