Dog saves woman's life by calling 911

[kwyjibo]

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/10/29/canine.caller.ap/index.html

RICHLAND, Washington (AP) -- Leana Beasley has faith that a dog is man's best friend.

Faith, a 4-year-old Rottweiler, phoned 911 when Beasley fell out of her wheelchair and barked urgently into the receiver until a dispatcher sent help. Then the service dog unlocked the front door for the police officer.

"I sensed there was a problem on the other end of the 911 call," said dispatcher Jenny Buchanan. "The dog was too persistent in barking directly into the phone receiver. I knew she was trying to tell me something."

Faith is trained to summon help by pushing a speed-dial button on the phone with her nose after taking the receiver off the hook, said her owner, Beasley, 45, who suffers grand mal seizures.


this is so cool. and it's nice to read some good news for a change.

[pacalo]

1. Nice story! I'm a big dog lover...well, I love ALL animals.

Thanks for the uplifting story. :)

[MissMarple]

5. I love big dogs.

And not just the Clinton variety. :D

[pacalo]

8. I love ESPECIALLY the Clinton variety!

[candy]

2. I love stories like this,thanks!

I have a dog (sorry pooch} that wouldn't be smart enough to do this.

We do need some uplifting stories these days.

[maxsolomon]

3. yay for doggies!

good girl gets a greenie!

[ihaveaquestion]

4. I love Rottweilers

They're as cuddly and sweet as labs, but they'll protect their family members until their dying breath.

Cool story!

[Robbie67]

6. This dog would make a better President than George W.

That's a hell of a story though.

[ProfessorGAC]

7. A Carrot Would Make A Better Prez Than Li'l Georgie

The Professor