Georgia Deaf Dogs

Town: Jeusp, Georgia
Deaf dog: Angus Jones is a 14 month old French Bulldog. We picked out deaf toilet paper terror as a pup not knowing he was deaf. Now ashamed, I share this for people now in our shoes for we too turned to this website for guidance, we cried our eyes out deciding what was best for the pup, our new marriage, my own health problems and selfishly scared of not knowing what to do for a deaf dog. In the end we concluded: we picked the pup, he didn't pick us and it was the perfect decision! The ride hasn't been easy but it definitely hasn't been the deafness either. We have ran into It's almost like we forget about the deafness. He doesn't do the most impressive tricks or mind very well (bulldog, he knows the signs), but he has the most intoxicating spirit about him I have ever seen in a dog and would not trade it for anything. He absolutely loves life and we absolutely love him.
Human companions: Emily and Aaron
Other pets: Bayley Brown
Email: eeaspinwall_AT_gmail.com

Bird

Town: Kennesaw, Georgia
Deaf dog: Bird is a 6 year old Dalmatian mix. I got 'Bird' in 2005 from a shelter, she was almost 1.5 years and she had been in there for over 4 months! They never told me she was deaf, just thought it would take a while for her to learn a new name and basic obedience skills. I found out about a week later when she didn't budge when a door slammed! She is the light of my life though! She is quite a handful and requires more work and attention than a dog that can hear, but I love her so much. She loves to get bones and hide them in couch cushions. I recently moved and packed up the couch and found 5 bones in it!! She loves chasing shadows, playing with tennis balls, eating cheweez and having me chase her down the stairs. She is a CRAZY dog!!
Human companions: Kellie and Grandparents Sharen and David
Email: Kellieyood_AT_yahoo.com

Crimson Jade

Town: Sylvester, Georgia
Deaf dog: Crimson Jade is a 6 month old Boxer Bulldog mix. I was given Jade from a breeder in Moultrie, it was love at first sight. She is registered with the AKC, she is only allowed to do the Obstacle Course. Not because she is deaf, but because she is solid white. Their LOSS! She is my baby and smart! I couldn't imagine life without her!!!!
Human companions: Tammy, Daddy, 2 sisters and a Brother
Other pets: A Poodle/Dachaund mix and she can hear
Email: dumplindunn_AT_yahoo.com

Onyx, Mya and family

Town: Powder Springs, Georgia
Deaf dog: Mya Calway is a 1 year old Pitbull. We found our Mya on the MSPCA Nevin's Farm website. We went to meet her several times and were a bit weary of adopting a deaf pit bull. Friends and family advised it was a bad idea because she was a "dangerous breed" and her deafness would put her in a chronic state of defensiveness. Fortunately my husband and I didn't listen to all the pessimists in our lives. We decided to "foster-to-adopt" and brought her home with us. It was clear after the first day with her that there wasn't a chance we were not going to keep her. We officially adopted Mya in October of 2008 after a long two months of visiting her at the shelter. Mya is an amazing dog!! As a family we have had a lot of foster dogs come through our home and even though she is deaf Mya has been the fastest learner out of all of them. Mya is one of the most intuitive dogs I've ever met. She is very sensitive to people's emotions, and is first to jump in your lap if you're expressing a negative emotion. No one can ever tell she is deaf. She does more tricks then our hearing dog and responds better too. She knows all her hand commands well, and despite having a thick stubborn streak, she's very well behaved. Mya now spends her days sunbathing, chasing tennis balls, taking runs, and harassing her canine sibling. She gets along with everyone she meets, canine or human. Mya has enriched our lives and we are so happy to have found such an amazing companion.
Human companions: Erin and Husband
Other pets: Onyx, a a Black Lab, an ancient Cat, various pet rats, and a rabbit
Email: erin.mcfeeters_AT_gmail.com

Town: Marietta, Georgia
Deaf dog: Bella is a 5 month old Pitbull. Bella is the joy of our lives, we got her from my daughter whose dogs had
puppies. I walked in among them and Bella chose me. I had decided that dogs always choose us, not that we choose them. So which ever puppy came to me and wanted me, that is the one I chose. She is sweet and smart. She knows only a few signs so far, but our trainer is helping us teach her.
Human companions: Stacy and Michael, Sibs - Darell, Sereada, Daniel, Rachel. Uncle Dale, Uncle Trell, Aunt
Toni and cousins Kayla and Kyra. Many many more.
Other pets:1 pomeranian, 17 years old Rory
Email: seremchuk_AT_gmail.com

