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My baby, Tessa, was born on September 22, 2013. She was in Florida, and I was in Texas having heart surgery that same year. September 22 is also my birthday — just like Tessa’s.

Lisa Steacy

When I moved to Florida in 2016, I finally saw her. That’s when she became my service dog, and I discovered we shared the exact same birthday. It felt meant to be.

Because of her, I got out of a wheelchair after being told I would never walk again. She would wake me up at night if my blood sugar dropped too low. She protected me and cared for me in ways no one else could.

Three nights before I had to put her to sleep, she began bringing her stuffed baby to Brandy every night. It was as if she knew she wasn’t going to make it much longer.

What a precious dog Tessa was. We both miss her every single day.

Story submitted by Lisa Steacy

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