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911 Operator Gets Call from Dog

911 Operator Gets Call From Dog





Here’s another story proving dogs really are man’s best friend. Thanks to Michelle for barking this to me.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A dog specially trained to call 911 when his owner suffers seizures grabbed the phone Wednesday morning and whimpered for help when the dispatcher answered, police said.
The 911 operator, Chris Trott, heard a cry when she picked up the phone. Besides saying “woof” Buddy obviously can’t talk, he’s been trained to whimper when he hears the operators voice. The 911 system is able to match where the phone call is coming from and send the needed help.
Buddy’s owner, Joe Stalnaker, was suffering one of his more severe seizures, said Sgt. Mark Clark of the Scottsdale Police Department.
Ten years ago, Stalnaker said he was in a military accident that severely injured part of his brain, leaving him prone to potentially fatal seizures.
Buddy was specially trained, by Paws With a Cause, to recognize when his owner is having a seizure and then to bring the phone to him.
“He doesn’t actually sit there and dial 911, but whenever he picks up the phone, one of his teeth inevitably hits the number, and if it’s held down for more than three seconds, it dials the police department,” Stalnaker said.
When the ambulance arrived both Stalnaker and his Buddy were taken to the hospital. Luckily, everything is fine and they were back home within two days.
Do you think when his owner isn’t looking Buddy’s making phone calls to Fluffy across the street?

posted on Sept 14, 2008 4:37 PM ()

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This is amazing. I have noticed that Rex responds to whining. When the other dog whines, Rex runs to him and tries to console him b y kissing his muzzle.
comment by elderjane on Sept 16, 2008 8:15 AM ()
Oh my goodness Dogs are smarter then some humans. Its just incredible..
comment by carrryon on Sept 15, 2008 10:36 PM ()
LOL how amazing. Animals are just amazing creatures.
comment by panthurdreams on Sept 15, 2008 2:29 PM ()
I saw part of this on the news this morning. I think that is so cool
comment by elfie33 on Sept 15, 2008 10:02 AM ()
What a great story!
comment by kristilyn3 on Sept 15, 2008 7:50 AM ()
I have a canary as my companion animal. He can't call 911, but he sings beautifully. Our house was filled with Canary songs in my early childhood.
They still lift my spirits today.
comment by thestephymore on Sept 15, 2008 1:16 AM ()
Great story, and you must be bored as heck today... three posts in one day... all three about dogs in one way or another.
comment by dragonflyby on Sept 14, 2008 9:27 PM ()
I don't know if he makes calls to fluffy across the street but he's one hell of a hero in my eyes Fredo, what a kool story, this has lifted my spirit no end
comment by lynnie on Sept 14, 2008 4:59 PM ()
That is so cool!
AJ
comment by lunarhunk on Sept 14, 2008 4:51 PM ()

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