Gill Hodge is an Animal Behavior Expert at the RSPCA owned Little Valley Animal Shelter in South West UK. Because of her dedication and love, a Dalmatian called Zoe was able to have a new lease on life through learning sign language. Zoe has been deaf since she was born and this disability made her timid and prevented her from bonding with her previous human companions. Gill managed to gain Zoe’s trust and began a unique training program of commands through sign language. Zoe now knows all the basic commands that a dog with hearing would know. She has gained confidence and now has a new and loving home. It is for this unique and dedicated work that Master sent Gill Hodge a letter of appreciation and a US$5,000 (£3,470) contribution to the RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter. Master also enquired if there was another dog at the Shelter with hearing difficulties called Blue. Having been informed that Blue has also found a happy home, Master lovingly gave beautiful doggie coats, dog beds and toys, along with veggie dog food and “green” bones as gifts to the two deserving canines.
The following is an excerpt
from the letter of thanks that Gill Hodge personally wrote to Master:
A letter of gratitude was also
received
from the management of the Shelter:
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