
Serenity
| Town: Bremen, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Serenity [Bella] is a 6 year old Great Dane. She
is such a sweet little angel. Being the owner of other dogs Serenity
was the easiest to train. I wouldn't hesitate to own another deaf
Dane, their personalities are wonderful.
Human companions: Kimberly and Brittany Anne
Other pets: female Great Dane Daisy Mae & Italian Greyhound
Petey
Email: serenity_bell26@yahoo.com |
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Town: Crawfordsville, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Cinnamon Iceman is a 12 week old Australian Shepherd.
Cinnamon Iceman or Iceman as he is called is a deaf Aussie, he came
from a breeder, who had never had one of her pups deaf. He was in
Florida, and I I'm in Indiana, we had to find transportation for
him, and finally through a group called "Operation Roger",
a group of truckers, Iceman came home. He is a doll. I have two
hearing Aussies already and they don't know what to think of this
little ball of fur, who has them backed into the corner barking
and yipping all the time, my other dogs bark only when someone comes
to the door. They haven't figured him out. I never knew owning a
deaf dog could be so much fun, just watching Iceman and how he reacts
to others is a joy.
Human companions: Shawnee Richards and family, A 16 year
old Boy, and a 14 year old girl, 20 year old girl with her daughter
who is 1 month, and an 18 year old daughter who has her own daughter
who is
5 months old
Other pets: We have two other Australian Shepherds, both
of them hearing
Email: shawneerichards@sbcglobal.net
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Jack
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Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Jack is a sweet, loving 1 1/2-2 year old Australian
Shepherd. He knows all of his basic commands, and executes them
so well I sometimes forget he's deaf! He's a superb companion, even
though he habitually tries to shoplift toys from PetSmart. :)
Human companions: Denise Adams
Other pets: Sonny
Email: DeniseAdams999@yahoo.com
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Pico
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Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Pico is a 2 year old Boston Terrier. He is a small
Boston with a huge personality. He is very smart and very loving.
His favorite toy is his blue racket ball which he carries in his
mouth 24/7. We love him so much!
Human companions: Alisa and Christopher Cox
Email: amc543@gmail.com
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Mackenzie
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Town: Lafayette, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Mackenzie is a 3 month old Australian Shepherd.
She is 3 months old and very sweet.She is doing very well with learning
the basics so far. She is pretty much housetrained and loves to
playwith my big dogs. She is just my foster for now and I'm thinking
about adopting her. I'm not putting her on here to find her a home.
I just love her and want poeple to see her.
Human companions: Sandy Fogarasi
Other pets: 2 goldens 1 border collie mix
Email: skf419@insightbb.com
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Town: Plymouth, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Octavia is a 14 month old French Bulldog. I am
not sure what happened to my little girl But she is very loved.
She was having alot of problems with her ears. Then after new years
we figured out she can't hear. We are trying to learn as much as
we can about a deaf dog. We have a lot of help from a trainer that
had show dogs for years. We'll be ok I'm sure! She's in a loving
forever home.
Human companions: Linda Cleveneger, Husband and a grandson
Other pets:
Email: lindakatyc@yahoo.com
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Rocky

Samantha
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Town: Marion, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Rocky & Samantha
Rocky is most likely a Fox Terrier puppy. He's picked up
signs incredibly quickly. He loves to torment the cat.
Samantha is a white Border Collie puppy whose breeder contacted
Amy through this web site. Both dogs were born deaf. Both dogs are
featured on Amy's
Animals website.
Human companions: Amy Loftis and her husband
Other pets: Nikki, a Border Collie; Malachi, an overweight
kitty; Godzilla, an iguana rescued from religious sacrifice (believe
it or not!). And a new Patterdale Terrier pup named Harley!
Email: Unavailable
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Oliver and his favorite sister |
Town: Charlestown, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Oliver & Haley
Oliver is a 2.5 year old white American Pit Bull Terrier who
was born deaf.
Haley is a 3 year old American Pitbull Terrier who was also
born deaf. She came from a no-kill shelter in Southern, Ill. She is
now very much loved & spoiled.
Human companions: Paul Herman, spouse Lorri, and daughters
Amanda and Nicole (see their website)
Other pets: Rosey - Sabrina - Boe - Ebony - Brandy, & 5
cats
Email: Apittslife@webtv.net |
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Town: Bloomington, Indiana
Deaf dog: Cookie, a Dalmatian/Setter mix, was born deaf.
Human companion: Jody Wintsch
Email: shiffma@indiana.edu |
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Darby (little one) & Jazz |
Town: Evansville, Indiana
Deaf dog: Darby, a 1 1/2 year old Boston terrier. Darby is
by far smarter than any of the other dogs (Hearing) in our family
or any that we have had growing up. Very loving and attentive, she
watches every move that is made and responds accordingly. Sometimes
she knows our next move before we do. To give you an idea of how Darby
is, her nickname in the house is Princess Darby.
