my widowed mother has lost her hearing.
she can not hear the alarm clock, and may not notice the smoke detector. she has tried hearing aids, but has chronic ear infections, so a fitting isn't possible. the ear, nose, throat doctor has prescribed a hearing alert dog and hearing aids, but these are not covered by our provincial medical insurance.
the dog will receive professional training to assist my mother daily for her safety and comfort. I will also have to look for funding for training this dog, which will cost $4,500.00 Canadian. a schooled service dog costs from $20,000 to $40,000. the waiting list for a schooled dog is over two years, and the schools don't favor sending service dogs to children or the elderly.
I am unable to pay for these things myself because I am on a disability pension due to injuries from a car accident. I have a mobility service dog, which has helped me gain independence and confidence. I know how amazing dogs can be. Mom's dog would be trained to alert her when her name is called, the phone rings, the smoke detector alarms, the door bells rings, when the microwave is done, and dial 9-1-1. the dog could also help her dress when her arthritis flares.
the ball is rolling, the doctor and the dog trainer have talked. we just have to get the right dog to train, ASAP. Mom has asked the Lions Club to help pay for training the dog, and herself.
I am checking into rescued dogs, but there will still be the cost of transporting the dog to our little town. the right dog has not shown up locally. Please help my Mom live safely by voting or donating. (more) 
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Trained dogs can be expensive. We have been actually looking into fundraising to get a search and rescue dog for our boy. They want close to 10,000$ for one which is beyond anything we could afford. It takes up to two years to get them trained. Hope you get your wish!!!
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I may have found the right dog her on RHF, but I need a crate and travel expenses for the dog.
any donations would go towards get this dog to Creston, B.C., Canada.
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I can comp-letly understand your mothers situation. My mother is training her black lab as a service dog as well she has a disease called M.S. You are correct whe you say that a fully schooled dog for is 20 to 40 thousand. That is why many people try to pay someone on the side to train there doy that is what my mom is currently in the process of. You got my five stars godd luck.
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Good Luck to you! My 6yr old is hearing impaired and wears hearing aids. His one day can get worse and he too may need more to help him. I wish for help if he ever needs it, so I can do what I can for your mom now. Here's my 5
looking good...best of luck to you.
Heh,maybe we should get a hearing dog.........my hubby WON'T WEAR his hearing aids!!One day he asked me why I don't talk much,and I told him it's because I don't like to SHOUT!!Here's my 5.
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Edited on: Jun 22, 2007 13:23 pm
Thank you for your vote to help me gain quality care for chronically ill patients! I wish you the best for you and your wonderful dog! God bless you both!
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These dogs are angels in disguise!!! Macy has seizures and we were fortunate enough to meet with one of these dogs that could detect seizures before they happen. They are amazing!!! We never appreciate them enough!!! I hope your mother gets the one she needs :)
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hi really hope you can get your wish for a hearing dog because i can relate to this . i to would like a hearing dog . but where i live they don't let us have pets .?
but good luck and hope you win
R0LLY57
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Thank you so much
Sheila
Edited on: Jun 20, 2007 17:48 pm
Were back with 5!! I sure hope it's granted this time!! I wish you and your mom
the best!!! Keep the faith!! 7 is lucky!!
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hey you have my vote...you should be at the top with me it looks like we are thinking the same things...and that video was amazing.
Alanna and Shadow