Horsley couple fundraises for Smart Pup to keep daughter safe

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Updated March 16 2019 - 8:11am, first published March 15 2019 - 4:30pm
In need of assistance: Eleisha and Dorian Benedetti with their daughters Allegra,3, and Seraphina,1. The Horsley couple wants an autism assistance dog for Allegra, to look after her physical and mental health. Picture: Sylvia Liber
In need of assistance: Eleisha and Dorian Benedetti with their daughters Allegra,3, and Seraphina,1. The Horsley couple wants an autism assistance dog for Allegra, to look after her physical and mental health. Picture: Sylvia Liber

It's a couple of years before Allegra Benedetti will go to big school - and that's how long it will take to train an autism assistance dog to be by her side.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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