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Old 04-06-2008, 08:24 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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MESA, Ariz. -- A deaf woman's dog alerted her to a fast-moving fire at her apartment complex Saturday where flames forced 36 people to flee to safety, including 21 children, and destroyed eight units.

Deaf Woman's Dog Alerts Her To Fire - Local News Story - KPHO Phoenix
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Old 04-07-2008, 02:19 AM
 
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Hearing-ear service dogs are taught to jump on their owners only when there's a fire, otherwise, they are supposed to catch the person's attention for, say, a doorbell.

I guess an amateur could learn fast. Aren't dogs the best?
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Old 04-07-2008, 04:27 AM
 
Location: Ohio
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Always trust a good dog to get you out of trouble if doggedly possible.
They will.
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