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Deaf dog: Alpine is a 3 year old Great Dane. He is a very sweet
and loving friend. He loves attention and thinks everyone is his buddy.
He's a very special boy
Human companions: Christina Diemer
Email: Daneluvr2212@yahoo.com |
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Jezebel
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Town: Deer Valley, Arizona
Deaf dog: Jezebel is a 2 month old Pit Bull. This little
angel was heaven sent. I rescued her in a parking lot and I HAD
to bring her home. She has so much love to give. I know the future
will bring lots of challenges for me with her training and sign
language, but she is such a sweet lady and always wanting to be
with me, I know she'll do fine.
Human companions: D Foley and Husband
Other pets: 5 other rescues
Email: gremelin08@yahoo.com
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Fiordiligi and Dorabella
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Town: Phoenix, Arizona
Deaf dog: Fiordiligi born in March 2007 is a mellow red double
merle Australian Shepherd. Besides of being deaf she also has micro
ophtalmia. Smart, sensitive, and loving. She keeps learning touch
signs and filling my heart with love.
Dorabella also born in March 2007 blue double merle Australian
Shepherd. She is still a trouble maker and way too smart for her
own good. She understands hand signals -some ASL and other signs
I've made out for her. She entices her sister to chase her, and
since her vision is limited, and Dorabella knows it, she enjoys
teasing her; though Fiordiligi is no dumb dog, sometimes she catches
Dorabella.
Human companions: Dasha Hlavenka
Other pets: Pamina, white-factored sable border collie born
in early summer 2006, Farinelli, Lynx Point Siamese born in 2000,
Musetta siamese mix born Summer 2007, and Cherubino, siamese mix
born September 2007.
Email: dasha@hlavenka.com
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Town: Buckeye, Arizona
Deaf dog: Hank is a 6 week old Boxer. Hank was one of 11
puppies born to a family members Dog. He is a white Boxer but unlike
his 2 brother who are also white, Hanks ear drums are deformed...
He is a normal puppy and although we have many challenges ahead
of us, We love him just the same!
Human companions: Cathryn Billingsleu
Email: LadyBugg1014@aol.com
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Town: Benson, Arizona
Deaf dog: Murphy and Henry are 16 week old Australian Shepherds.
Murphy and his brother Henry were dumped in the desert outside Benson
when they were 4 weeks old. The Benson pound sought foster care
becasue the dogs were too young for puppy shots and needed socialization.
I agreed to take them. Both boys have vision difficulty but can
see adequately to 10-20 feet. At age 8 weeks Murphy had the first
of two seizures but he has been seizure free for the past three+
weeks. The pound signed the boys over to me, and I intend to keep
them. They get along beautifully with my other dogs who range in
age from 1 to 13 years.
Human companions: Sybil Erden and life partner TJ who lives
2 minutes away and spends a lot of time with these boys.
Other pets: I am director of The Oasis
Sanctuary --- a lifecare facility for exotic birds. We have
farmed animals, cats, dogs and reptiles in addition to the birds.
Some of our dogs and cats are up for adoption on Petfinder....but
these boys have a forever home.
Email: oasisbirds@hughes.net
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Peaches
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Town: Phoenix, Arizona
Deaf dog: Peaches is a 2 year old Blue Tick Hound Mix. Peaches
was adopted from the county shelter. We didn't know she was deaf
until she had been home about ten days. She has a gentle personality
and whenever she meets anyone, she takes over their heart. Her oddest
habit is putting her back foot in her mouth before she goes to sleep!
Human companions: Lori and Steve Hudson
Email: 1961poolplayer@cox.net
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Kate
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Town: Waddell, Arizona
Deaf dog: Kate is a 7 year old Saint Bernard. She was born
here in a litter of 6 puppies. She was one of the puppies who had
a rough start in coming around at birth. Kate was the puppy in the
litter who just stood out to me..she is intelligent, sweet and just
had that something that made me decide to keep her. We figured out
that she was deaf by the age of 4 months when she did not wake up
when we would come home. She was BAER tested bilaterally deaf. She
learned early on to take the cues from her sisters and mother, as
well as the other animals in the family. As all of my dogs are house
dogs....she fit right in. Kate is our night-time watchdog...while
the others sleep, she keeps an eye out for anything out of the ordinary.
