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Deaf dog: Charlieji is a Tibetan Terrier. I got him a trainer
from the Humane Society... A friend of mine started teaching him some
sign language such as sit, stay, give me your paw and a couple of
others.
Human companions: A.R.
Other pets: I have a stray Cat that lives inside my house
Email: araltuve_AT_yahoo.com |
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Town: Tequesta, Florida
Deaf dog: Della Roo is a 2 year old Blue Heeler Mix. We adopt
Della when she was 4 months old from a rescue league in Coral Springs
and it was immediate LOVE! We noticed right away that she wasn't
responding to sounds so we got her hearing tested and sure enough,
she was deaf. We didn't plan on adopting a special needs dog but
having Della in our lives has been such a blessing that we wouldn't
hesitate to rescue another. She is affectionate and playful, most
people don't even realize she's deaf! Della has brought life to
our household and has become a lifelong pal to our 2-year-old Aussie/Beagle
mix, Deisel.
Human companions: Erin and Michael
Other pets: Diesel, a hearing Aussie/Beagle mix
Email: erinjgill_AT_gmail.com
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Town: Miami, Florida
Deaf dog: Bandit is a 1 year old Boxer. I got Bandit from
a dog rescue here in Miami. He was approximately 7 months
old. I was told they weren't sure how much he heard. I actually
do not think he hears at all. I think it was fate that brought us
together. My daughter is a Sign Language Interpreter Major at RIT.
I don't know very much ASL but I am trying to teach Bandit through
sign language. He is a very loving dog. Still very much a Puppy.
I would love to complete his training so he can receive is Canine
Good Citizen.
Human companions: Maureen, her Husband and 4 Children
Other pets: 4 other dogs and 1 bird and I breed Sugar Gliders.
Email: mari.lovo@gmail.com
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Town: Jupiter, Florida
Deaf dog: Della Roo is a 1 year old Australian Cattle Dog
Mix. We adopted Della from a shelter when she was about 3 months
old and we noticed immediately that she had a hearing problem and
our vet soon confirmed our suspicions. We were nervous about raising
a special needs dog but Della has been such a wonderful addition
to our family and we wouldn't trade her for the world. She and our
other Aussie mix (not deaf) absolutely love each other and she has
definitely
completed our family. She is such an amazing puppy and I can't imagine
not having her in my life!
Human companions: Erin and Husband
Other pets: Diesel, an Australian cattle dog/beagle mix
Email: erinjgill@gmail.com
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Town: Miami, Florida
Deaf dog: Ringo is a 5 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback. He
is a beautiful Ridgeback we bought from a breeder. We starting noticing
he was deaf shortly after we got him at 8 weeks. The suspicions
were confirmed at 5 months old. Once we found out we decided not
to part with him and take on the challenge of training him. He is
super intelligent, once we concentrated on hand signals he really
started to understand us. He goes to doggy day camp with his big
sis Savannah and has won the hearts of the trainers there. His favorite
past-time is to torture his big bro Cheech.
Human companions: Mary and Gretel
Other pets: Savannah (Bloodhound/Catahoula mix) and Cheech
(Chihuahua)
Email: mari.lovo@gmail.com
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Basil
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Town: Miami Gardens, Florida
Deaf dog: Basil is a 6 month old American Bulldog mix. We
adopted Basil from the Miami-Dade County Animal Control facility.
We believe her previoous owner got rid of her after discovering
she was deaf. We assume she was born with no hearing, but we LOVE
her. She is amazing.
Human companions: Carolina, Andy, AJ, and Daniel
Email: caro_salvador7@yahoo.com
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Town: Delray Beach, Florida
Deaf dog: Chloe is an 8 month old American Bulldog. My daughter,
I mean puppy, Chloe is my most precious gift. She insists on being
cuddled to sleep and so far has taken to sign language quite well.
She is extremely socialized and loves her trips to the dog park!
And my favorite part about her? Her heart shaped nose!
