How do hearing dogs change lives?

Deafness can be a very isolating disability. Hearing dogs not only help deaf people by alerting them to sounds they would otherwise miss, but these amazing animals can also give a deaf person a newfound sense of independence and confidence with their loyal companion and true friend at their side.

Read the stories of some of the deaf people whose lives have been transformed thanks to their hearing dogs.

Read the stories of the people we have helped

A smiling woman sitting on a sofa. A black labrador is sitting in front of her.

Joann and Dudley's story

"With Dudley by my side, I’ve become ‘Nana’ again."

A smiling man and cocker spaniel dog sitting ona sofa looking at a book

Jamie and Arthur's story

"With Arthur, it's like my head is finally clear."

Lucy and Wilbur's story

"Wilbur is the greatest gift I’ve ever received."

Lisa and Alfie's story

"Every day is a good day with hearing dog Alfie."

Elyana and Gordon's story

"Gordon takes away my worries and makes me feel happier."

Lorna and cocker spaniel Belle are sitting next to each other on the grass

Lorna and Belle's story

"Belle’s helped me to come out of my shell, and learn to be truly myself."

A woman is leaning against a wall with a cup of hot drink in her hands

Jackie's story

“I need a new friend, who will take over where hearing dog Quattro left me.”

Kim and Bear's story

“Without my hearing dogs, I do not know where I'd be today.”

James and Kandy's story

“Kandy makes me feel joyful and happy.”

A woman sitting in the grass with a black Labrador

Chalky and Eddison's story

"With hearing dog Eddison, my anxiety just lifts."

A woman with a black and white cocker spaniel dog

Pip and Gino's Story

“There is nothing worse than seeing your child sad and alone.”

Philip and Clay's story

"Clay's the one who put me back together."

Rayane and Diesel's story

“Now I have Diesel, I want another deaf child to have a hearing dog.”

hearing dog recipient Mary with her hearing dog Harley

Mary and Harley's story

“Before Harley, I felt so terribly isolated, cocooned in silence.”

hearing dog recipient marika with her hearing dog Angus

Marika and Angus's story

"Hearing dog Angus was my lifeline when I contracted Coronavirus."

hearing dog cockapoo Nutmeg helping William

William and Nutmeg's story

"William wants to be part of the world around him, thanks to Nutmeg."

Maggie and Jamie's story

"Thanks to hearing dog Jamie, the doors to my new life are wide open."

hearing dogs Kai and Primrose helping Sarah

Sarah, Kai and Primrose's story

"In my darkest times, these dogs have been amazing."

Debbie and Clover's story

"My hearing dog has stopped me feeling like I am failing as a mother."

hearing dog Zach helping eleven-year-old Zach

Zach and Echo's story

"Echo was the missing piece in the jigsaw that made our family complete."

Joanna and Joey's story

"Joey's given them their childhood back, and that is the greatest gift."

John and Theo's story

"I was trapped by deafness for 12 years, but with Theo's help I am free."

Joe and Travis's story

"Joe wants another deaf person to have a superhero hearing dog."

Amy and Mene's story

"Mene has allowed us to be a happy family and function in a hearing world."

Wendy and Harvey's story

"I can care for my husband in our family home thanks to Harvey."

Geraldine and Bella's story

"There is unspoken trust, love and understanding between us."

Hannah and Ayla's story

"Ayla has made me visible. I don’t feel like I’m drowning at sea any more."

hearing dog cockapoo helping deaf person

Sophie and Rusty's story

"Rusty has become my courage and my strength."

Daniel and Varley's story

"I feel safe with Varley around. I’m with him, not on my own."

Vince and Teddy's story

"I no longer feel like I'm on the outside looking in to this frightful world."

Max and Chloe's story

"Chloe is my best friend, she makes me feel confident."

Helen and Sam's story

"Without Sam, I don’t know where I would be.”

Lisa and Kelly's story

“I was on the verge of suicide before I met my hearing dog.”

Olivia and Hal's story

"He’s not just my hearing dog. He’s my best friend."

Steve and Echo's story

"Echo built a bridge between me and people who have hearing."

How do hearing dogs help deaf people?

Ever wondered how much difference a hearing dog could make to the life of a deaf person? Click here to learn more about the sounds a hearing dog responds to and how they help reduce a deaf person's isolation and loneliness.