Tinker's Life Saving Not to Be Sniffed At

The Northern Echo (June 26, 2009)

Author: Mark Tallentire

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A WONDER DOG who instinctively knows when his owner is about to pass out has been certified the country's first type two diabetes "hypo alert" dog.

Tinker, the border collie, has saved the life of his owner, Paul Jackson, several times, including when he dragged Mr Jackson home after he collapsed in the street.

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Tinker's Life Saving Not to Be Sniffed At

When Mr Jackson is about to suffer a "hypo", or low blood sugar episode, Tinker cries, lick...

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