Having a chronic illness is not only difficult; scary Symptoms can appear out of nowhere, and the extremely random occurrence makes living alone almost impossible. Fortunately, we have service animals who work tirelessly to keep their owners safe. Their intelligence and intuition give many people their lives back and help their owner’s freedom. One such dog, named Echo, is a beautiful Border Collie. She has a sassy, playful side that keeps her mother, Jaime, smiling every day. However, he wasn’t just there for Jaime’s entertainment and companionship. He is with his mother to do an important job: save her life.
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One day, Jaime was filming Echo when she went on top of the refrigerator to rest. Jaime got to share his dog’s agility and intelligence with friends and family. But then he started to feel bad. Echo started barking as she smelled the change in his body chemistry. Jaime knew he needed to go to bed soon. As Jaime lay, his chronic illness reared its ugly head. Jaime is epileptic.
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Sensing Jaime’s impending seizure, Echo quickly got down from the fridge and went over to him. First, he grabbed a bottle of his emergency meds and handed it to her. Then, when he starts to grab, Echo climbs on top of Jaime to stop him. Because he suffers from tonic-clonic seizures, his body movements become erratic and he can injure himself. Echo’s gentle pressure and support helps keep him safe.
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As the seizure began to pass, Echo stayed with Jaime until he was ready to sit up. His honesty and compassion extend beyond his work. He loves his mother and wants nothing more than for her to be okay. Thanks to Jaime’s security cameras, you can watch the entire scene play out in the video below.