A Dog's Instinct: How Indie Helped Save a Life with an Unlikely Match
A Dog's Intuition
Lucy Humphrey, a 44-year-old woman from Wales, found herself in a life-threatening situation due to her battle with lupus. In 2017, she was given a warning that she needed to find a kidney donor within 5 years to survive.
A Chance Encounter
Last year, as Lucy and her partner, Cenydd, took their camper van to the beach for a barbecue, their dog, Indie, seemed drawn to a woman nearby who was crocheting. Indie repeatedly approached the woman, leading to a conversation between Lucy and the stranger, Katie James.
A Remarkable Discovery
During their chat, Lucy revealed her need for a kidney transplant, sparking Katie to mention that she had recently joined a kidney donor registry. Surprisingly, after contacting a donor coordinator, they discovered that Katie was a perfect match for Lucy, defying incredible odds of 1 in 22,000,000.
A Life-Saving Gift
In October, the successful transplant took place, saving Lucy's life. The bond created during this life-altering experience led to a lasting friendship between Lucy, Cenydd, Katie, and even Indie.
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