Human companions: Ed & Michelle Butler, 2 Boys ages 11
and 9
Other pets: Jasmine is a Siberian Husky mix and Honi is a Rat
Terrier.
Email: Unavailable
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Charlie |
Town: Mishawaka, Indiana
Deaf dog: Charlie is an 8 month old Great Pyrenes with congenital
deafness. He is a very loving dog, he will come to you for the love
he needs if he thinks you're not giving enough. He has a super sense
of humor, it almost looks like he is laughing around the house sometimes
by the way his mouth is. He is the best dog I have ever had. He has
a Great Dane brother, and a two Samoyed sisters. He plays very fair
with them all.
Human companions: Cheryl J. McQueen, Carol McQueen (Mom) Terry
& Tylor Borsodi (Sons) & Terry Borsodi (x-husband)
Other pets: Brutus, a Great Dane, Brittney & Chelsea, Samoyeds
Email: Unavailable
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Town: Evansville,
Indiana
Deaf dog: Mollie MooMoo is an 8 month old Boston Terrier. She
is very smart. When I started to train her with hand signs she had
them down in 2 days time with only about 15 minutes of work each day.
She is a real clown and just seems to really enjoy her life. We love
her very much. When I figured out she was deaf, about 2 days after
getting her, I told my husband when he got home from work and he said
"So?" It just doesn't really seem to make a difference. Now when we
have company they all come to see Mollie and I think she knows it!
Human companions: Debby A Mayer, her husband Steve, and her
daughter Megan
Email: Unavailable
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Sweetie

Lady

Fancy

Wizzer

Daisy

Shelby |
Town: Fort
Wayne, Indiana
Deaf dogs: Sweetie Pie, Lady, Fancy, Wizzer, Daisy, Shelby.
"I am so proud and happy with all my Deaf Dogs. I have never been
given so much love in my life. I have never had any regrets of adopting
any of my Deaf Dalmatians."
Sweetie Pie is a 2.5 year old Dalmatian. Sweetie lives up to
her name and loves to cuddle! She love kids too! She plays Mom to
the new puppies that arrived this year.
Lady is a 4.5 year old Dalmatian. She is the one Wizzer house
trained. She was 3 years old then. She is a loner and does not get
along with most dogs. But she is happy to run and play and be with
Wiz and Fancy.
Fancy is a 2 year old Dalmatian. She had to overcome severe
fear aggression of other dogs. It took 6 months of work and Wizzer
to finally bring her back to trusting another.
Wizzer is a 2.5 year old Dalmatian. He is an exceptional Deaf
Dal. He housebroke another 3 year old Dal for me. He swooned Fancy
right over to being his soul mate! He helped to train Shelby from
jumping into the faces of other dogs! He is one big bundle of love
and happiness. He also knows more asl sign language than I do! Wiz
was raised by a Deaf Lady. It nearly tore her heart out when she had
to part with him.
Daisy is a 3 year old Dalmatian. She is my Ambassador to welcome
every new dog into the pack and make them feel at home. She is a bundle
of love!
Shelby is a 2.5 year old Dalmatian. She loves to be held and
cuddled. When she is in the yard she will sit by a tree that has a
squirrel in it for hours!
Human companions: Lois A. Higginbotham
Other pets: 7 other Dalmatians
Email: Unavailable
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Town: Noblesville,
Indiana
Deaf dog: Corky is a 1 year old Australian Shepherd Mix. I
got Corky from the local humane society, because she liked to play
ball. She is mostly well-behaved and gets along great with other dogs.
Corky has a new cousin! A Wheatan Terrier pup named Bailey. They get
along famously!
Human companions: Ann Grilliot, Bob and Doreen (grandma)
Email: Corkscrewaroni@aol.com |
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Town: Martinsville, Indiana
Deaf dog: Louie is a 3.5 year old Dalmatian. His family says
"My little guy Louie, came to me as a rescue from an abusive home..He
was so aggressive at 1st meeting with him & previous owner...that
I thought I would only be taking him to put him down..Well, needless
to say, his only problem was the abusive situation he was in....he
is the most loving and sweet disposition of any dog I've seen! And
he loves the other dogs! Of course he is sooooo smart too! I LOVE
this little guy, and he will be with me forever....no adoption for
this sweetie! He's HOME!"
Human companions: Karen Lane, and grown children and grandchildren
ages 9 mon & 3 yr old
Other pets: 3 Dals, 1 Westie, and then all the Dal rescues
that come thru....