She sleeps in the daytime while we are at work! Kate has a great
sense of confidence about her and is known to see ghosts. Yes, that
is what I said....she "knows" when someone has passed
away and I swear that she commninicates with them at times. Kate
is the love or our lives and as she has been the first deaf Saint
Bernard that I have ever known about...she has taught me a lot in
teaching others about deaf dogs!
Human companions: Dan & Debbie Ryan
Other pets: Saint Bernards, her sisters Chocolate Mousse'
and Cookie Dough, Destiny, Misty and Max (wanna be Saint)...7 rescued
horses, 8 rescued chickens, several cats and fish.
Email: bigk9s@earthlink.net
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Town: Glendale, Arizona
Deaf dog: Roxy is a 9 month old Dogo Argentino. She was given
to us by one of my husbands co-workers. She was found wandering
in the street. She is very loving and caring. She is all white with
the biggest, most beautiful black eyes in the world! She has a temper
of her own but she is god's gift to us.
Human companions: Michael and Adriana Rivera
Email: mike_n_adri@hotmail.com
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Town: Laveen Arizona
Deaf dog: Deafdog: Cinnamon is a 1 yr old Dalmatian mix.
She was a very young pup when we rescued her. It wasn't until she
was about three months old that we realized she was almost deaf,
she seems to hear high pitched sound but nothing else. She is a
bright intelligent loving dog.
Human companion: David and Georgana Meiner
Other pets: D.D., Foxie, Smokey, Shadow, Clyde. ( rescued
dogs) , three horses, two burros and four goats.
Email: dg_meiner1@MSN.com
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Angel (center) with Simon (left) and
Tammie's niece
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Town: Kingman, Arizona
Deaf dog: Angel Zoe, a Boxer puppy. Her guardian writes "We
thank Trish Spencer at Boxer Rescue in Phoenix for telling us about
Angel. She is just the most amazing baby I have ever had."
Human companions: Tammie R Reeves and her mother
Other pets: Simon, a reverse brindle Boxer; Dylan, a mini
Dachshund.
UPDATE: Angel Zoe past away on Oct, 10 2004 to valley fever.
If I ever get the chance to have another deaf dog Iwill most definitely
do it. My angie girl was the best she will be missed a great deal.
Email: girltrcker@hotmail.com
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Frankie |
Town: Glendale, Arizona
Deaf dog: Frankie, an Australian Shepherd, is a gentle boy
with a heart of gold. Having been severely abused by several prior
owners, he has made tremendous progress. Frankie's favorite things
in life are tennis balls, Booda bones & playing with our hearing
Aussie - Dixie-Dot. We consider Frankie a special family member.
Human companions: Brenda and Sam Hutton
Other pets: Dixie-Dot, a four year old Aussie.
Email: bkhutton@cox.net |
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Town: Hereford, Arizona
Deaf dog: Canela, a two-year-old Dalmatian who was born deaf.
Human companion: Mick Douthit
Other pets: two horses, one mule, one Basset Hound, one Ridgeback/Shepherd
mix.
Email: douthitm@hotmail.com |
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Town: Phoenix, Arizona
Deaf dog: Echo, a Boxer puppy, is cute and smart enough to
know she can use it to her advantage.
Human companion: Janice M Koenig
Other pets: Courtney, a 13 year old Blue Heeler/Golden Lab
mix; Thor, a 5 year old fawn Boxer; Happy, a two year old white and
brindle Boxer.
Email: janicekoenig@msn.com |
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Town: Peoria, Arizona
Deaf dog: Sammy is a 3 year old Boston Terrier. He is lovable
and a very "noisy" member of the household. He constantly cries in
a voice only Boston Terriers can make to let us know he wants us.
He has a companion female (mixed breed) and they get along great.
Human companions: Tina M. Childs and her husband Dan
Other pets: Suzie Q, Sammy's companion
Email: dtchilds5@netzero.net |
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Ty |
Town: Phoenix, Arizona
Deaf dog: Our Blue Merle, Ty, was born on 4/25/01. We got him
from my in-laws at 5 weeks. It took about an hour before we knew he
was deaf. We had our doubts about whether we could take on the responsibility
of raising a deaf puppy when we got him, but we made the commitment
to him and began to educate ourselves on how to communicate without
words. At almost 2 years old, Ty is very intelligent, lovable, and
has a pure heart. He knows upwards of 35 signs, but often his excitement
and exuberance in public doesn't allow us to show this off.
