Earlier this year, 39-year-old Priscilla Timmons suffered a pulmonary embolism, three cardiac arrests, and multiple organ failures. Doctors at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines, Florida, placed her in a medically induced coma, giving her only a 10% chance of survival. During her hospital stay, she got a visit from therapy dog Scrunchie, who nuzzled her hand and her fingers moved for the first time.
Timmons says she was aware of voices around her but couldn’t move or open her eyes until Scrunchie’s touch helped her lift her hand. She describes the dog’s visit as a turning point, saying, “As a huge dog lover, this gave me all the motivation to reach out to her as much as possible.” She calls therapy dogs like Scrunchie “such angels.”
After waking, Timmons reunited with her family and eventually made a full recovery. Last week, she returned to the hospital to thank her caregivers and Scrunchie. Now, she runs the social media account Faith Flows Strong, where she helps raise awareness about blood clots.
Source: PEOPLE
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