Change a life in hearing dog campaign this Christmas

Thames Valley Police has launched an appeal to the public for those who are short of Christmas gifts to instead spend the money in sponsorship to national charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and help to change a life.
The charity receives many requests from deaf people every year for a hearing dog due to the life changing benefits a partnership can bring.
Puppy sponsorship plays a key role in providing this vital service and to mark the launch of the Christmas appeal members of the Thames Valley Police team, met some of the hearing dog puppies currently in training to become fully qualified hearing dogs.
Police community support officer Claire Davis said: “Thames Valley Police are delighted to sponsor a puppy and it was great to meet hearing dog puppies Anya and Tamsin at the police station.

Each puppy goes through eighteen months of training to learn to respond to sounds such as an alarm clock, doorbell and smoke alarm. Once fully qualified, that hearing dog will go on to transform a deaf person’s life by offering life-changing independence, confidence and companionship.
The public can sponsor hearing dog puppies Merry and Berry from just £3 a month and each welcome pack includes a certificate, gorgeous photos, and other exciting gifts.
Sponsors donating £5 or more per month will also receive a cute and cuddly soft hearing dog toy.
For more information about sponsoring a puppy, visit

or call Hearing Dogs for Deaf People on (01844) 348100.