Train rides

I love travelling and particularly long journeys by train, as mum always makes sure I get a seat by the window. (Not sure my trainers would approve though!) As a working Hearing Dog, I don’t have to pay to travel, so I make the most of this perk. I get a great view, a comfy [...]

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Tart

Mum and her colleagues have a new name for me. “Tart” Hmm. Not sure if that’s a good or bad thing. This morning mum was laughing as she arrived at work and she told Kathy why. We had been awake since 4am and so we were a bit tired on the tube on the way [...]

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You’re so lucky

We wanted to get home and called a cab. As mum was about to get in, the cabbie said – You’re very lucky that I’m taking you. The other drivers wouldn’t. What? WHAT?!!! Mum demanded an explanation. He said they wouldn’t like a dog in their car. It’s their car. But HE is allowing me [...]

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When is a taxi a minibus? When it’s a tinpot taxi firm.

A blind couple in the West Midlands called a taxi firm (ABS Aldridge) after their daughter’s wedding and were refused a taxi. When Paul & Susan Nicholls rang again, they were asked to pay a charge of more than double the fare for a minibus. I’m sure that totally ruined their day. I hate it [...]

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