Meet Baldwin
Category: Service and Guide / Hearing Dog
Hometown: Wayland, Michigan
Breed: Standard Poodle
Age: 5
Superpower: Life-saving alertness and unwavering loyalty.

Meet Baldwin
Baldwin is a devoted Hearing Dog trained by Paws With A Cause, giving his handler greater safety and independence. He alerts her to vital sounds—doorbells, alarms and emergency sirens—that his handler cannot hear. His heroic instincts shone when he detected a gas leak and led his handler to safety. At home, Baldwin is her loyal shadow and playful companion. Their unbreakable bond is a testament to the life-changing impact of a well-trained service dog.
What moment best shows Baldwin’s heroism?
When a gas burner was accidentally left on, Baldwin persistently nudged his owner and led them to the stove. While the danger went unnoticed by humans, he sensed it immediately. In that moment, Baldwin went from a hearing dog to a hero dog, showing extraordinary loyalty and purpose.



