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Couple Says Their Golden Retriever Became a Caregiver After Wife’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- A North Dakota family shared how their golden retriever, Skye, has become a caregiver to Donna Aho after her Alzheimer's diagnosis, showing an instinctive understanding of when she needs help.
- Skye alerts Donna's husband, Michael, during Donna's nighttime tremors and stays attentive whenever Michael leaves the house, indicating a strong protective bond.
- The dog also accompanies Donna on walks, helping prevent her from wandering off, which provides reassurance to the family.
- The Ahos adopted Skye through Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest, a nonprofit that rescues golden retrievers from commercial breeding facilities.
- Skye was rescued from a commercial breeding facility and has thrived with the Aho family for the past decade, becoming a beloved and vital part of their lives.
