Paws For Diabetics Inc
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Short Description
PFD is a charitable non profit organisation of volunteers who are involved in the training and placement of diabetic alert dogs. These dogs give their owners warning well in advance of an impending hypoglycaemic episode, allowing for prompt treatment to avert the episode from happening.
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* Paws for Diabetics Inc is a member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI) and as such, abide by their internationally accepted code of ethics. They also follow the ADI guidelines in all aspects of training and accreditation of dogs and recipients.
* Dogs are placed with those who meet the criteria and recipients are given extensive training on handling and caring for an assistance dog.
* The organisation relies on donations to fund the dog training.
An application kit can be downloaded from the Paws for Diabetics Inc. website or requested via telephone from the secretary. Return the completed application and medical history forms with a non refundable application fee (to be advised) to Paws for Diabetics Inc. Once the application is received, a selection committee will review the information provided and notify the applicant of the results. This usually occurs within 28 days of receiving a completed application kit.
Suppliers
Paws for Diabetics IncOsborne ParkWA 6017 Australia Contact Person: Sharon Scott Email: acnsw@pfd.org.au Website: http://www.pfd.org.au |
Disclaimer
Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre New South Wales (ILCNSW), operating as Assistive Technology Australia, is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILCNSW (Assistive Technology Australia) for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.