Milton Keynes and District Fundraising Group
Noodles
Hearing Dog Noodles
JANET FORSYTH AND NOODLES
Janet and Noodles became members of the Milton Keynes branch in March 2014.
Barbara, Janet’s mother, says: “Janet, who is now in her mid-30’s, became deaf following a serious illness when she was very young. As well as hearing loss she has other difficulties that severely affect her ability to live independently. Since having Noodles Janet has been able to move into supported living in a small community where she has her own flat.”
With her new-found confidence Janet wanted to meet people and make friends. She says: “I enjoyed the training with Noodles and felt bereft after this finished. I searched for deaf and hard of hearing groups or groups with dogs where I might find companionship.”
That’s when Janet came across a group of volunteers in Milton Keynes who met to fundraise for Hearing Dogs; it was right up her street. Janet says: “I decided to join the group to make friends, and because I wanted to talk to others with hearing dogs, for a shared experience.” Barbara says: “The members we met were so friendly and caring that I felt confident within a few minutes of meeting them to leave Janet and Noodles in their care. The group has really embraced Janet and taken her under their wing.”
Janet says: “I always feel very safe and happy with my friends at the branch. They are all such nice people. It makes me very happy.”
Words from Favour magazine, Autumn 2015. Picture Tim Meakin
