Imagine going through life not being able to hear and how
difficult that could make even the simplest of tasks. Imagine then how valued a
hearing dog would be.
I am writing
this blog with some first hand experience. My Aunt is profoundly deaf and has
been for all of her life. Around 10 years ago my aunt was given the opportunity
to get a hearing dog for the deaf. She took up this opportunity and was given a
lovely Pomeranian called George. George is highly trained and will let my aunt
know when the phone rings; the door bell goes and even wakes her up when the
alarm goes off in the morning. The pair goes everywhere together and he alerts
her to any danger. On one occasion he let my Aunt know that the kitchen tap was
running and flooding the kitchen. The difference that George has made in my
Aunt’s life is incredible, he is an absolute star!
Unfortunately
due to health problems George has recently retired from work but my Aunt has
him now as a pet. Hopefully another dog for the deaf isn’t long away either.
Hearing Dogs for
Deaf People is a charity that do spectacular work in training young dogs to do
life changing things. The work they do and the dogs they provide make such a
difference to people’s lives. If you wish more information or to make a
donation the website is http://www.hearingdogs.org.uk
Below is a picture of George in his winter jumper.
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