{"id":5558,"date":"2025-06-07T14:45:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T12:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helfende-pfoten.de\/tobias\/"},"modified":"2025-08-09T11:57:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-09T09:57:44","slug":"tobias","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/helfende-pfoten.de\/en\/life-paths\/tobias\/","title":{"rendered":"Tobias"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A new life for Tobias<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Tobias lives with ME\/CFS – myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. The illness began after a viral infection. Since then, everything has changed. <\/p>

When even life is too much<\/strong><\/p>

Tobias has been unable to work for over a year. Meeting up with friends, going for a walk, shopping or visiting a caf\u00e9 – all of these things were hardly possible before his assistance dog Leo came into his life.
ME\/CFS means: extreme exhaustion, sensitivity to light and sound and the feeling of being trapped in your own body. <\/p>

Even small efforts can trigger a “crash” – days, sometimes weeks of complete exhaustion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Leo brings hope and support<\/h3>

But there is help – on four paws.
Today, Leo, a specially trained assistance dog, helps her in everyday life. He provides support, can take on small tasks – and is one thing above all: Leo is always there. <\/p>

The Labrador is strong enough to help Tobias walk: “Leo doesn’t just give me help – he gives me hope,” <\/em>says Tobias.<\/p>

The regional magazine buten un binnen made a documentary<\/a> about the two of them. Thanks to people like you, Tobais can now lead a self-determined life again. <\/p>

More about ME\/CFS and our work<\/strong><\/p>

If you would like to find out more about Tobias, ME\/CFS and the special help provided by our dogs, take a look at our topic page: Assistance dogs & ME\/CFS<\/a>.<\/p>

If they ever need help with food or the vet, you can leave a donation here. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sparkasse K\u00f6lnBonn
IBAN: DE04 3705 0198 1934 0724 79
BIC: COLSDE33XXX
Purpose: \"Tobias & Leo\"

You can also donate via PayPal.
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