Barney, a beautiful Golden Retriever Hearing Dog and regular client, retires from his duties this month, on his 12th birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARNEY!
He was born in Scotland, but by 9 months old he became too big for his family home and was handed over to a rescue centre, and then to the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People charity.
Barney was trained for 2 years at this centre, and then given to his owner to help in his daily routines and provide him with a life changing level of independence and security, which otherwise would not be possible. Barney has been with his owner for over 10 years and is a regular and much loved visitor to the clinic.

The Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is celebrating 30 years this year, which marks another occasion to celebrate. It is an amazing organization that trains dogs to alert deaf people to recognise household sounds and danger signals in the home, work place and in public. These dogs have transformed so many lives around the UK, and are in huge demand.
The breeding, training placements and lifelong care of each hearing dog costs around £45,000, which all has to be raised by donations.
If you would like to donate to the Hearing Dogs, or to read stories about the life changing affects that these dogs have on their owners, please visit:
www.hearingdogs.org.uk