Shauna Darcy decided to get a service dog to help her with extreme anxiety. The dog, named Ruby, proved to be a true friend that was so attuned to Shauna's mental and physical states and would never leave her side.
Shauna said of Ruby:
"While she was training to be a service dog I noticed that she started picking up on changes in my heart rate and would act funny. For example, paw at me, try to get my attention, get on top of me [and other stuff like that]."
Apart from being a great friend to Shauna, Ruby also served as her guardian, looking out for her in her most vulnerable moments. As Shauna suffers from a heart condition called vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Ruby's daily routine involves monitoring her heart rate and blood pressure. Ruby is also there to help Shauna pick dropped items, carry her groceries and be by her side when she suffers from panic attacks.
Sauna said:
"When I pass out she gets on top of me and applies all her pressure on me and licks my hands and face until I come around."
A while ago, Ruby started to alert Shauna that something was wrong. Although Shauna felt fine, she decided to trust her loyal companion and call an ambulance.
She said:
"It turns out my heart was going into atrial fibrillation. By the time the paramedics came, I was in pain and barely conscious."
Thanks to Ruby, Shauna was able to get to the hospital on time, effectively saving her life. While in the hospital, Ruby refused to leave Shauna's side.
Shauna noted:
"I wouldn't be alive without her."
[Based on reporting by: Majestic Animals]
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