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SoCal girl with crippling spinal injury draws inspiration from a therapy dog with the same injury
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Denise Dador , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the girl's condition and her progress are available from the source, ABC7 Los Angeles.
A 9-year-old girl from Ventura County is recovering from a life-threatening spinal fracture. She is working to regain her ability to walk. The girl's family is providing support during this challenging time.
The girl is also finding inspiration from an unexpected source, a therapy dog. This dog has experienced a similar spinal injury and has survived. Further details about the girl's condition and her progress are available from the source, ABC7 Los Angeles .
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Category: local ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 9-year-old girl from Ventura County is recovering from a life-threatening spinal fracture. She is working to regain her ability to walk. The girl's family is providing support during this…
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