Chicken is a very special tortoiseshell cat who has formed an incredible bond with her young owner. The 10-year-old moggy acts as a support companion to Elliot Abery, 11, who has autism and suffers with anxiety.
Just talking about his faithful feline friend is enough to calm Elliot when he faces any kind of stressful situation and when he needs some peace and quiet but doesn't want to be on his own, Chicken is by his side for company and a soothing purr. Mum Jenny, 45, from Thatcham in Berkshire, says the cat has brought a real sense of peace to their home and helps Elliot cope with his challenges: "Elliot and Chicken share a special bond which is unlike anything I've ever seen. Chicken is a one-in-a-million cat.