Email: karenrt@scican.net |
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Cappy |
Town: Arcadia, Indiana
Deaf dog: Cappy is a 2 year old Dalmatian. She is just a normal
dog, whom happens to be deaf. I got Cappy when she was 5 weeks old
and within a week, I knew she was deaf. She is a very happy dog, gets
along great with all dogs and people. I was warned that she would
be aggresive....she is not! She went to puppy obedience classes when
she was young, and recently graduated from k-9 school. She knows hand
signals, some of which are homemade. Her life in companion is a 11
year old Dachshund, he is hearing. His nature is to bark at everything,
and has taught her to bark when he does. Cappy's sense of sight is
some much stronger than any dog I have ever had. I believe she is
able to make up for her deafness with her eye sight. There can be
a cat a block away, she'll see it! When we have thunder storms, she
will sleep thru the thunder, but one flash of lightening and she is
up barking.
Human companions: Kim Ballard
Other pets: Rugen, 11 year old hearing Dachshund
Email: kjb@ori.net |
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Town: Evansville, Indiana
Deaf dog: Raja is a 12 week old Great Dane. His family says
"Raja is very sweet and playful. He is also extremely smart. It was
probably easier to housebreak him than my other dogs. My neighbor
took home his brother who is also deaf. His name is Azul Diablo."
Human companions: Honza & Jenifer Frnka
Other pets: Ivan & Ramses
Email: jjfrnka@webtv.net |
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Town: Columbia City, Indiana
Deaf dog: Sheila is an 8 1/2 month old Miniature Dachshund.
She is a wild-boar color (red & black to us)! She is Extremely territorial
with anyone outside of our family. We are working on signs and control
of the barking. She is a wonderful cuddler and loves to play and chase
our other Miniature Dachsie (Jake). Jake is the "ears" for both of
them and Sheila is the "protector".
Human companions: Becky Spencer, Husband - Dan, and Daughter
- Desiree
Other pets: A hearing Dachsie Jake and 8 parrots
Email: beckyj@whitleynet.org |
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Town: Hagerstown, Indiana
Deaf dog: Tom Thumb is a 7 month old Rat Terrier. His family
says "Even though my Tommy is deaf, he never lets it get in his way.
He is the best dog I have ever owned. We raise Rat Terriers and Tommy
is a pup out of one of our litters. He is the funniest dog, he likes
to steal things such as our socks or slippers and run like crazy through
the house with them! But he has also got to be the sweetest dog too.
He loves attention and to be held. He also loves to be carried around
like a baby! I love my Tommy so much, there will never be another
one like him!"
Human companions: Becky Hooper, My Mom, Dad, Brother, Grandmother
Other pets: 3 Rottweilers, 3 Rat Terriers, a bunch of cats,
and around 40 horses..oh...and a fish!
Email: beckyhooper@hotmail.com |
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Town: Plainfield, Indiana
Deaf dog: Gabe is a loving, energetic 9 week old puppy. We
have just recently found out in the last couple days that Gabe is
deaf. He is a friendly little guy that loves to play with my parent's
two dogs and his toys. We just adore him.
Human companions: Ashley & Brett Hesson
Email: ahesson@plainfield.k12.in.us |
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Town: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Deaf dog: I adopted Milo through the Minpin rescue organization.
He is beautiful and very smart. I knew he was deaf, but it's not a
problem for me. He has had 6 different homes in his short 2 years,
and I felt so bad for him. He's got a home for life now.
Human companions: Colleen Miller and 2 daughters, ages 9 &
13
Other pets: Another Minature Pinscher named Tucker.
Email: miller99co@yahoo.com |
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Lexie (on the left) |
Town: South Whitley, Indiana
Deaf dog: Lexie is a 3-1/2 year old Boxer who was born deaf.
Lexie's Dad says, "Lexie and her sister trixie were going to be put
to sleep because the old owners were getting divorced,and they couldn't
decide what to do with them.I just couldnt let that happen so I drove
to ILL. and got them. They are fun and real good companions. Lexie
is at my side at all times and don't show any aggression unless you
walk up to me or my wife too fast. We now have four boxers and a Hybrid
wolf. They play and get along just as if they were raised together.Other
than having a house full everything is just great!! I wouldn't like
to be without our family of dogs. Our house is just one big dog house
and we have no regrets for saving dogs and giving them a happy loving
home."
Human companions: Jim and Karen Black
Other pets: Trixie-came with lexie.Bobo & Rebel they are
both registered fawn colored boxers.That we have had for 3 yrs now.Then
there is Shania-Hybrid Wolf,named after shania twain because of her
name being an indian word meaning ON MY WAY.
Email: shania2@mchsi.com |
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Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Deaf dog: Ginger is an 11 year old GSD mix who is going deaf
as she gets older and Luna is a 6-month old English Setter who was
born deaf. Their Mom says: "We've had Ginger since she was 6 weeks
old. Her deafness has come on in stages over the last two year or
so. She's so mellow, it just makes her more unflappable! Luna is our
new baby, we wanted a playmate for our twins, and a hiking buddy for
mom. I'd forgotten how much work puppies are! My BIL and his wife
are deaf, so having a deaf dog has been a fascination that I've only
been able to indulge this year. I've learned a lot from DDEAF. It
helps to know you aren't the only one being frustrated by our deaf
darlings!"
