My life in his paws : the incredible story of Ted and how he saved me /
by Hilling, Wendy.
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BookPublisher: London : Coronet, 2016Description: 288 pages ; 22 cm.ISBN: 9781473635678 (hbk.) :; 1473635675 (hbk.) :; 9781473635692 (pbk).Classification number: 636.7009 HILSubject(s): Hilling, Wendy -- Health | Ted, (Dog) | Animals as aids for people with disabilities | Human-animal relationships | Pets | PetsSummary: Wendy Hilling has a rare skin condition which means her skin is very delicate. Every moment is difficult and causes pain. It affects the body inside and out: her throat is very narrow and she can stop breathing at any time. But 8 years ago Wendy's life changed forever. She met Ted, a golden retriever, and he became her full-time carer. He has saved her life more times than she can remember, always watching and listening, and she is now entirely reliant on him. This is the story of Wendy and her incredible bravery, living with a disability and battling against the odds. It's also the story of Ted, the incredible assistance dog, the unique relationship between a human and animal, and the extraordinary things animals are capable of.
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| Book - Adult Hardback | Crosby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 636.7009 HIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002925811X | |||
| Book - Adult Paperback | Formby Library | Adult Non-Fiction | 636.7009 HIL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002927013X |
Wendy Hilling has a rare skin condition which means her skin is very delicate. Every moment is difficult and causes pain. It affects the body inside and out: her throat is very narrow and she can stop breathing at any time. But 8 years ago Wendy's life changed forever. She met Ted, a golden retriever, and he became her full-time carer. He has saved her life more times than she can remember, always watching and listening, and she is now entirely reliant on him. This is the story of Wendy and her incredible bravery, living with a disability and battling against the odds. It's also the story of Ted, the incredible assistance dog, the unique relationship between a human and animal, and the extraordinary things animals are capable of.
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