A Peanut Sniffing Labradoodle Named Roxie
By Maggie Savarino in News
Friday, Nov. 6 2009 @ 9:31AM
It's not quite Where the Red Fern Grows, but it's pretty damn close. They train dogs to sniff bombs, drugs, and even DVDs. Now they're training dogs to help children with peanut allergies lead normal lives. Going to school can be like walking through a minefield if you suffer from a peanut allergy. Vigilance only goes so far when you're life depends on second graders not sneaking candy bars into class. This is a story about 7 year old Logan Gonzalez and his guardian pup, 1 year old Roxie, who checks his classroom daily for traces of peanuts. It's a two hankie vid.
Boy Brings Peanut Dog to School
via KING5.com
For more information on food allergies, visit the Food Allergy Initiative.
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