( Kevin P. Casey/For the Chicago Tribune / August 23, 2012 )

Jim Creighton, left, Faith Creighton, 8, Allison Creighton, mom, Jon Cornett, 17, brother, holding a photo of the dog they were promised, they named Bella. The specially trained dog was was to help Faith keeping balance and calm her when she is beginning to act out, sometimes violently. She suffers from Autism and other physical challenges and was looking forward to the help a dog could offer.