Human companions: Michelle Anteni
Email: Michelle.Anteni@gmail.com
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Ludwig Von Beethoven

Listo Beasto
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Town: Miami, Florida
Deaf dogs: Ludwig and Listo
Ludwig Von Beethoven is a 3-1/2 year old Jack Russell Terrier.
Beethoven's mom writes "I got Ludwig at 10 weeks and he changed
my life! Not only will I only want Jack Russell Terriers but deaf
ones too!"
Listo Beasto is a 1-1/2 year old Jack Russell Terrier. His
mom writes: "Listo came to me all the way hand-delivered from
Curacao. He is a precious little boy that is very active and curious
about everything!"
Update 9/23/07: I live with 3 deaf
Jack Russell terriers, Ludwig, Listo and Lollipop. I also have a
hearing Jack Russell Chihuahua mix named Little Bit and a hearing
retriever mix named Lucy Goosey. We are all known as the L's. When
Ludwig came into my life, he changed it. There has never been a
dull moment since and I wish everyone could experience the love
and joy of living with Jack Russells....especially deaf ones. All
of my dogs are rescues and they are wonderful.
Human companion: Lidia A Anorga
Other pets: Lucy Goosey - a hearing Retriever mix.
Email: DeafJRT@aol.com
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Town: West Palm Beach, Florida
Deaf dog: Blanca is a 1 year old Bull Terrier/Mix. I would
like everyone to know that just because a dog is Deaf does not mean
they will not love you as much! Blanca was rescued from the animal
shelter as a puppy and I didn't know she was deaf until after about
2 weeks. I would never give her back and I Love her to no end!!
Blanca loves our cat Blue but Blue has no idea blanca can not hear
him but they get along well. Blanca is very smart and knows about
5 hand signals and we are working on more. She is the love and Light
of my day and I am happy every time I look at her beautiful face.
I think everyone should give a deaf dog a chance and see the beauty
in loving and learning to grow together with one!!
Human companions: Juliana Gonzales
Other pets: Russian Blue Cat named Blue ;-)
Email: Lunajewl@aol.com
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Savannah

Sheriff
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Town: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Deaf dog: Savannah is a 10 month old Australian Shepherd.
Savannah came from Savannah Ga at 8 weeks. She is so lovable and
smart. I
adopted her about 7 months after I adopted my first aussie Radar,
who is totally blind. I fell in love with the breed. She responds
great to hand signals. And loves her brothers.
Sheriff is an 8 month old Australian Shepherd.
Sheriff is very small for his age, he came from a breeder that was
trying to get toy aussies, he was almost dead when rescued, took
3 weeks for him to get stronge enough to travel.You wouldn't know
it now. He's as cute as can be and loves his sister and brothers.
My dream is to someday have a sanctuary for special needs puppies.
Human companions: Jackie Treneer
Other pets: blind aussies
Email: jtangels54@aol.com
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Town: Loxahatchee, Florida
Deaf dog: Lucy is a 3 and 1/2 year old Dalmatian
Human companions: Jennifer Zysman
Other pets: two cats, Cleo and Panda. One soft coated Wheaten
Terrier, Desi, hearing.
Email: jszysman@gmail.com
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Tank
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Town: Coral Gables, Florida
Deaf dog: Tank is a sweet 1 year old English Bull Dog. We
adopted him when he was 9 weeks old, and quickly realized he was
deaf. We attended puppy class at a local pet store and he learned
everything the rest of the puppies learned - but with sign language.
He's become attached to our older dog, Maddie, and relies on her
for knowing when to
bark at the door etc.. He is very visual and notices right away
if something is out of place. He's a great dog!
Human companions: Emily and Travis Curtin
Other pets: Maddie, 9 yr old Yellow Lab
Email: emilyandtravis@aol.com
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Mia
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Town: Coral Gables, Florida
Deaf dog: Mia is a 13 week-old Jack Russell Terrier. Her
mom writes: "Mia is Spanish for Mine. She is Ludwig's half
cousin and I'm happy to have her in my family. She is a very special
little girl. Because of Mia, we are all learning ASL! I believe
only good things can happen when you adopt a deaf dog!"