Harper

Town: Albany, Georgia
Deaf dog: Harper is a 1 year old Great Dane. Harper was recued when he was 9 weeks old from a Chihuahua breeder who was going to put him down. Harper was only 6 pounds, and was living on tiny breed dog food. The breeder knew Harper was deaf and assumed that he was blind...due to his icey blue eyes...in fact Harper can see fantastically. Harper is the goofiest dog I have ever owned...and my life hasn't been dull since bringing him into my home!
Human companions: Britny
Email: Bwraydient_AT_gmail.com

Town: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Deaf dog: Lincoln is a 14 week old Australian Shepherd. Lincoln was juggled by 2 of my co-workers that could not care for him and his disability. I agreed to welcome him into my home. So far he understands my body language. We are working on getting him trained through signs. He loves to sit under my babies swing while baby is in it.
Human companions: Elsa-Mom, Darious (11)-Big Brother, & Phoenix(6mths)-Little Brother
Email: carroll.elsan@gmail.com

Town: Lula, Georgia
Deaf dog: Oreo is a 6 month old Pit Bull/ Dalmatian mix. We just adopted Oreo from a lady who didn't want to take him to a shelter. He is turning out to be a great addition to our family. He loves our kids and other pets, incluing the Cat! I am still working with him on developing our communication, but he is making a lot of progress.
Human companions: Grandma, me (jennifer), Sebastian (8), Oscar (7), and Octavia (4)
Other pets: Riley, 4 year old Bishon Frise, Papi, 2month old Jack Russell, and Isis our mean kitty!
Email: j.c.hall@live.com

Sydney

Town: Norcross, Georgia
Deaf dog: Sydney, a 10 month old Australian Cattle Dog, says: "My family found me at a local SPCA when I was 4 months old. They didn't know I was deaf, however, I was so sweet, I sold them on me. I don't think they have seen any difference in me, because I have no idea I can't hear. Since then I have graduated from puppy training class and I am currently enrolled in basic obedience class. I love to play ball anytime, anywhere. When I wake up I grab a ball and put it at my dad's feet. I could do this all day. I plan on continuing to learn and prove that I can't be limited by my deafness."
Human companions: Russ and Kelly Belin
Email: kellybelin2@hotmail.com

Joey

Town: Conyers, Georgia
Deaf dog: Joey is a 9 year old Beagle/Dachsund mix. Joey was our first bottle baby rescue. We got him when he was just a few days old after some wonderful road workers saw him be thrown from a moving car and ran to his rescue. He had a lot of troubles as a baby but has grown to be a wonderful and hilarious member of the family. Joey has a lot of quirks but the funniest is his LOVE/Obsession for dirty socks, except for Danny his brother's.
Human companions: Dawn-mom Kali-2nd mom/sister Danny-brother
Other pets: Nikki, Harley, Lilly, George, Grace, Tim, Naynay, Tator, Mama, Oz, Moe, Amber, and Dodo
Email: kdhfarms@bellsouth.net

Allie-May Smith Tillman

Town: Conyers, Georgia
Deaf dog: Allie-May Smith Tillman is a 6 year old Boxer. She is the most beautiful dog in the world!!! She is a very needy Brat, But she is the best thing that has happend to us!!
Human companions: Jen and Thomas
Other pets: Fin-Irish wolfhound, Prada- Toy poodle, Walker- Lab Mix
Email: walkajunebug@yahoo.com

Town: Dahlonega, Georgia
Deaf dog: Sophie ia a 5 year old Staffy-Pit mix. I found Sophie as a stray at about 10 mos of age (2003). Who would lose such a beauty and not look for her.? After waiting 3 mos, I decided she was here to stay. Such a smart happy girl, friend to all, including my cats and another pound rescue (Cooper...mix of maybe Corgi/doxie/chihuahua??) Sophie has taught me so much and every day is pure joy to her..."Let's play".
Human companions: Judy Michaels
Other pets: Cooper and LOTS of kittys
Email: kit14@windstream.net

