Buddy to the rescue

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Next time you want an ambulance ask your dog. That is if he is trained like Buddy, the German Shepherd. Buddy's owner Joe Stalnaker, who lives in Arizona, was suffering from one of his regular seizures and his cries for help were heard by Buddy. He is specially trained to watch out for his owner during his troubled times and as soon as he sensed Joe in trouble the 18 month old Buddy dialled 911. Over the phone, Chris Trott, a veteran police operator, heard whimpering and barking and a little while later the police arrived at Stalmaker's home. Stalmaker suffered a brain injury ten years ago when he was in the military, which left him prone to severe seizure attacks. Stalmaker got Buddy with the help of Paws With a Cause, an assistance animal adoption service. Usually Buddy recognises when his owner is in trouble and responds by bringing the phone to him or presses the 911 button with his teeth. Well, not everyone has the best Buddy.

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