Monday, November 9, 2009

"On Animals" (animals and disabilities)

Title:"HE MAKES ME SAFER"

Authors:Clark, Champ

Source:People; 4/6/2009, Vol. 71 Issue 13, p98-98, 1p, 1 color


Abstract:The article reports that a dog was trained to detect peanuts so that its owner, Riley Mers, could safely attend school. Riley Mers is in second grade, and is extremely allergic to peanuts. Her dog, Rock'O, was trained to find peanuts, and is able to protect her from traces of peanuts wherever she goes. Riley's parents, Brett and Sherry, decided to get the dog after hearing about dogs that are able to find explosives and drugs.

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