Human companions: Chris & Desarae Jenkins
Other pets: Sophie, Ty's ONLY feline friend.
Email: cjenkins@shjstudio.com |
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Town: Buckeye, Arizona
Deaf dog: Buddy is a 5 year old Dalmatian. His family says
"I received him from my vet. He was purchased at a pet store and returned
because he was deaf. The person had children and afraid they would
get bitten. Wanted the vet to put him down. She knew I was an animal
lover and had a Dane puppy the same age. I of course took him. I have
five totally fenced in acres. He was quite the challenge, as I never
raised a deaf dog before. He is also the best behaved dog we have.
He always watches me and comes every time I signal him. I have one
little problem, he is very protective of me and is afraid the 2 young
danes are going to hurt me. He gets in front of me and growls at them.
He stops when I correct him. I would like him to stop this behavior
and I am working on it. He is very smart and brave, sometimes I think
too brave. He gets along great with all the other animals. The cats
just love him. If I had to do this all over again I would. Deaf dogs
make wonderful pets.
Human companions: Randi Schmidt, Julie, and son Charles
Other pets: 4 Great Danes: Bronson 2yrs., Rocky 2yrs, Raven
7yrs, and Mia 7yrs. and 2 other dogs, Rascal 10yrs old, and Eddie.
We also have horses and sheep, 2 parrots 1 fish, and 32 cats that
are rescues...
Email: seahorse@dependanet.com |
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Mack |
Town: Kingman, Arizona
Deaf dog: Mack is a 6 year old Aussie-Beagle mix. His family
says "We got Mack at five weeks old from the local pound. He was a
monster puppy at first, and was always worried - he never smiled.
Once we learned he was deaf we began training him with hand signals.
This new communication with the outside world opened up everything
for him, and today he is a sweet, well-adjusted, "dog's dog". And
he smiles a lot :) Mack has a website.
Human companions: J. C. Amberlyn
Other pets: Jazz (Papillion-poodle mix), T-bird and Pooka (cats),
and Spenser, the Giant Waggle (border collie-basset mix)!
Email: bellever@hotmail.com |
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Nibble |
Town: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Deaf dog: Nibble is a 14 year old Dachshund. His deafness was
caused by Cushing’s. Some of his hearing came back after treating
the Cushing’s; however he has since gone totally deaf again. He and
his sister Bit are my pride & joy. I grew up with doxies; saw an ad
in the paper for him; and have never stopped loving him.
Human companions: Karen Gamble and husband Carl
Other pets: Bit was blind from SARDS & has gone to the Rainbow
Bridge 12/11/01
Email:kjgamble@mindspring.com |
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Buster |
Town: Tucson, Arizona
Deaf dog: Buster is a 2-1/2 to 3 year old Boxer. His caretaker
writes: "This sweet dog that came into our lives is very special
and is a part of our family."
Human companions: Esther White and her husband
Other pets: Two dogs, Zoe and Pancho; and three cats, Mimi,
Salem and Roxy.
Email: esthermwhite@hotmail.com |
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Taylor |
Town: Phoenix, Arizona
Deaf dog: Taylor is a 3 year old Australian Cattle Dog. Her
family writes: "We saw Taylor on the New Hope Cattle Dog Rescue
and knew she was for us. She had been sent to Arizona from Best Friends
in Kanab, Utah, having been taken there from Chisago Hope Rescue in
Taylors Falls, Minnesota. Taylor was tested at the University of Minnesota
and found to be deaf. She loves to chase balls, frisbees, go for rides,
and give kisses. She knows a little sign language and we are working
on more. Taylor has won our heart!"
Human companions: Ruby Hill, her husband and two adult children.
Other pets: Tazz, a 3 1/2 year old Australian Cattle Dog, and
now her best friend.
Email: Suncitycna@aol.com |
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Quigley |
Town: Wickenburg, Arizona
Deaf dog: Quigley is a 4 month old Australian Cattle Dog. "I
had recently lost my dog of 13 years and the house was too quiet.
I started researching different dog breeds and saw this puppy on the
internet up for adoption. He has the sweetest face and the personality
to match - most of the time. It is amazing that they can sass you
back after you sign them "no." Couldn't have a better dog and hope
that we have a long and happy life together."
