The OsKar Nominations
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posted by Chris at 19:27
How special is/are your beast(s)? I'm sure the answer is "Very" or something similar.
But is/are any of your beast(s) trained to save your life? I bet most of you say "No" to that one; none of mine are - trained to give me stress more like. But I'd bet you'd agree with me that a beast like that would be a very, very special beast.
Well, we've been on White Lodge walks and to shows and stuff, and totally unbeknown to us, we have been in the presence of such a beast.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you:
OsKar
Oskar
Well, we don't, obviously; but the Personal Assistance Dogs did to his owner. Now I'd heard of PAT dogs, hearing dogs for the deaf, and of course everyone knows about guide dogs for the blind. But this is something else.
Here is OsKar's story - this is straight of the card we were given yesterday, so if there's any issues with copyright and stuff just let us know and we'll sort it. But I think OsKar and dogs like him deserve all the recognition they can get.
Anyway, (gets off soapbox) OsKar's story:
My name is Oskar and I am a Lurcher (a crossbreed of Greyhound, Whippet, Bedlington Terrier and collie). My human friend has Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 uses a pump which delivers insulin every 3 minutes to keep her alive. Because she has had this condition for almost 25 years, sometimes she does not recognise the symptoms which indicate that her blood sugar is dropping (hypoglycaemia).
If not treated this can lead to falls, unconsciousness, brain damage and even death. I have been specially trained to recognise these signs and taught ways of alerting my owner that her condition is changing to ensure that she stays safe. If she is confused , I can help her to find what she needs to make her better. If she is ill at night, I will realise and wake her in time to prevent a life threatening episode. I can also press an alarm to get help. I sit behind her when she drives and keep an eye on her blood suger.
It may seem like a big responsibility and a hard job for me, but I love what I do; it is just like playing a game all day long. I have special status and go everywhere with her and I get to meet lots of interesting people and go to places where not many dogs can go.
My friend says I have changed her life, giving her the confidence and safety to do things she would not previously have done.
Now, I don't about you, but I think that that is just totally amazing, and that OsKar is an absolute star. If you agree, click here or on the comments link and leave a message for OsKar.
PS. We at The Beasly Beasts would like to apologise for spelling OsKar's name wrong all this time.
But is/are any of your beast(s) trained to save your life? I bet most of you say "No" to that one; none of mine are - trained to give me stress more like. But I'd bet you'd agree with me that a beast like that would be a very, very special beast.
Well, we've been on White Lodge walks and to shows and stuff, and totally unbeknown to us, we have been in the presence of such a beast.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you:
OsKar
Oskar
Well, we don't, obviously; but the Personal Assistance Dogs did to his owner. Now I'd heard of PAT dogs, hearing dogs for the deaf, and of course everyone knows about guide dogs for the blind. But this is something else.
Here is OsKar's story - this is straight of the card we were given yesterday, so if there's any issues with copyright and stuff just let us know and we'll sort it. But I think OsKar and dogs like him deserve all the recognition they can get.
Anyway, (gets off soapbox) OsKar's story:
My name is Oskar and I am a Lurcher (a crossbreed of Greyhound, Whippet, Bedlington Terrier and collie). My human friend has Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 uses a pump which delivers insulin every 3 minutes to keep her alive. Because she has had this condition for almost 25 years, sometimes she does not recognise the symptoms which indicate that her blood sugar is dropping (hypoglycaemia).
If not treated this can lead to falls, unconsciousness, brain damage and even death. I have been specially trained to recognise these signs and taught ways of alerting my owner that her condition is changing to ensure that she stays safe. If she is confused , I can help her to find what she needs to make her better. If she is ill at night, I will realise and wake her in time to prevent a life threatening episode. I can also press an alarm to get help. I sit behind her when she drives and keep an eye on her blood suger.
It may seem like a big responsibility and a hard job for me, but I love what I do; it is just like playing a game all day long. I have special status and go everywhere with her and I get to meet lots of interesting people and go to places where not many dogs can go.
My friend says I have changed her life, giving her the confidence and safety to do things she would not previously have done.
Now, I don't about you, but I think that that is just totally amazing, and that OsKar is an absolute star. If you agree, click here or on the comments link and leave a message for OsKar.
PS. We at The Beasly Beasts would like to apologise for spelling OsKar's name wrong all this time.
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1 Comments:
Wow Oskar, sorry Oscar you deserve one! (An oscar that is!) What a responsibility you've got!
We on the farm think you're really cool and are sending you and your Mum some big slobbery licks!
Love from Waljan, Faith, Beryl, Poppy, Kish and Looney Luce x
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