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Store Pup Helps Nonverbal Girl Find Her Words

A retailer shares the touching story of the bond between her dog Elsa and a customer’s daughter.

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January 19, 2026

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Elsa is an 11-year-old Pittie who has been in our store for more than 10 years. She also works as a therapy dog with emotionally challenged kids. I had a lady come in with her nonverbal little girl, and by their third visit the little girl was trying to tell Elsa “Bye bye.” — Ruth Sturgis, Dog Daze, North Syracuse, NY

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