GRAVES COUNTY, KY — Service dogs are an necessary useful resource for a lot of disabled individuals, from aiding the blind to selecting up gadgets for individuals who use a wheelchair.
The Sims household has had their service canine, Nala, for five years. She helps consolation some family members who’ve autism and detects seizures for considered one of her teenagers who has epilepsy.
Nala has been lacking since Oct. 23. The household has put out flyers, posted to Facebook, contacted authorities, and even purchased a drone to assist discover her.
Debbie Sims is a mother of 12, and mentioned she is nervous.
“The youngsters are actually dependent upon them. You know, when our son has a meltdown or when he is actually having a tough time and he cannot discover consolation, she would all the time discover him and get consolation together with her,” mentioned Debbie.
The Sims mentioned they’ve pushed 2 miles looking out backroads and in all places they will to seek out her, with no luck.
Her children are additionally involved.
“Well, it is actually unhappy trigger we love her, and we won’t have her and we do not know — we do not know the place she is,” mentioned Isabella Sims.
On high of that, they are saying they’re coping with scammers.
“We’ve had so many rip-off calls about her. People asking us for money to — for info,” mentioned Debbie.
They mentioned they’re simply hoping she’s okay and that they’re going to discover her quickly. Until then, they’re making do and hoping no seizures occur.
They’ve put 1000’s of {dollars} into Nala’s coaching and care. They have one other canine that they are going to practice quickly, however till then, they lack peace-of-mind for his or her children.
Nala is microchipped. Anyone with details about her whereabouts is urged to contact the Sims at 270-564-5262.
