Brenda E. and Calvin of VirginiaCalvin, a 2-year-old, Terrier-Lhasa Apso mix from a shelter in Fresno, California, has found a new calling as a Hearing Dog for Brenda. "Calvin," says Brenda, "has been a lifesaver. I travel a lot, and he is my ears." Several times Brenda learned that she had slept through fire alarms while staying in hotels. "You never really relax after that happens," she said.
Brenda carries a portable smoke detector on the road and informs hotels of her hearing challenge. "But not once has anyone bothered to wake me, and detectors only work when the smoke is already in the room."
"Calvin works at home, too," says Brenda, noting that Hearing Dogs are invaluable for notifying humans about oven timers, smoke detectors and alarm clocks. Hearing Dogs help recipients by being their ears while the recipient is shopping or going for a walk, providing freedom and confidence.
Article by Kimberly M., DFD Information Resource Coordinator
Brenda carries a portable smoke detector on the road and informs hotels of her hearing challenge. "But not once has anyone bothered to wake me, and detectors only work when the smoke is already in the room."
"Calvin works at home, too," says Brenda, noting that Hearing Dogs are invaluable for notifying humans about oven timers, smoke detectors and alarm clocks. Hearing Dogs help recipients by being their ears while the recipient is shopping or going for a walk, providing freedom and confidence.
Article by Kimberly M., DFD Information Resource Coordinator
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