I started this fundraiser for my daughter, Nienke. Nienke has autism, and due to this condition,  she faces a lot of obstacles and incomprehension in day to day life. Leaving home is a difficult task for her. However, Nienke discovered that the world is a whole lot less scary with an assistance dog at her side.

Nienke has an autism assistance dog in training named Kuba. Kuba, a sweet Golden Retriever pup of 7 months old, will learn to support her in different situations. This way, Nienke can become more independent and start undertaking more tasks on her own. Kuba will learn how to foresee overstimulation, and help Nienke regulate her emotions and behaviours. 

With Kuba at her side, Nienke's world will open up and she will learn to better deal with her autism. 

However, the training at Bultersmekke Assistancedogs is a hefty expense (almost €23.000,-). Unfortunately, insurance doesn't cover this, nor is the government cooperating for a compensation. 

Nienke has been saving up for years and would love to start the training, so that she can get the most out of her dog, Kuba. 

Kuba has been selected as a puppy, specifically to work as an assistance dog. Nienke already paid for the pup herself and has already undergone some training sessions at another dog school. However, Nienke really wants to train Kuba at Bultersmekke, as this foundation is specialized in training assistance dogs, and is globally accredited to do so.

Will you assist Nienke in her dream to undertake the intensive course at Bultersmekke Assistancedogs, , so that she can then tackle the world with more confidence with Kuba at her side?

Donate with us to make 2024 a fantastic year for Nienke, and the beginning of an amazing future with Kuba.