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flag Retired nurse Kay McKeown's life improved after receiving a hearing dog that alerts her to critical sounds.

flag Retired nurse Kay McKeown of Oxfordshire says her life has been transformed by a hearing dog named Dotty, a black miniature poodle trained by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. flag Diagnosed with deafness at age 29 after years of being mislabeled, McKeown struggled with isolation and anxiety despite using a hearing aid. flag After being matched with Dotty in August 2025, the dog alerts her to critical sounds like alarms and door knocks, significantly improving her sleep and confidence. flag Her employer, BDO LLP, has supported her in bringing Dotty to work, fostering a more inclusive environment.

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