Lovely story: this retired cop says a service dog helped her deal with stress

The ex-policewoman says that her 4-legged companion was a great support to her.

Dogs are precious companions in life, Kerry Snuggs can attest. The former policewoman, originally from Fareham, Hampshire, says her four-legged companion has been a huge support.

Kerry Snuggs served in law enforcement for 21 years. But calling an ambulance changed his life forever… “The man tried to hurt himself. I had to knock him to the ground so he wouldn’t fall into the lake,” he told the Mirror.

“I hit my knee on the concrete, so I had a nasty operation. I had to move around in a wheelchair and crutches for 18 months in addition to physical therapy sessions. »

This accident ended his career in early 2012 and his mental condition worsened.

Rescue meeting

Kerry contacted the Dogs Trust Association to get a service dog. It was then that she met Bert. The English Springer/Basset Hound mix has literally changed its existence.

Acts of Kindness is designed to help a grieving widow find a lost union. Over time, the community of volunteers has grown and enabled more than 40,000 acts of kindness.

During lockdown, Kerry and Bert delivered thousands of food packages to those in need. “I believe that we are stronger and that the community can really support those in need,” Kerry said.

“He looked into my soul. He saw how broken I was, ”recalls the main character. Burt himself went through an ordeal. The organization rescued him from the clutches of an evil master who treated him badly and tied him up.

The dog even encouraged him to form his own association. Acts of Kindness is designed to help a grieving widow find a lost union. Over time, the community of volunteers has grown and enabled more than 40,000 acts of kindness.

During lockdown, Kerry and Bert delivered thousands of food parcels to those in need. “I believe that we are stronger and that the community can really support those in need,” Kerry  said. “And I’m grateful for Bert, he’s a part of me and I’m lost without him.

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