Woman survives brain injury with beloved dog's help

Thursday, January 26, 2017
A woman with a history of traumatic brain injury and bleeding says she's getting better with the help of a sweet service dog.

Janaye says she suffered an injury five years ago that left her prone to brain bleeds, including one that happened last Thanksgiving.
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In November 2016, she was rushed into emergency surgery with her third bleed, and doctors performed a craniotomy on Janaye.



Now, she says her life has changed with the help of a service dog named Colt.

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"I am so blessed to have him," Janaye writes, adding, "All the rehab/physical therapy and other therapies were easier this time with him by my side. Thank you, Colt."
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Colt has a special mission to help alert Janaye to coming seizures and pass out spells, also known as syncope.

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Janaye says 15 minutes before the medical event, Colt gets her to a safe place so she can lay down, protecting her from serious falls and accidents.



She says Colt is truly a gift from God.

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