Human companion: Michelle Krause
Email: Not
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Town: Phoenix, Arizona
Deaf dog: Tonka's owner, Lewis, writes: Tonka is a pure breed
Dogo-Argentino. He was to be put to sleep. His only flaw... He is
deaf. I have never seen a Dogo in my life, (Other than in a few pictures).
He was such a good dog, he was very well behaved on the 40 mile drive
back home. I can not believe the size of his paws, they are huge!!!
It was because of his huge paws I decided to call him Tonka, like
the tonka toy trucks. He has already won me over... He is awesome!!!
Tonka is my first dog... and he is deaf. It is going to be a challenge
to train him. It is hard to get his attention unless I have a food
treat. However, I am also looking at a more rewarding relationship
with a deaf dog as I hear the are much more affectionate.
Human companions: Lewis and Nicole
Other pets: 8 Colombian Boas, 2 Green Anacondas, 2 Albino Burmese
Pythons, and 3 Reticulated Pythons.
Email: HerpHobbiest@yahoo.com |
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Town: Scottsdale, Arizona
Deaf dog: Soul is an American Bulldog. His owner writes: I
love my pup to death. He has a great personality and I wouldn't give
him up for anything. I did not purchase him because he was deaf, but
now I couldn't be a happier mother to a wonderful and loving boy.
Human companions: Arielle
Other pets: 1 Dalmation, 1 Australian Shepherd
Email: abldw22@msn.com |
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Punchy |
Town: Bisbee, Arizona
Deaf dog: Punchy is a beautiful little Jack Russell Terrier
from Oklahoma. She was to be a show dog, her conformation was great.
..But, she is deaf, so I am fortunate to get her. Her first home was
in Oklahoma. She is very self confident, knows the world must love
her and insists that they do.
Human companion: Louise Robertson
Other pets: Pepper...old, selective deaf..seems to hear sometimes;
Itsy, mixed breed mother to the world; and Sammy, Jack Russell Terrier
Email: quietlady@myexcel.com |
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Casper |
Town: Mesa, Arizona
Deaf dog: Casper, a 4 month old very cute Dalmatian/Australian
Shepherd mix, came to us a couple of days ago. We were not looking
to adopt an animal, but saw him at PETsMART near our home. We thought
he was cute, but when we were informed he was deaf, we knew we had
to have this little guy, thinking it would be awhile before someone
came along to take the time with this pup. He is so smart and it only
takes a few times for him to learn a command. He has already mastered
sit, come, stay and watch me. He is a marvel and a joy. We are so
excited and lucky to be a part of this little guys life.
Human companions: Don and Cheryl Speen
Other pets: Tiger-striped cat(Tigger) and a black and white
cat(Whinney); their brother Boo died last year.
Email: dcspina@cox.net |
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Sheila |
Town: Glendale, Arizona
Deaf dog: Sheila, a 3yr old Australian Shepard, was a
birthday present and we didn't know she was deaf until we had her
for about 10 weeks. She also has tunnel vision so her sight isn't
so good either. She loves to play fetch, tug of war and play with
her hearing dog, Shelby. She's the happiest, best behaved dog in the
world. We taught Shelby to "go get her sister" whenever we need Sheila.
Human companions: Troy Marinelli
Other pets: Shelby (Aussie mix) & Sheeba (cat)
Email: bluebark01@cox.net |
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Town: Golden Valley, Arizona
Deaf dog: I just moved to Arizona 3 months ago. Since
my house is on 10 acres, I decided to adopt from the shelter. I adopted
2 pups, 6 weeks old, brother and sister Saint Bernard/Malamute. The
female (Lucy) has no problems and looks just like a Malamute with
Saint Bernard paws. The male (Mack) is deaf and has a blue and brown
eye, and shows all the features of a Saint Bernard. They do everything
together and are great pups. I did not know Mack was deaf when I adopted
him, but I am an animal lover and will do everything to make him happy
with my family and life. It will be hard training him due to his size
and his sister not being deaf, but I am sure I can do it with all
the love I have to give him.
Human companions: Mary Duncan, husband, daughter, son
and granddaughter.
