Meredith Bissette
Trainer
Meredith has an incredible story that many may or may not know!
In 2016, Meredith had a tumor in her lower spine that was removed in 19 hours of surgery and had hardware placed in her back. Everything went well and she was doing great… Fast forward to 2020, and her hardware had failed causing a tunnel to form between her bowels and her spine. She was essentially dumping poop into her brain!
She has had 6 brain surgeries, 2 neck surgeries, and multiple stomach and back surgeries. She had to completely learn how to walk again as she was deemed and quadriplegic. She went from full time wheelchair user, to a walker, to crutches, and now she has her service dog Thanos to help!
Thanos is a big goofy Great Dane. As Meredith’s mobility service dog, he helps her pick up items, brace, balance, and so much more. He loves working for Meredith and loves agility!
If you see Meredith, you are welcome to ask her questions about her journey and look at Thanos but please don’t touch him.
Meredith teaches Agility and Service Dog classes along with managing the social media for Jackie's. She loves what she does!