Human companions: Nancy E. Triana and two teenagers, a 16
year old girl and a 14 year old boy.
Other pets: Tutti-Frutti, a 4 year old Chihuahua; and two
cats, Cleo and Miso.
Email:Tria5020@bellsouth.net
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Town: Boynton Beach, Florida
Deaf dog: Kari is a two year old Jack Russell Terrier. Her
mom writes: "She is the sweetest and smartest dog. She has some
fears that are being overcome due to the previous owner that had no
knowledge of how to call her or give her commands. She is learning
to be more trusting now knowing when she is asleep, I will call her
gently like a deaf person knows how."
Human companions: Alyce Hand; her children and grandchildren;
the entire family is deaf.
Email: MatAly@aol.com |
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Bonnie |
Town: West Palm Beach,
Florida
Deaf dog: Bonnie, a Boxer/English Bulldog mix, is approximately
2 years old. Her mom writes: "Bonnie is a sweet dog that my mom
found roaming the countryside of Tenn. I know that she was well taken
care of at some time. This is the first experience I have had with
a deaf dog. I would DO THIS AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT! While we have a
long way to go and would take any suggestions from all on things that
have worked well for them."
Human companions: Colleen Bailey and her husband Brian.
Other pets: Three birds: Joey, Alex and Sasha.
Email: cba2fast4u@aol.com |
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Baybe (left) and Bonnie (right) |
Town: West Palm Beach,
Florida
Deaf dog: Baybe, a Catahoula Leopard, was born 7/22/00. Her
mom writes: "We adopted Baybe when she was 8 weeks old from a
breeder. Being deaf, they couldn't sell her. This is our first experience
with a deaf dog, and it has been a wonderful experience. Baybe passed
her Canine Good Citizen test (CGC), and is learning agility. Our goal
is to have her become a therapy dog. Although her brother and sister
(hearing miniature pinschers) tolerate her at this point, we absolutely
love her, and would not hesitate to own another deafie in the future."
See Babye on her own website.
Human companions: Nancy LaSorsa and her daughter Brooke
Other pets: Bonnie, a hearing stag red miniature pinscher and
Max, a hearing black and tan miniature pinscher.
Email: josi303@aol.com |
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Helga (back) and Katrina (front) |
Town: Lake Worth, Florida
Deaf dog: Helga, an 11 week old Boxer. "Helga is a sweet little
all white boxer pup we got from the breeder who we were buying our
other pup, Katrina, from. The breeder told us that she would have
to put Helga to sleep if she could not find a suitable home for her.
I could not allow that to happen, we went home with Katrina, our fawn
colored female boxer pup and her white sister, Helga. At the present
time they are 11 weeks old and more than a handful. Helga is very
smart and we are slowly teaching her as well as her sister simple
signings. We figured it would be best to train them both the same
so the other will not feel left out."
Human companions: Brian and Laura Doherty
Other pets: Katrina, Helga's sister.
Email: brian911gt3@bellsouth.net |
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Annie |
Town: North Miami, Florida
Deaf dog: Annie is a 5 year old congenitally deaf Yorkie. "My
little orphan Annie was acquired from a woman who brought her to the
animal shelter where I volunteer to put her down due to her deafness.
She is a great, happy, loving dog, and it is only now that she has
come to live with me that I realize what a huge mistake her previous
owner made! "
Human companions: Antonio & Amy Lledo
Other pets: Lady, a blind Tea Cup Maltese.
Email: amylledo@yahoo.com |
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Sugar |
Town: Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
Deaf dog: Sugar/Azucar is a 2-1/2 year old white Boxer. "I
fostered her and now adopted her from Florida
Boxer Rescue. Sugar was abandoned but is progressing daily and
becoming aware of basic life surroundings and surprises me with great
exhuberance. She is awesome and a real sweetie! She is without hearing
but makes it up with her personality and her other senses are just
so acute."
