A Dog Named Slugger

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.

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