She has been forthright about her health issues ever since. She said that her dog Bowie—named after the late David Bowie—had a sixth sense about her health problems.
Prior to her breast cancer diagnosis, this occurred. The woman from Tennessee described how her dog would constantly smell her right side.
An early warning indication that anything was wrong was that the cancer was subsequently found on the same side.
Following her diagnosis and subsequent treatments, which included surgery and chemotherapy, Bowie’s demeanor dramatically changed, becoming even more reserved.
No one could get near Shannen because her dog was so “crazy protective,” as she put it. Their strong connection was highlighted by this.
