CONNOR & BRADLEY

"Reflecting on how Bradley has impacted my life, I would say the noticeable impacts were the observations of others. My peers and mentors that knew me prior to having a medical service dog have been the most vocal in recognizing the changes. I was recently talking with a mentor from Duquesne University who has known me prior to being paired with Bradley. He observed that prior to being paired with Bradley, I would not sit with my back exposed to doors. Since being paired, it has become more evident that I am more relaxed in public settings. With regard to my disability surrounding seizures, Bradley has restored my sense of independence. Even though we are a collective team and I consider Bradley an extension of myself, I do not fear having a seizure in public. I know that even as I regain consciousness, Bradley will be there. From this perspective, I do not have to fear being alone in public in the onset of a seizure. It is difficult to measure the extent of the impact Bradley has had on my quality of life. One paragraph is simply not enough to highlight the impact Bradley has had. I am forever grateful to Life Changing Service Dogs, and Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs."