Staffordshire terrier puppy Ruby started out as 17-year-old Shauna Darcy’s companion to help the teen cope with her anxiety after a spate of bullying. When Shauna’s health worsened, however, she was alerted to the extraordinary extent of Ruby’s ability to help her.
Four years later, the now-21-year-old calls Ruby her “lifeline” and the reason she is able to leave the house.
