An investment in medical training for young Belle paid off for an Ocoee man when he went into a diabetic seizure:
Belle Weaver is flying into the nation's capital Monday to receive an award for saving a family member's life. Before she leaves town, she'll meet with her congressman, accept a certificate and bow her head to receive a medal.Stories such as hers, of heroism and quick thinking, are always inspiring. But this one has a twist, and not just because Belle is 3 years old.
You see, Belle Weaver is a beagle. She used her owner's cellphone to call 911.
Kevin Weaver had her trained to lick his nose to check his ketone levels -- and to dial 911 in an emergency. Without her intervention, he would have slipped into a coma and died; or worse, not died. As dogs' role as man's right hand guy continues to expand, it will interesting to see in what other areas they'll be able to lend their assistance.
Posted by floridacracker at June 19, 2006 10:06 AMBeagles are great dogs. You won't find a better pet for young children.
Posted by: mike at June 20, 2006 09:27 PMMy dog Shiloh, who has a beagle head if nothing else, would agree with the first part of that, but she'd run through an alligator-infested swamp to get away from kids.
Posted by: Donnah at June 21, 2006 05:34 PM