Montreal nurse Josée St. Onge lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a painful genetic connective tissue disorder that went undiagnosed for decades. She has been looking for a specialized service dog who can help her regain independence and a better quality of life; but the process is proving to be very difficult. She spoke to Ken Connors.

<p dir="ltr">Montreal nurse Jos&eacute;e St. Onge lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a painful genetic connective tissue disorder that went undiagnosed for decades. She has been looking for a specialized service dog who can help her regain independence and a better quality of life; but the process is proving to be very difficult. She spoke to Ken Connors.</p>

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At 51, Josée St. Onge is living with a painful and exhausting genetic connective tissue disorder – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder that went undiagnosed for decades. Basic tasks like cooking or picking up a phone can be agonizing. All she wants is Remi – a specialized, trained service dog who can help her regain independence, safety, and a better quality of life – but getting a service dog is proving to be very difficult. She spoke to Ken Connors.

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