“Her name is Pink. She’s service dog.”

 My name is Pink. I am a service dog, and this is my story.
 

I have very important work.  I a very busy hardworking dog.

Case in point:  I  have introduced you previously to Tammy who shared her story and how Pink (That is me!) a very special Bulldog has helped her with her PTSD. In case you missed Tammy’s story here is the link.  Tammy and Pink; A True Story.

I have more to share with you.... There is first some things you need to know about me.


EDITOR REMARKS: My curiosity was peeked about the special qualities of Pink. So I ask her owner for a little more background. “Yes” I replied, I was eager to learn more about this special dog. I have never heard of a Bulldog as a Service Dog. Have you?

It turns out Pink’s owner is a nurse, and she takes Pink to work at the hospital. I was told that Pink has trained to help with Patients with cancer. And Pink also helps with PTSD.

I had to know more. You know there are not many Bullys that do this.  So we ask Pink through her owner some questions.

Q: Is your name really Pink?
A: Yes My name Pink. My official name is ROGAN's PINK DIAMOND. I was actually called ‘Whitey’, but there was some concern over that name. So We change my name to Pink.

Q: So Pink when you meet a patient what normally happens? How long do you stay with a patient?
A: Depends, if patient is having treatment. It can be a weekly visit, or even overnight sometimes.

Q: What would your owner like others to know about a service dog that helps PTSD patients?
A: I can help with a 75 percent reductions in symptoms.

Q: What happens when the patient is released? Is there additional service dog support?
A: The hospital has a program, but not with me.

PINK IN HER WORKING UNIFORM TAKING A NAP        

Q: What do you do to relieve stress?

A: Well that is a simple question to answer ... Here let me just show you.

Pinks owner brings Pink independently to patient’s homes. That is how Tammy happened to be introduced to Pink.

It turns out that Pinks parents were both service dogs. She was bred by lady to be a service dog. These dogs alert for changes in vital signs, odors, change in mood, pre-seizure activity. She alerts for high stress. About changes in odor, pink and other dogs can smell infections before fevers start. They can smell high blood sugar. Pink senses stress on people. Pink’s owner has a theory, that she smells cortisol, a stress hormone.

“Tammy’s vital signs improve while pink is there and the effects last about three days. This varies per patient. Tammy’s blood pressure reduces 20 mmhg systolic without medication. Theoretically patients with hypertension alone would benefit from emotional support dog services.” You medical informed types may understand the technical stuff, All I know is it sounded like Pink can really help relieve many of the stress symptoms that some PTSD patients experience and thereby at least for a short time lessen the amount of medications needed.

It turns out the Pinks owner also has PTSD so she has experienced firsthand the power of Pinks attention and focus in helping the humans in need.. “I have post-traumatic stress disorder and Pink is my service dog. She licks a lot of tears. She snuggles special. She can find the most stressed person in the room.”

Now there is more to the amazing Pink we are working on a very special follow-up on another of Pink’s special friends… A 13 year old cancer survivor named JO…. So do not go far. Pink has more magic to share with you….