Human companions: Theresa-Mom, Brady-Dad, Brady Jr (BJ) and
Terry
Other pets: 12 yo Siamese cat, Harry; 55 gallon fish tank
Email: tress29@yahoo.com |
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Tequila |
Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Deaf dog: Tequila is a 6 month old Jack Russell Terrier. "Tequila
is our first deaf dog and our first Jack Russell Terrier. She has
been such a wonderful adventure in our life. She is a very cuddly
dog and a lap dog. She has her whole family wrapped around her little
paw, including her grandma. We bought Tequila from a local pet store.
She was a sick little girl. She had severe ear infections and kennel
cough. After multiple vet visits she is on the road to recovery. After
having Tequila, I know my next dog will be a deaf Jack Russell Terrier."
Human companions: Jennifer, Bob and Jordan Bland
Other pets: A hearing dog, Cookie; 2 guinea pigs; a cockatiel;
a sun conure and fish.
Email: indytrad@in-motion.net |
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Hearing Aid |
Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Deaf dog: Hearing Aid is a Boxer. "I got her from my parents
after they bought 2 Boxers and the breeder was going to put Hearing
Aid down. My parents took her and gave her to me. Suprisingly she
is very calm unless you get her fired up then she is playing nonstop.
She loves kids and other animals, especialy cats, they seem to give
her a challenge. She has to know where I'm at all the time. Car rides
are by far her favorite thing to do."
Human companions: Josh Cain
Email: Jcain32@aol.com |
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Banditt |
Town: Harrodsburg, Indiana
Deaf dog: Banditt is a 3 month old Dalmatian/Setter mix. "I
adopted Banditt from the Morgan Monroe County Humane Society. After
a few hours I realized he was deaf but it didn't matter, I was already
attached. And I know that I could give him a better home and life
than probably anyone else he has come into contact with. He's 3 months
old and the vet said he was apparently born that way. He's perfectly
healthy other than that small set back. He's my baby boy and if he
can't hear that's okay with me, he'll just get that much more love
since he can't hear me say it. He doesn't leave my side very often
unless he's playing with the other dogs. He walks right with me, he's
very spoiled and I hold him just like a little baby. Very, Very, Wonderful
puppy. He didn't get the gift of hearing but he's my gift and I can
hear for him."
Human companions: Amanda Cosby
Other pets: A Cocker Spaniel/Chow mix and a Smooth Hair Fox
Terrier
Email: greeneyez04@hotmail.com |
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Skyler |
Town: Guilford, Indiana
Deaf dog: Skyler is a 14 week old Boxer. "My daughter
bought Skyler from a local breeder. We were both looking for Boxer
pups and she wanted a white one. I had my heart set on a Brindle.
However, after discovering that Skyler was deaf my daughter realized
that she was not going to have the time to give her the extra time
and training she would need. I was looking for a pup to train as a
service dog since I have Multiple Sclerosis. I have to admit I had
my concerns about taking her in but having physical challenges myself
I thought I could understand her and be patient enough to train her.
We're learning a lot together and she already knows a lot of basic
obedience. She is the sweetest thing too! I am totally in love with
her! Together I feel confident that we can do this!"
Human companions: Mindy and Ken Riddell
Other pets: Buster a 5 year old German Shepherd mix and 2 cats
- Hopper & Frisky
Email: skyler@notsobigdogs.com |
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Indy and Sarah - Bookends |
Town: Columbia City, Indiana
Deaf dog: Indy Snow is a Great Dane, born 9-9-04. "Indy
is the calmer of the two, but more daring. She was the first to go
down the stairs, but you could see her mind working to figure out
how to do it first. Indy is entirely white except for the spot beside
her nose, a dot on her back and a gray outline of her left ear. Indy
is also sight challenged."
Sarah Black is a Great Dane, born 9-9-04. "Sarah is the
cuddler and lover... she is also the follower. She is one step behind
Indy all the way! Both puppies are from WV and were to be put down
at 4 weeks due to their deafness. We adopted them after they were
relocated to Bloomington, Indiana."
Bringing these deaf girls into our life has been a wonder and a joy.
We made a quick but informed decision to adopt them and gained the
majority of our info from DDEAF
and from the Deaf
Dog list. We wouldn't trade these babies for anything. We are
interested in meeting other deaf dog parents in our area.
Human companions: Mom, Dad, 4 sisters (aged between 9 and 13)
Other pets: Kiefer, a 3 year old fawn Dane male; 2 rats, JK
and Scabbers; and 2 cockatiels, Emma and Suni.
Email: ricstrina@yahoo.com |
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