With her trembling and different-coloured eyes, Lola might not look like much. Yet, on that summer evening in 2022, she revealed an unsuspected strength. As Jill lost consciousness following a desperate act linked to prescription drug addiction and severe depression, the tiny dog became her guide.
She ran to a group of campers, nudging their feet with her nose and doing pirouettes to get their attention. Her persistence paid off, and she led them to her owner's motionless body. While first aid was being administered, Lola stayed right there, pressed against Jill's stomach. She never took her eyes off the rescuers, as if willing them on with her own determination.
The fight of a lifetime
Jill survived, but the hardest part was yet to come: rebuilding her life. For a year, she fought a fierce battle against her inner demons. In her darkest moments, when getting out of bed felt like an insurmountable task, Lola was there. Silent and ever-present, she offered Jill the one thing she needed: unconditional love and a reason to hold on.
A new beginning, together
Today, in 2026, Jill and Lola's story has become a symbol of hope. Jill has turned her pain into strength and now works at a treatment centre for women in need. With her little hero by her side, she helps others find their way out of the tunnel of addiction.
Bike rides and shared sunsets are no longer moments of solitude, but celebrations of a life reclaimed. “*She saved me that day,*” Jill says emotionally. “*And, in a way, she’s continued to save me every day since.*”
