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Dog rescues owner by calling police
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
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A dog has come to the rescue of its owner in America by calling the police.
John Stalnaker was having a severe seizure, so the specially trained animal bit into a device which alerted the police.
Operators tracked down the number and realised an assistance dog was calling for help.
Buddy, 18 months old, is able to press programmed buttons until a 911 operator is on the line.
Dispatcher Chris Trott can be heard on a recording of the incident saying: "Hello, this is 911. Hello... Can you hear me? Is there somebody there you can give the phone to?"
Arizona Police arrived three minutes later.
Scottsdale police sergeant Mark Clark said: "It's pretty incredible. Even the veteran dispatchers - they haven't heard of anything like this."
Stalnaker spent two days in a hospital and recovered from the seizure.
Clark said Buddy has made two other 911 calls when Stalnaker was having seizures. The seizures are the result of a head injury Stalnaker suffered about 10 years ago during a military training exercise.
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thats all and good but can he flush the toilet or use the microwave. not a totally smart dog?!?
Posted by gary | 22.09.08, 15:33 GMT
I Love Dogs!!!1
Posted by Amy | 17.09.08, 15:11 GMT
THIS JUST PROVES THAT A DOG CAN BE A MAN'S BEST FRIEND.
Posted by FELIX | 17.09.08, 00:40 GMT