Service dog is alarmed as little girl with diabetes plays outside – what her dad discovered minutes later was critical

Pets often bring comfort and companionship, but some animals go beyond that, becoming vital partners in managing health. A recent video by TikTok user @kennedyst1djourney has captivated many, showcasing the incredible role that a service dog plays in monitoring the health of a young girl. The video, shared by the girl’s mother, quickly went viral as viewers were moved by the dog’s dedication and the deep bond between the two.

In the video, the mother explains how Kona, their service dog, helps keep her daughter’s type 1 diabetes under control. "He alerts above 145 and below 75 to help keep her in range," she shares, outlining the important task the dog performs in keeping her daughter’s blood sugar levels stable. However, on this particular day, the mother noticed Kona acting anxious while her daughter was playing outside, prompting her to record the moment. She shares how Kona had suddenly gotten off from the sofa he was sitting on and moved into an official alerting stance, which included gestures like "Sit or lie down, hold eye contact, paw alert, and quiet cry."

Upon noticing the dog's alert gestures, her husband walked towards the door along with Kona to check on their daughter, Kennedy, while the mother checked the sugar levels monitor. Kona, who typically responds within a certain target range, "missed his normal target window." Despite this, Kona’s instincts kicked in, and he was determined to check on his young owner. "He smelled his girl from across the street in her friend's front yard," the mother explains. This led to the father stepping outside with Kona to check the daughter’s blood sugar, which was 189, far higher than normal. The mother later expresses deep gratitude for Kona’s unwavering dedication. "He’s always working hard for his girl, even if he’s not perfect," she says, reminding viewers of the essential role service dogs play in healthcare. 

Countless internet users also praised the service dog's quick action. @wittchnkoda wrote, "That he smelt it from across the street, door closed. Is remarkable. We really don't deserve animals. Good boy." @healthfittnature shared, "That is crazy that he smelled her from across the street, amazing." @hummingbird.1976 exclaimed, "Well, in fairness, she's all the way across the street. If he missed his target window, that's probably due to the distance. He did really well." @georgiab024 shared her personal incident, "My husband has a diabetic alert dog, and he is amazing. They are so talented. While shopping, he pulled my husband to a lady 5 aisles over and alerted us that her levels were drastically low. A pharmacist came with everything that was needed to help the woman."

According to another amazing service dog story, a couple was left confused by their dog’s strange behavior until they realized that Spy, their assistance dog, had just saved their type 1 diabetic daughter from a potential medical emergency. The video shared on the TikTok account @theboggs_family shows Spy urgently alerting the couple about their daughter’s rapidly dropping blood sugar before even her continuous glucose monitor (CGM) noticed. Spy’s nudging led the couple to check their daughter’s blood sugar, which was dangerously low. "Good girl, Spy!" they said, praising the dog for her life-saving alert. 

For more interesting service dog content, follow @kennedyst1djourney on their TikTok account.