The true life story of a dog who changed everything for one
woman. For the first time in my life, I didn't need to
pretend, I didn't need to be tough: I only needed to be
honest. "I have cerebral palsy. I walk funny and my balance
is bad. I fall a lot. My hands shake, too. That means I'm
not so good at carrying things. And if I drop stuff,
sometimes it's hard to just bend down and get it." I waited
anxiously for the interviewer's response. She smiled. "It
sounds like a service dog could be great for you." So began
Leigh Brill's journey toward independence and confidence,
all thanks to a trained companion dog named Slugger. The
struggling college student and the Labrador with a "a coat
like sunshine" and a tail that never stopped wagging became
an instant team. Together, they transformed a challenge
into a triumph. Together, they inspired and educated
everyone they met. Now, Leigh honors her friend with the
story of their life, together.
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