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Town: Labelle, Florida
Deaf dog: Mimi is a 3 year old Boston Terrier. Just because
they are deaf does not mean that they are any different. They love
and are every bit as energetic as all of the rest. I have 5 Boston
Terriers and Mimi by far is the most loving of all. My husband calls
her my shadow, everywhere I go Mimi is right beside me. I have 2 kids
and other than a few simple modifications, like explaining that under
no circumstance is she to be let out by herself, which we have an
acre fenced in for the Bostons to play plus a doggie door. Mimi understands
hand commands and body language. It is so funny when she gets scolded
(which is less than never) She will turn her head away and pretend
she does not even see you! She is the most special dog, I would not
trade her for anything and I am happy to have her. When we got her,
we did not know that she was deaf. It did not take long to figure
it out though. It did not make any difference. She was 6 weeks old
when I got her and I own her grandmother and her father. She follows
their cues!
Human companions: Amy and Kevin Harrell, children Kari-Beth
13 and J 10.
Other pets: Paige Boston Terrier My Alpha female She weighs
all of 9Lbs, Otis also Boston Terrier and Son of Paige, Father of
Mimi, Mandy Boston Terrier litter mate of Otis. BamBam son of Otis
out of a different female than Mimi. My Pugs- Black Pug 7yrs Scooter
the reason we got Paige, He was so lonely. 2 fawn Pug litter mates
that we Rescued both are 1yr old LuLu and Chucky. we got them when
they were 4 weeks old.
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Town: Sarasota, Florida
Deaf dog: Nala is a 2 year old Dalmatian mix. We have had
Nala since she was 9 weeks of age. We didn't know she was deaf when
we adopted her, but that just makes her 10x's the joy! She is very
smart and friendly. We love taking her to the Doggie beach in Venice
and to the local Dog parks in Sarasota County!
Human companions: Carrie and Chris Tucker
Email: carrie.tucker@yahoo.com
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Annabelle
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Town: Punta Gorda, Florida
Deaf dog: Annabelle, a Boston Terrier, born bilaterally deaf.
Human companions: Eric & Mary Lavine
Other pets: Geriatric Boston Terrier, Candy; and cats, Kiki,
Smokey & the Bandit.
Email: lavi266@sunline.net
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Town: Venice, Florida
Deaf dog: Logan is a one year old Border Collie.
Human companion: Laurie M Clausen
Other pets: Nikki, a 5 year old Siberian Husky; Cleopatra,
a 4 year old Husky mix; Piper, a very fat cat.
Email: laurieclausen@yahoo.com |
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Kylie

Kobi |
Town: Sarasota, Florida
Deaf dogs: Kylie & Kobi
Kylie, a 1 year old Argentine Dogo, "is a good girl and never
any trouble even as a puppy. If I didn't tell you she was deaf you
would never know."
Kobi is a 6 month old Agentine Dogo, who "is full of the devil.
She is trouble from the time she gets up till she crashes back to
sleep at nite. She tries to beat up my Jack Russell and she doesn't
listen at all, but she still has our hearts. Someday she'll be good!"
Human companions: Terry Tansley
Other pets: Sheamus, a Jack Russell Terrier
Email: tuffmick@aol.com |
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Marley |
Town: Venice, Florida
Deaf dog: Marley's human pal writes: "I got my Marley from
a friend / breeder of dachshunds. We did not know of her deafness
until she was 6 week weeks old, and by that time we knew she was blind
in left eye which is also congenital. This little girl is so busy
and in to everything you would never know the difference if you met
her. She has me trained me well. I could not imagine life without
her!! "
Human companions: Meredith
Other pets: None
Email: paexport1@aol.com |
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Town: Captiva, FL
Deaf dog: Closer to death than life, starved, filthy, matted-coat,
fragile, confused and afraid, When my wife first saw this emaciated
toy poodle at the local "pound",Sharon saw past the appalling appearance.
She saw a beautiful being, with a fierce desire to live and love.A
staff member explained the young dog's history. A distraught person
who reported the almost constant half bark, half screams of a distressed
dog, had called the authorities. When the officials arrived at the
empty house they discovered the desperate dog in the bottom of an
empty swimming pool, no water, no food and no shade from the southwest
Florida Summer sun.This rescued dog had been at the "pound" for one
day and the veterinarians were not sure she would survive.At the moment
Sharon was introduced to this wonderful animal, the dog wrapped her
front legs, as tightly as her weak muscle could, around Sharon's ankle.
Two spirits met and bonded in love.With medical care and grooming
she was as fresh as a daisy, and so Daisy came home to her new family.Daisy
was showered with loving acceptance and patience. During her first
visit to a private Vet, the Doc discovered her back knees were malformed.
Daisy had a peculiar behavior of walking while holding the top of
head tucked down low near the side of her paws. The vet suspected
neurological damage.When Daisy did not react to sounds the Vet confirmed
our observations of the obvious: Daisy was deaf. The Doc said malnutrition
was most likely the cause of her physical challenges.Sharon and I
committed to include Daisy into our lives. We sensed Daisy had a great
gift to give: the spirit of joyful aliveness.
Human companions: Sharon and family
Other pets: None
Email: sfishercorbett@aol.com |
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