What Is Chloe Fullers Illness? How Did A Pet Change Her Life?

Chloe Fuller, a 23-year-old Lancashire native, was forced to drop out of school as a young teen when she was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS). 

Struggling to come to terms with her handicap and lack of independence, it was then that the service dog Ted entered her life – and changed everything. With Chloe’s guidance, Ted quickly learned over 100 commands aimed at helping her do simple tasks that most would take for granted, from putting on shoes to aiding recovery after episodes of blackout. 

Now, alongside her “super dogs,” Chloe is striving to break down stereotypes about disabilities and create a positive outlook for those affected by impairments. 

19 year old Chloe has trained her pet spaniel to help with everyday tasks around the home, from retrieving items to aiding when she needs changing or putting away the washing. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome causes an increase in heart rate after standing or sitting up due to its genetic link of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which has drastically weakened Chloe’s joints.

When Chloe Fuller was just 14 years old, she met Ted – a five-month-old puppy who would go on to change her life. 

At the time, Chloe was living with a rare condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), which causes an increase in heart rate after standing or sitting up.

The condition made it difficult for Chloe to attend a school like other kids her age, so she was homeschooled starting at age 13. By 16, Chloe was using a wheelchair due to the weakened state of her joints.

However, Ted – whom Chloe met through Dog Assistance in Disability (AID) – quickly became accustomed to her wheelchair and proved to be an invaluable assistance dog. 

Over the next 13 months, the duo qualified as one of the youngest and quickest partnerships with Dog AID. Ted helped Chloe with everything from putting on shoes to aiding recovery after episodes of blackout. He even became something of a social media star, with his own Facebook and Instagram profiles.

Thanks to Ted, Chloe’s mother Nicola was able to return to work two days a week. Chloe credits Ted with bringing joy and laughter into her life, saying “I don’t know what I would do without him.”

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