Diabetes Rescue Dogs
Volume Seven of The Old Farmer's Almanac for Children featured this story about Luke and how his diabetes support dog Jedi saved his life :
THE NOSE KNOWS -
Luke, age 7, and his dog, Jedi, are pals, buddies, best friends. Luke is diabetic, and Jedi is his Diabetic Alert Dog. Jedi is trained to use his nose to detect when Luke’s health is at risk and then alert an adult.
Late one night, Luke was asleep in a bed near his mother. Jedi was also nearby. Without his knowing it, Luke’s blood sugar level dropped—a danger to someone with diabetes. Jedi smelled the change in Luke’s breath and sprang into action. He jumped on and off the bed to wake Luke’s mother. When this didn’t work, he laid his body on top of hers. This woke her up. Then Jedi bowed; that’s his way of saying that Luke’s blood sugar is “low.” Luke’s mother was then able to care for him.
You can download a colour pdf of this story and other great animal hero stories from The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids website.
How to Get a Dog Guide
Lion's Foundation of Canada provides Dog Guides to Canadians with a wide variety of different challenges. If you know someone who is insulin-dependent and has difficulty knowing when their blood sugar level gets too low, they can apply for a Diabetic Alert Dog Guide on the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guide website.
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| Lions Foundation Dog Guides Logo |
If you would like to help someone like Luke get a Dog Guide, you can participate in a local walk for Dog Guides. All the money you raise goes towards the training and placement of Dog Guides with
Canadians with challenges. Communities host Walks in the Spring and Fall. Visit their Dog Guide Walk locations page to find the Walk closest to you.
Canadians with challenges. Communities host Walks in the Spring and Fall. Visit their Dog Guide Walk locations page to find the Walk closest to you.
No walk close to you? There are other ways you can help too! Check out the online Dog Guide gift shop for presents for yourself or your family. You can also organize a Dog Guide walk or fundraiser in your community, foster a puppy or just make a donation.
Have you a story about an animal hero? I'd love to hear it! Drop me a comment below.
Thanks for reading!
Sister Su
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