8-year-old Evan experienced a stroke due to a lack of oxygen during birth, leaving him with cerebral palsy. His disability drains his energy quickly and makes certain common tasks harder to do. In addition, autism and severe anxiety create additional challenges that are debilitating. “As he got older, Evan stopped leaving the house,” his mom, Amanda, says. “He couldn’t go to school because being in a building was too overstimulating. His world was so limited.” Having only one or two friends was isolating for Evan, who has a fun and joyful personality with close family. Then he received the gift that changed everything: an affectionate, reliable service dog named Kalvin. 🐕‍🦺 Kalvin helps Evan conserve his limited energy by retrieving his leg brace and opening doors. His deep pressure therapy helps Evan regulate his nervous system in public and each night. “They sleep back to back so Evan gets that pressure he needs to fall asleep and stay asleep,” Amanda says. “Kalvin is a safe co...