Other pets: Norma Jean, small black terrier; Ben, black Cat
that I raised by bottle at 5 days old; Rudy, pygmy goat 4mo old -thinks
I'm his mom; and Lucy, 3mo old Malamute (Macks sister)
Email: maryszoo200@yahoo.com |
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Town: Phoenix, Arizona
Deaf dog: Arial is a 2 year old Dalmatian mix. "Arial
is an absolute angel! We were fortunate to find her at the Arizona
Animal Welfare League when we were looking for a companion for our
1-1/2 year old Border Collie. She's the most gentle, loving soul....who
adores (and plays constantly)with her Border Collie "sister" and is
great with her two feline "brothers". She's also a cheerful and patient
companion to her human "cousins"...all of whom are under the age of
six. Fortuntely, my husband and I were unaware of the many "deaf dog
myths" when we adopted Arial....because not a single one applies to
her. To be honest, most of the time we forget she's deaf - because
her other senses are so heightened. She's been a wonderful addition
to our family."
Human companions: Christine and Laurent Badoux
Other pets: 2 male cats and a female Border Collie.
Email: badoux_cl@netzero.net |
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Amadeo and Dolcezza |
Town: Tucson, Arizona
Deaf dogs: Dolcezza is a 1 year old white Australian
Shepherd. "Dolcezza ("Dolci") is like most any other pup -- sweet,
rambunctious, adored by her family. But she's also a very special
dog - she is completely deaf and has only a very slight ability to
perceive shadows with one eye. We have had her since April 2002."
Amadeo is a 3 month old white Australian Shepherd. "We
brought Amadeo home in April 2003 to join Dolcezza. He is completely
deaf but can see just fine. We hope he will be her seeing eye puppy
- as well as her constant playmate. So far they play constantly, and
he is learning a different set of rules for playing tag with a blind
dog. They are a match made in heaven! We taught Dolci with touch signals,
and are now learning ASL to communicate with Amadeo." Check out
both dogs on Dolcezza's website.
Human companions: Teresa and Caitlin
Other pets: Campari, the beautiful, soft, furry, toothless
cat.
Email: clgannon@earthlink.net |
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Jade |
Town: Bullhead City, Arizona
Deaf dog: Jade is a 10 month old Dalmatian/Pit Bull mix. "Jade
is the most wonderful thing to come into my life. Being a first time
dog owner, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way but for her to
be deaf. She was an abandoned 4 week old pound puppy and I just couldn't
resist that lil' black eye. When we learned she was hearing impaired
2 months later it didn't even register to me that she was "special".
She is the most caring, loveable, affectionate animal and with her
disability, it just makes my family love her more."
Human companions: Mary Susan Shafer and Christian Bell
Email: azriverchic@yahoo.com |
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Perdi |
Town: Tucson, Arizona
Deaf dog: Perdi is a 4 year old Dalmatian. " I recently
got Perdi from an older woman who couldn't take care of her anymore.
When I saw the listing in the paper for a 4 year-old dog who was deaf,
I was afraid no one would want her and she would be put to sleep.
She is the sweetest dog. She loves to be around people and other dogs,
and although I have heard most Dalmatians are very hyper, she is very
mellow and a great apartment dog for us. I am so glad to have her.
My husband has never been a dog person, but he loves Perdi and is
glad we got her."
Human companions: Amanda and Nathan Trueblood
Email: sweetheart930@hotmail.com |
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Elvis |
Town: Glendale, Arizona
Deaf dog: Elvis is a 9 month old English Bulldog. "We
picked Elvis out of his litter and visited him three times before
we brought him home. On the second visit the breeder brought his deafness
to our attention. We were hooked and determined to bring the little
guy home. We have no kids and all the time in the world to spend with
our little guy. He is all Boy and nothing about his deafness keeps
him from living a happy life. An hour sitting next to Mom or Dad in
the recliner with his favorite chew toy is about as good as it gets!"
Human companions: Sue Gibbs
Email: sgibbs@phsg.com |
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Town: Phoenix, Arizona
Deaf dog: Bootsey is a 4 year old Australian Cattle Dog. "Bootsey
is a sweet girl, despite her lack of early socialization. She loves
being with people and getting hugs, and is learning all about hiking
and playing with other dogs. I am adopting her through New Hope Cattle
Dogs in Phoenix."
Human companions: Sheila Myers and Douglas.
Other pets: Charlie, 8 year old Lhasa-poo male.
Email: sheilamyers99@hotmail.com |
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