Ellen Heilman has been living with a latex allergy since she was 5 — a worsening sensitivity that can leave her struggling to breathe if there’s a rubber band, balloon or latex glove nearby.“It got to the point where I really couldn’t leave my house safely.

“Throwing the ball to me 10 times is therapy,” Swearingen said. But he now reads books to Elmer every single day. He’s reading for fun and enjoyment,” Swearingen said. But the 7-year-old now reads books to Elmer every single day.

The dog they’re surrendering can’t breathe, has a mouth full of rotting teeth, is blind.”Gavin is adorable, but he has cost his owner thousands.Source:Supplied“What is baffling is that people are happy to pay breeders, puppy farmers or pet shops anywhere up to $2500 to buy their pug as a puppy,” Herceg said.