Dog Approaches Boy With Down Syndrome And Befriends Him (Video)

This video will warm your heart. The empathy and compassion that dogs have is nothing short of incredible. We meet a sweet labrador called Himalaya befriend a young boy called Hernan with Down Syndrome.

Himalaya, sensing the boy's hesitancy, decides to try contact again and puts her paw on Herman's feet before dropping her head in his lap. Herman seems to signal the level of contact is welcome as he picks up the dog's paw, but then pushes the dog away as she sniffs contently at Herman's feet. At this point Herman is backed up against the wall, but Himalaya is undaunted and rolls over on to her back stretching out a paw in a playful fashion. Although he does continue to push the gentle giant away, it becomes more of a game and towards the end of the four minute video the pair sit side-by-side contentedly.