Service Dog Changes Teen’s Life After Teaching Her To Walk Again
Some dogs do more than sit, stay, and fetch, they can change the course of someone’s life. That is exactly what happened to Bella Burton, a teen with Morquio syndrome who thought walking again was out of reach.
After meeting a giant Great Dane named George, Bella’s world started to shift in a big way. What began as a bond at a service dog project in Massachusetts turned into a life-changing partnership for Bella and her family.
And the part that comes next is hard not to smile at.
The beautiful story of Bella and The Great Dane
Thirteen-year-old Bella Burton was born with a sporadic disorder called Morquio syndrome. As a result, she lost the ability to walk and never thought she could do it again.
Things changed for Bella when she met a two-year-old giant service dog named George. Just six months after they met, Bella was walking again.
That bond changed everything.
Meeting George
Bella was diagnosed with the ailment when she was only two years old. Since then, her family had tried different methods to improve her condition, but all to no avail.
However, they heard about service dogs and decided to give it a try. Bella was then introduced to George at the Service Dog Project in Ipswich, Massachusetts, where she volunteered.
It was a chance meeting that turned into something much bigger.
A match made in heaven
Although Bella loved animals, her previous encounters with dogs weren't great, as the dogs didn’t seem to like her at first - but George was different.
Soon, Bella and George became the best of friends. They were totally inseparable!
George clearly had other plans.
It’s the same kind of life-changing support as the blind man who kept his life-saving hero dog thanks to generous donors.
The greatest gift
Bella’s parents soon decided to take George home. At first, they started by taking him only on weekends and later permanently.
Little did they know that George would give their daughter one of the greatest gifts ever.
Besties for life
Thanks to George’s help, Bella is not only able to walk again; she now runs, swims, and can even ride a bicycle.
Bella riding her bike
This story is truly inspiring. Find out more about this amazing duo
Is there anything dogs can’t do? Because we’re yet to find any fault in these beautiful creatures.
Stories like this show how much we need to appreciate these canines. That’s why we can’t get enough of them, and from the look of things, you can’t either.
Did you find this story inspiring? Then don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
George really left his mark.
After Bella’s win with George, don’t miss the service dog who heroically saved its owner during a grocery store seizure.
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