Ann Blake’s muscular dystrophy diagnosis left her feeling helpless and suicidal until a friend urged her to get a canine companion. Now she’s one of 7,000 people doggedly cared for by a pet pal Ann Blake’s muscular dystrophy diagnosis left her feeling helpless and suicidal until a friend urged her to get a canine companion. Now she’s one of 7,000 people doggedly cared for by a pet pal Health