WINCHESTER, Va. (WHSV) – A Winchester household has began a canine dessert companies as a method to assist their son take care of his psychological well being situation and grow to be extra unbiased.
Keygan Mullineaux started listening to voices in his head when he was 15 and his household quickly discovered he’d developed Schizoaffective Dysfunction.
“Keygan had two suicide makes an attempt. The most recent one was April and he was on a disaster stabilization unit, and he was there till his seventeenth birthday, so from April ninth till June third,” mentioned Kelly Dodson, Keygan’s mom.
Schizoaffective Dysfunction is a comparatively uncommon continual situation that may set off hallucinations, mania, delusions, and melancholy.
After his suicide try in April, Keygan was left in a catatonic state for weeks.
Since returning residence, his household has helped him relearn many issues.
“Two months in the past he wanted 24/7 care then they began asking us to again away as a result of we received Keygan into a great spot, so Keygan discovered methods to clear his room once more. He’s studying methods to drive,” mentioned Dodson.
As Keygan has grow to be extra unbiased over the previous few months, he’s been coaching together with his service canine Alexis.
That gave the household the thought to start making particular canine treats, one thing Keygan has discovered a knack for.
“It’s form of enjoyable. Me and him work with it, his step sister Morgan helps with it, after which his youthful brother helps so it’s introduced somewhat little bit of togetherness,” mentioned Dodson.
A month later, the household now has a enterprise on their palms referred to as ‘Doggylicious,’ taking orders and aiding Keygan in making particular truffles and treats for pups.
“Folks form of simply let Keygan do his personal factor, so if they need a cake they’ll simply inform us how outdated their pet is. They’ll inform us if there’s any allergy symptoms and no matter design he comes up with is what they take,” mentioned Dodson.
Dodson mentioned making the treats has been therapeutic for her son and helps him grow to be extra unbiased.
“When it comes right down to adorning we simply form of all pitch in with concepts so we form of simply do it collectively. We do it to assist him,” she mentioned.
The cash the household has constructed from the early gross sales will assist Keygan and his canine companion end their service canine coaching.
“She is aware of methods to sit, down, paw, excessive 5, crawl, focus, contact, and he or she’s gonna study extra stuff as soon as she’s absolutely educated,” mentioned Keygan.
The enterprise is simply getting began however early suggestions has been overwhelmingly optimistic.
“All of the canines are actually having fun with them. Now we have some those that have despatched us photos of after they’re getting their cake, so folks love them. It’s form of enjoyable to observe the movies after which we get to chortle, so it’s simply one thing enjoyable,” mentioned Dodson.
To this point the household has taken orders in Winchester, Entrance Royal, and Strasburg, however they may ship and ultimately ship orders across the Valley.
You’ll be able to study extra concerning the enterprise and place an order here.
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