Readers of this column will recall that just about a year and a half ago, we connected you to young Liam Petri, now 7, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

Liam was accepted into a service dog program, where a canine is trained to interrupt emotional outbursts in children, prevent wandering and track a child if he or she manages to get lost.

We also mentioned that funds were needed for the Petri family so Liam could be properly matched with a service dog.