Me and Marlie

Town: Atlanta, Georgia
Deaf dog: Marlie is a 5 year old Aussie. Marlie was born blind and deaf. I found her on the DDEAF adoption page when she was about 14 weeks old. She is so smart. I had two deaf double merle Shelties that are now at the Bridge waiting for me. Their names were Snoopy and Kipp. Marlie is my first blind & deaf Dog. All three of my "special" kids have been AMAZING. I am lucky to have had them in my life.
Human companions: Charlene Cantrell
Other pets: Buzz - Peke with fear biting issues
Email: charlene_cantrell@yahoo.com

Town: Fleming, Georgia
Deaf dog: Cosmo is a 2 year old Australian Shepherd who we found on the Deaf Dogs Education Action Site www.deafdogs.org He came from a breeder who didnt have the heart to put him to sleep.
We love him very much! Jemie Jem is a 2 yr old Australian Shepherd who we fostered for ARPH and we could not part with her so she joined our crew. Our dogs are our children and we could not imagine being without them. Jem is a social butterfly and loves to go places. Cosmo would rather stay at home.
Human companions: Dede and Mark
Other pets: 2 yr.old Lab, Zoe and 13 yr.old Weim, Duke
Email: dedesplitt@yahoo.com

Town: Carrollton, Georgia
Deaf dog: Marley is an 8 week old Pit Bull Mix. Marley was dumped out in a co-worker's yard with his sister, we were looking for a male puppy to add to our "family". He is just adorable. We've only had him for a week before we noticed his lack of response to most sounds. This is a new experience for us, but he is such a sweetie pie we couldn't have asked for a better family member!!!
Human companions: Shelia Pattee and Maritza Pitelli
Other pets: Hearing dogs: "Moose" 2 1/2 year old American Staffordshire Terrier and "MiMi" a 2 year old Shepherd Sheltie Mix
Email: shelia_pattee@hotmail.com

Town: Decatur, Georgia
Deaf dog: Lewis is a 2 year old Dalmation/American Bulldog. My old landlady stopped me as I was coming home from a night out in the Highlands and asked if I wanted a dog. I declined at first, but then called a friend in Macon with plenty of room and said He'd take him. After having Dirty Lew for two days, we were inseperable. Took me a couple of weeks to realize the poor guy was deaf. He's my first dog and we both don't know any better. He can be a handfull at times, but the coolest dog this side of the Mississippi.
Human companion: Ben Blossom and My roomate, C-Note
Email: ben.blosso,@gmail.com

Lewis

Town: Oakfield, Georgia
Deaf dog: Lewis is a 6 month old american bulldog. We got him when he was almost 3 months old at the time we didn't realize he was deaf. After about 2 weeks we realized that things were not right. He is a very active dog. He keeps us on our toes. But he still knows what all is going on.

Human companions: Rachelle, Eric, Chelle, Brittany & Kaitlin Gilstrap
Other pets: Boston Terrier-Little Bit, Lab-Reebok, 2 goats-Maggie, Goat baby, cat-Sandy, ferret-Meso
Email: ericgilstrap@planttel.net

Isis

Town: Morrow, Georgia
Deaf dog: Isis is a 6 month old Lousiana Leopard Catahoula. Isis likes to play and more or less lead a normal dog life. She loves to ride in the truck. The only problem she has is that her buddies sneak up on her and tackle her. Which kind of pays her back for herding them around the yard.

Human companions: Jeremy B. Reach and his wife Leanne
Other pets: Brick, a brindle Pit/Beagle; Rock, a Pit/Lab; Clay, a Pit/Bulldog; and the occasional foster brother or sister from Bassett Hound Rescue of Georgia.
Email: southerngrl79@aol.com

Town: Marietta, Georgia
Deaf dog: Sinatra is a 2 year old Great Dane with blue eyes, hence the name. "He is very loving and playful and an all around great dog! We responded to an adoption page and received him from his foster mom who did a fantastic job with him. Sinatra has completed his obedience schooling and graduated with flying colors. He now weighs 133+ pounds. We have also rescued a hearing 8-9 month old merle Dane, and they are establishing the ruler of the roost and it's made for some interesting viewing. "

Update 10/022008: Both Sinatra and Sloane have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
RIP babies, we love and miss you!

Human companions: Kathy and Alexandra Hatley
Other pets: Sloane, a 5 year old rescued (hearing) merle Great Dane and a crotchety water turtle named Tyrone.
Email: kateraxe@aol.com

Allie (5yrs) and BeeBee

Allie at 8 years old

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