Human companion: Jeffrey Wells
Email: azucar_sugar@mac.com |
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Jake |
Town: Jupiter, Florida
Deaf dog: Jake was a three day old puppy when he came into
our life. At 5 weeks old we began to notice he was deaf and had it
confirmed by testing at 7 weeks. Jake's deafness has done nothing
to stop him. He is an amazing, loving dog despite his older sisters
efforts. His face screams "I didn't do it!" and of course "Look I'm
really cute, c'mere and pet me." In addition to his good looks and
his treat getting skills he stuns us everyday with his friendliness
and outgoing doginality. In the future we hope to train Jake to be
a therapy dog. In the meantime he's an awesome addition to the family.
Human companions: Renee and Brian
Other pets: Daphney is every bit of a 4 year old Jack Russel
Terrier. She is the true queen of the house and a big dog trapped
in a little dogs body.
Email: nylabones@yahoo.com |
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Town: West Palm Beach,
Florida
Deaf dog: We adopted this dog from a breeder after reading
about him on the DeafDogs website. We have another Catahoula and thought
we would like to work with a deaf dog. My partner already knows sign
language and we are working on modified sign language hand signals.
We just adopted him last week so we're in the beginning stages.
Human companions: Nancy, Lynn, Eisele
Other pets: Kayde, Dixie, and Monkey
Email: par10@mindspring.com |
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Frosty |
Town: Fort Lauderdale,
Florida
Deaf dog: "Frosty is both deaf and blind in one eye - not that
you can tell when you meet him. Frosty came to us from our vet. Even
though he was a "temporary" foster, I fell in love with him the minute
I saw him and knew he belonged with our family. Frostys best friend
is my son Dylan. The two of them have a very special bond. They love
to roll around on the floor and play together. I wouldn't trade my
special boy for the world!! "
Human companions: Alyssa, Joe, Dylan
Other pets: Indie, a smooth collie; Jasper, a pembroke welsh
corgi; Spot, a beagle/bassett mix
Email: stargatecollies@msn.com |
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Pepper |
Town: Sunrise, Florida
Deaf dog: Pepper as you see loves the water. She will swim
to fetch what you throw into the water. She is so full of energy.
Pepper is so protected of me, and stays by my side most of the time.
I have taught her to sit with a hand signal, and hope to teach her
more in time. Had Pepper a few weeks before discovering she was deaf,
I knew then this dog need special attention and I do try in everyway
to give her the attention she needs.
Human companions: Linda, Tony, Carla, and Chris.
Other pets: A Boston Terrier named Ruby
Email: chewey64@bellsouth.net |
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Town: Wellington, Florida
Deaf dog: Amanda's human pal writes: "We recently adopted Amanda
from a rescue league. We had been looking for a Sheltie and finally
found our Amanda. At the time, we had no idea she was deaf and neither
did the shelter. It was 2-3 days before we realized that she could
not hear a thing. This was a bit scary for us, as we had no info or
experience with deaf dogs. I did some research on the internet to
see what we had gotten ourselves into and found a ton of info. We
are so glad that she has come into our lives. She is the most loving,
gentle, smart dog. My kids can do anything to her and she is just
happy to be with our family. She is truly meant to be with us. We
have had NO issues or problems with her...totally housetrained, learning
had signals, etc. She is awesome!"
Human companions: Dawn, John, Jenna, Carlie
Other pets: Moochie (cat)
Email: jdniedz@earthlink.net |
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Town: Coral Springs, Florida
Deaf dog: Spanky is my second Jack Russell. My first one, Peanut,
is 3 years old and was born unable to make any noise. Spanky I got
a few weeks ago and quickly found out he's unable to hear. They're
both such great dogs, I wouldn't change them for anything.
Human companions: Katie & Matt
Other pets: Peanut
Email: catherinepalmer@bellsouth.net |
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