She was about to undergo a high-risk surgery. The tumor was growing fast, and doctors warned her there wasn’t much time. With only a 20% chance of survival, she agreed—but asked for one last moment with her dog, Greta.
Greta, a 10-year-old German Shepherd, had been her only constant through years of illness, heartbreak, and solitude. When the dog entered the sterile hospital room, she lit up at the sight of her owner, nuzzling close as if sensing the final goodbye.
But then, Greta’s demeanor changed. She growled protectively, stepped between her and the doctors, and even bit one on the arm. It was completely unlike her.
The woman, shaken, asked for the surgery to be postponed—demanding new scans. Despite protests, the medical team agreed.
The results were baffling: the tumor was gone. No surgery needed. No explanation.
A week later, she walked through the park with Greta by her side, healthy and whole. Kneeling beside her dog, she whispered, “You knew. You saved me.”
Greta simply sighed, licked her cheek, and leaned in.