Friday, 4 June 2010
Epileptic rescue dog saves kennel worker
Bentley, an American Bull Dog that suffers from epilepsy, became a hero when he alerted staff after his carer collapsed unconscious when out walking him.
Canine carer Pete Cartwright, who works at the Dogs Trust at Evesham in Worcestershire, raced back to the Dogs Trust centre to alert staff that Pete had collapsed.
Chris Slight, who works at the dog rehoming centre in Evesham explains, “Bentley bounded back to us barking and we immediately realised something was wrong. The weather was atrocious that day and I dread to think what could have happened to Pete if Bentley hadn’t raised the alarm and helped us get to him just moments after he collapsed.”
He continued, “Poor Bentley has been waiting for months for a new home, but I’m so grateful that he was there with me when I collapsed. He has epilepsy and although he takes medication and his condition is under control, I think it made him sensitive to the fact that something was wrong. He’s an affectionate gentle giant and has been an absolute hero.”
Sadly, Bentley is still seeking a new home, and the popular dog charity will pay all the associated vet fees relating to his epilepsy. If you are interested in rehoming Bentley the hero, or if you are able to donate any unwanted bedding for the dogs, please contact Dogs Trust at Evesham on 01386 830 613, or drop them off at 89 Pitcher's Hill, Wickhamford, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7RT.
Visit the Dogs Trust Website.
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