Dogs for the Deaf Pairs Medford Woman with Companion Dog

Dogs For the Deaf has placed a companion with a Medford woman who has been waiting for two years. Elease Hunter has been deaf for over six years. In 2013, she applied for a dog through the Central Point non-profit. On Saturday, she welcomed Peaches into her home.

Peaches will help Hunter with a number of daily tasks, from remembering to take medications, to alerting Hunter to someone at the door.

“She could save my life,” Hunter said. “If there was a fire, she could alert me to the smoke detector, and she’s already getting the door.”

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