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I
first heard about Support Dogs on TV, a phone number was
given and I decided to give them a ring. I was born with
Hypophosphatemia osteo malacia (vitamin D resistant
rickets) and things were becoming increasingly
difficult.
I had a German Shepherd, Zeta, who was
accepted onto the training programme and became my working Support Dog eight
months later.Everything changed I could go
out alone and I didn't have to ask for help all the time. Zeta was always
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When she was five years old she went lame and
arthritis was diagnosed. The decision was made for her to retire and Zoe
came into my life, she was eight weeks old, fat, furry and full of mischief.
When she was six months old, our trainer, Marie, came to visit and training
began. As I had already trained with one dog I knew a lot of what was
required and had begun work with Zoe from day one.
On August 1st 2001 Zoe qualified as a Support Dog . Zoe is a wonderful
support, she is my best friend, she knows when I am down and lays her head
on my knee to cheer me up. Zeta no longer does any task work leaving it all
to the youngster, she is very much my husbands dog waiting each day for him
to come home from work. |
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