Brandon Scott was born without most of his four limbs due to a rare disease, but with the help of his service dog, Rona, he recently graduated from college and is planning a career in sports media or public relations. Rona was trained by Canine Companions for Independence and has been by Scott’s side since he applied for a dog as a sixth-grader. WISH-TV (Indianapolis) (6/27)
Updated: Thursday, 27 Jun 2013, 1:42 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 27 Jun 2013, 12:28 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Indianapolis resident Brandon Scott has a rare disease, but motivation and a K-9 friend helped him beat the odds.
Brandon was born missing most of his four limbs, Rona the dog acts as his hands. She carries things and picks things up for him.
He applied through Canine Companions for Independence in the sixth grade, so he could get used to working with helper.
When he left for Ball State, his parents were relieved that he had such a reliable partner by his side.
Rona gave him the ability to feel independent and made the transition to college much easier.
Now that Brandon has graduated, he says he wants to be on a sports talk radio show or work with public relations for an Indycar team.
He is even training for the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Click here to learn more about Canine Companions for Independence.
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