A Dog Has Inspired A Boy With Vitiligo - Now They're Best Friends

They have a common disease, and when they met, they become best friends.

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Last year, an eight-year-old boy from Arkansas with vitiligo named Carter has seen for the first time a dog which he has the same disease. Rowdy the black labrador has inspired Carter to love his skin, & the boy was very exciting to meet Rowdy as Carter's mom said.

Thanks to an anonymous donor who heard about them and donated $5,000 for travel expenses to help them meet, and Carter was able to meet Rowdy in person.

In fact, Rowdy lived without vitilogo until he turned 12, and within a year the fur around his eyes began turned white in small patches until they had developed into full circles. now he's bringing issues to light through the American Vitiligo Research Foundation and helping kids with the condition to grasp their one of a kind appearances, & That's how Carter was able to see him for the first time.

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Carter and his mom Adcock travelled to Oregon where Rowdy live with his his owner Niki Umbenhower. They finally meet, and they become best friends!

Adcock said that this event changed his son's life to better, and gave him a huge confidence boost to accept his condition. She was very happy for this gift that she couldn't give him.

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Shockingly, Rowdy experienced a seizure not long after meeting Carter. He will require tests including costly MRI and CT outputs to decide the reason for the issue. Umbenhower has set up a GoFundMe page for anybody who'd get a kick out of the chance to add to his therapeutic costs.

If you can donate to Rowdy's care click HERE. Please SHARE his story with others who may like to contribute.

[h/t ViralNova ]