Ballyrannel Labradors

02/10/2026

It’s always the right time!

12/09/2026

Another reason to love Labradors!

🦮 Roselle was asleep beneath a desk on the 78th floor when the North Tower suddenly shook.
Minutes later, she began a journey of 1,463 stairs with one person depending on her every step of the way.
Her owner, Michael Hingson, had been blind since birth.
On September 11, 2001, Michael was working at the World Trade Center when Flight 11 struck the North Tower above them.
People were frightened. The building had shifted. The smell of jet fuel reached the stairwell.
Roselle remained calm.
Michael trusted what her behavior was telling him, and together they joined the evacuation.
Floor after floor, Roselle guided him through the stairwell as firefighters moved in the opposite direction, climbing upward with their equipment.
The descent took about an hour.
When Michael and Roselle finally reached the street, their danger wasn't over.
The South Tower began to come down nearby.
People started running, and Michael heard what he later described as an enormous metal and concrete waterfall.
Roselle stayed focused.
She helped guide Michael toward a subway entrance for shelter. There, they also assisted another woman who was having difficulty seeing after being caught in the chaos outside.
Eventually, Roselle led Michael roughly 40 blocks through Manhattan until they reached a friend's apartment. 🏙️
The North Tower they had escaped came down about half an hour after they got out.
Roselle later received major recognition for what she had done, including the PDSA Dickin Medal in 2002 alongside another 9/11 guide dog named Salty.
She passed away in 2011, with Michael and his wife beside her.
Michael has often described their survival not simply as the story of a heroic dog, but as a story of trust.
Roselle trusted him to give the commands.
Michael trusted her to find the way.
And on a morning when almost everything around them had become uncertain, that partnership never changed.
Could you place that much trust in another living being when you couldn't see what was happening around you?

25/08/2026

The universe works in strange ways. In the last few days Athena (desexed female) and Ninja (entire male), Buddy’s litter mates have become available for loving homes. Their family have had some serious health issues which means these beautiful dogs need new families. Preferably together but that’s a big ask. They will be coming to live with me at the end of August and will be available to meet at my home in The Gap. Please call me for details. Both microchipped and vaccinated. They have grown up with children with special needs so very loving and intuitive with kids.

18/02/2026

And again… !

18/02/2026

Betty enjoying extra cuddles yesterday!

16/02/2026

Delighted to announce the safe arrival of 11 healthy puppies! 6 girls and 5 boys. After some new mother nerves Betty has settled into being a mumma and the puppies are thriving! Thank you to those who have contacted me privately about adding one of these little treasures to their family.

10/02/2026

Resting after a big day of eating! Home made frittata, baked salmon and chicken with rice. Roast chicken dinner, thank you Coles! Madam is enjoying her a la carte menu.

The vet has recalculated Bettys due date based on progesterone monitoring; puppies now due Feb 14-17. Repeat blood test later in the week depending on temperature monitoring. The countdown continues…

08/02/2026

X-rays blood tests and ultrasound done. Vet reports that Betty and the puppies are happy and healthy. HOWEVER! There are a lot of puppies in there so the vet has recommended a c/section. Please note that the “?” On the following xray photo means more than….😳

07/02/2026

Betty enjoying a morning swim!