Meet Chloé, an adorable child with disabilities who is accompanied by a lovely service dog that assists her in carrying out daily activities. Chloé’s life is impacted by Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which affects her joints and limits her ability to perform various tasks. Additionally, she has a unique heart condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
Ever since she was 13, this young woman has been struggling with certain medical conditions. However, she’s finally found a trustworthy companion in the form of her beloved dog, Ted! The two have been inseparable since Ted was just a pup of five months old, and Chloé has taught him how to assist her with a variety of tasks.
When Ted first saw the girl’s wheelchair, he was scared, but he gradually got used to it and now knows how to help her. As per Bored Panda, the puppy not only shows love to him but also helps him by getting her shoes, bringing him things he needs, and even taking off his socks.
Chloé decided to reach out to a non-profit group when she noticed her cat responding positively to the tasks she assigned. She found help from Dog Assistance In Disability (Dog AID), an organization that trains pets to become qualified assistance dogs for individuals with physical disabilities. When she’s not training her furry pal, Chloé likes to spend time with Ted, her beloved companion, watching the beautiful sunsets in the field.
Ted is thrilled at the prospect of attending coaching school. Being a tennis enthusiast, he’s looking forward to chasing plenty of tennis balls. Chloe cautioned that playing fetch is not recommended as it can be harmful to his joints. Instead, she prefers to hide them in the grass for Ted to search for. Apparently, he absolutely loves it!
Despite the perceived unfairness of having a dog in the hospital, Chloé argues that there are notable benefits to having Ted around. Ted himself much prefers being with his owner than staying at home, and would choose to work alongside her over going for a walk any day. Moreover, having Ted on staff is a significant asset to the hospital, especially given the shortage of nurses. When Chloé needs something, it could take a while for a nurse to attend to her, but Ted is able to expedite the process.
