Service Dog Bailey Breaks The Rules To Save His Mommy
Meet Katie Graham and her service dog, Bailey.
At her side for more than 4 years, Bailey always does the impossible for his mommy, even if it means breaking the rules.
Bailey to the Rescue
Katie has something called POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) that makes her feel faint sometimes.
But Bailey, her furry hero, is always there. He can tell when Katie’s heart beats too fast, and before she even knows it, he’s there to help her sit down safely.
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“Bailey alerts to my rising heart rate prior to a fainting episode. This allows me enough time to sit and get in a safe position in case I do lose consciousness. Bailey will do what is called deep pressure therapy to help lower my heart rate and encourage blood flow.” said Katie Graham.
If she feels very faint, Bailey gives her special hugs to make her feel better. He can even bring her medicine, water, snacks, and her phone.
Bailey is like a magical helper, as he always seem to know what Katie needs.
The Day Bailey Did the Impossible
One day, while Katie was washing dishes, Bailey noticed something was wrong.
He knew Katie might faint, so he quickly helped her sit down.
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Katie needed her medicine, but it was too far back on the counter. What Bailey did next was amazing!
Even though Bailey knew he wasn’t allowed to jump on the counter, he did it anyway because he wanted to make sure Katie was okay.
“He is very determined and does not give up. Jumping on the counter is not allowed in my house. What Bailey did was intelligent disobedience. This means that he knows he is not allowed to jump on the counter, but he knew he absolutely had to in order to keep me safe and healthy.” says Katie Graham.
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He grabbed the medicine and brought it to Katie. Then, he even got a bottle of water for her from the fridge. Bailey knew the rules, but he also knew helping Katie was more important.
Bailey’s Love for Katie
Katie has a camera that caught all of this on video, and she shared it with everyone. People all over the world saw what Bailey did and were amazed by his love and bravery.
Bailey is always there for Katie, helping her live a happy life. Katie says that by sharing their story, she hopes to make others feel less alone. Bailey is her rock, her best friend, and her hero, always ready to save the day.
And so, Katie and Bailey’s adventure continues, filled with love, courage, and lots of happy moments.
Bailey, the superhero dog, shows us that with a little help from our friends, we can do anything.
@serviceaussiebailey The daily struggle with POTS is often a silent fight. People do not understand how debilitating it is on a daily basis. My condition worsens as I try to just keep my life in order. It’s so unbelievably heartbreaking to realize your body can’t even handle doing dishes anymore. #pots #potssyndrome #potsawareness #spoonless #disability #POTS #fyp #foryou #servicedog #GetCrackin
