'He cries about the dog': Family pleads for return of stolen therapy dog as child is left devastated

A family is asking for help after their dog, described as a source of comfort for a young child with autism, was taken from outside their home late last year.

Mahia, a 9-month-old Yorkie, belongs to Daretcabel Lapuerta and her 4-year-old son, Dalex.

Family members say Dalex has autism and is non-verbal, except when he is with the dog, whom they consider his therapy dog. #dog #philadelphia
https://6abc.com/post/philadelphia-family-pleads-return-stolen-therapy-dog-child-autism-left-devastated/18703743/