A six-year-old girl who suffers from a severe form of epilepsy, met her service dog for the first time on Sunday.

We first introduced you to Wyllow last November, and many of our viewers responded and donated so the family could afford the service dog she needed.

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Because of the community’s support, Wyllow was paired with a seizure response dog named Bailey.

“Wyllow, look who’s here,” exclaimed Wyllow’s mom as the service dog approached Wyllow for the first time.

“Bailey!” Wyllow cried out. “It’s so exciting to see you!”

“It was kind of tear jerking when she first got out of the vehicle and just to see Wyllow say her name,” said her mom, Angel Barsoda.

Bailey is a miracle for Wyllow.

Last spring, Wyllow was diagnosed with a severe form of epilepsy and suffers from frequent seizures.

Wyllow has suffered less frequent seizures since she was placed on a medication, but her prescription may have to change often due to her form of epilepsy.

“It's really, it's just something that we've come to accept,” said Barsoda. “We've come to accept that this is her life and this is our life too.”

After hearing Wyllow's story on NewsCenter 16, Northern Indiana Service Dogs, a local organization based in Plymouth, reached out to the family.

“So many of these families need dogs and so many other organizations charge literally thousands and thousands of dollars for these dogs,” said Rachel Curley, the director of Northern Indiana Service Dogs. “And I know with medical conditions and what the families go through that that's just out of reach.”

Bailey started her training at about eight weeks old, and after just one year, she and her trainer, Breezy, won first place in the service dog competition at the Marshall County 4-H Fair.

“Training her hasn't been too hard because she just aims to please people,” said Breezy.

In two weeks, Bailey will compete at the state fair.

Meanwhile, Bailey will continue to spend time with Wyllow in preparation for when Bailey becomes Wyllow's full-time service dog in September.

Bailey will always be by Wyllow's side and get help when a seizure is about to strike.

“With seizure response dogs, it's a smell,” said Curley. “Before the individuals have a seizure, their chemical balance changes and the dogs can alert to that.”

It's an important job, one that Bailey is ready to take on.

“We put a lot of time into our service dogs and they do save lives,” said Curley. “They're there, they're your best friend, they let you know when something's happening, and the biggest thing is you're never alone when you have your service dog with you.”

“We are very much looking forward to her joining our family,” said Barsoda.

The family is still paying off the service dog and if anyone would like to help, you can send your donations to Northern Indiana Service Dogs.

You can make the check out to Northern Indiana Service Dogs, write “Bailey and Wyllow” in the memo, and send it to:

Northern Indiana Service Dogs

1913 – F N. Michigan Street PMG 190

Plymouth, IN 46563

If you or someone you know is in need of a service dog, you can contact the organization

, or call 574-952-1635.