pikespooches Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 http://www.areanews.com.au/news/local/news...og/1946483.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mila's Mum Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Awesome - love hearing stories like these http://www.areanews.com.au/news/local/news...og/1946483.aspx Daisy's a special dog BY TANYA PATTISON 20 Sep, 2010 12:00 AM SHE may look like your average Jack Russell, but this unassuming little pooch is actually a lifesaving hero. Daisy is a Lions Hearing Dog and last week she was introduced to her new owner, Griffith mum of two, Cassandra Watt, who is profoundly deaf. Daisy has been specially trained to alert Cassandra to sounds in the home by touching her with a paw. Things like knocks on the door, a baby crying, a whistling kettle or the phone ringing. Most importantly, she will alert her to lifesaving sounds like the smoke alarm. Cassandra's partner Tony Crompton and dad to Savinna, 3, and Damikita, 2, said Daisy was a very welcome addition to the family. "It just gives Cass a greater feeling of safety," he said. "Just the other night Daisy helped out with the girls - she heard them crying in the bedroom and she ran in and let Cass know. "I do shiftwork so when I'm not here it is good to know Daisy will be her ears. She will be more confident now. We can't thank Mission Australia and Griffith Lions enough." Lions hearing dogs are trained at a centre at Verdun in the Adelaide Hills. Trainer David Horne was one of two who spent the week in Griffith training Daisy. He said it was important that the Griffith community understood the important role Daisy will play. "You may see Daisy in places where dogs are not usually permitted," he said. "People are used to seeing guide dogs for the blind but these dogs are all different breeds. Daisy will have the same access rights as guide dogs and will be identified by her bright orange collar and lead. "Nearly all our dogs come from either the RSPCA or the pound. "The Griffith Lions Club sponsored Daisy's delivery and they will also do follow-up training with her." Cassandra thanked the Griffith Lions Club and Mission Australia for helping make her new companion a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 That's fantastic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 About time the Lions Hearing Dogs was actually mentioned in such an article. Usually the reporters "forget" about who has done all the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl85 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I went to school with that girl, she has been through a lot lately, absolute hell and back... its good to see things are finally looking up for her Go Cassie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemymutts Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 That is so fantastic!!! I rescued a dog which ended up becoming a hearing dog & the ladies were wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfsie Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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