Our son’s name is Timofii Vozniuk. He is 7 years old.

Timofii is a very active and joyful little boy. He loves hugs and kisses, and his kindness is truly special. He is gentle, affectionate, and shows care for others in his own beautiful way.

At the same time, Timofii faces serious challenges every single day. He is autistic and has cerebral palsy. When we are outside—at a playground or simply walking—if he is not holding someone’s hand, he may suddenly run away and does not respond when his name is called. This puts him in constant danger.

Timofii is nonverbal. He cannot ask for help, call for assistance, or even tell someone when he needs to use the restroom. In public places such as stores, sensory overload can become overwhelming. When this happens, he may experience meltdowns, falling to the floor and crying. These moments are frightening and heartbreaking for him and for us as his parents.

We are incredibly grateful to have been approved by 4 Paws for Ability for a service dog for Timofii. This dog will not simply be a companion—it will be a lifeline.

We are hoping for a service dog who will:

• Help prevent elopement and keep Timofii safe
• Provide deep pressure therapy and sensory regulation
• Support him during moments of anxiety and sensory overload
• Give him a constant sense of security at school, therapy, and in public places

Most importantly, the dog will become Timofii’s best friend—someone who is always by his side, reminding him that he is not alone and that he is safe.

Our family works tirelessly to give Timofii every opportunity to grow and thrive. Between his specialized school, therapies, swimming lessons, and therapeutic horseback riding during the warmer months, the financial responsibilities are significant. Because of these ongoing expenses, raising the required $20,000 for his service dog in a short period of time is extremely difficult for our family to do on our own.

We are reaching out with open hearts and hopeful spirits, asking for your support. Every donation, no matter the amount, brings Timofii one step closer to a safer, calmer, and more independent life.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story, for your kindness, and for helping us give our son the gift of safety, companionship, and unconditional love

Training a service dog to meet our child’s requirements can be very costly. On average it costs between $40,000-60,000 to raise, train, and place a service dog at 4 Paws for Ability. While 4 Paws for Ability fundraises to help cover a significant portion of this cost, families are tasked with raising $20,000 of that amount or $23,000 if receiving a poodle, doodle or papillon. We hope that we can receive assistance from our beloved family and friends to help make our service dog dream a reality.