Bring awareness

Although Canas is a regular student she sometimes doesn’t feel like it. On many occasions people have stared, tried to pet, and even petted her dog without her permission.

“A lot of times people have came up to me and asked to pet my dog. My response every time is would you want to pet a wheelchair?”

During school, Dakota is Canas personal assistant, but outside of school the two are best friends. The two play games with each other and throw the ball around. The saying “dogs are a man’s best friend” fits these two perfectly.

Overall Canas wants people to know that although Dakota is tempting to touch, you should not pet her.

“I get that it’s hard to see and dog and want to pet it, but please do not pet Dakota unless I give you permission.”