Life-changing partnerships celebrated

Many of our recipients were keen to tell us just how their lives have changed since having a hearing dog, with recipients telling us how they felt prior to having one. Our recipients have told us they felt:

• Lonely (82%)
• Isolated (78%)
• Stressed (71%)
• Vulnerable (67%)
• Depressed (59%)
• Suicidal (14%)

But the introduction of a hearing dog has turned many of our recipients’ lives around. They have told us their hearing dog:

• Gives them companionship (97%)
• Gives them confidence in daily life (95%)
• Gives them security (94%)
• Helps them to make friends with people (92%)
• Gives them independence (92%)
• Gives them confidence (90%)
• Helps them feel connected to the hearing world (78%)

And our recipients even added that their hearing dog made them:

• Feel more secure (92%)
• Feel less stressed (90%)
• Feel more approachable (89%)
• Feel more able to cope (85%)
• Feel more included (74%)

So, as you can see, hearing dogs really do change lives. To donate to this year’s Hearing Dogs Week Appeal, please click here.

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