Everybody can agree with the fact that dogs are simply the most loyal creatures of the earth. Without realising it, Shauna gained a friend when she got Ruby. “During my service dog training, I noticed that I was beginning to notice changes in my heart rate and behaving strangely,” Shauna told The Dodo. Since Ruby realised that her mother is sick, she decided to take extra care of her.
“Ruby was petting me, trying to get my attention, stepping on me [and things like that].” In other words, Ruby is more like a guardian angel for Shauna. She is always there for her adoptive mother. And part of her daily routine is checking Shauna’s blood pressure and heart rate, as she also has a rare heart condition, the so-called vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
In addition, this special dog also helps her human partner with her panic attacks, she carries groceries or picks up fallen objects. “When I pass out, she lies on top of me and puts all her pressure on me and licks my hands and face until I roll over,” said the woman. A few days ago, Ruby saved her mother’s life. She started to alert Shauna that’s something wrong.
And even though the woman was feeling good she chose to trust Ruby’s instincts and called an ambulance. “It turns out my heart was going into atrial fibrillation,” she said. “By the time the paramedics came, I was in pain and barely conscious.” Thanks to her loyal and special dog, Shauna is able to breath again. But Ruby’s loyalty doesn’t stop here.
She refused to leave her mom’s side while in hospital. Shauna is sure it was that special bond between her and Ruby what actually saved her life. “I wouldn’t be alive without her,” she said. Please let us know your opinion and do not forget to spread out the story to your friends and family on social media.
