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Kansas Deaf Dogs

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Moose	Town: Wichita, Kansas Deaf dog: Moose is a 2 year old American Staffordshire Terrier. Moose was the smallest of a litter of 15 and 4 months old when he came to live with my girlfriend and I. The previous owner apparently did not realize he was deaf, but very quickly we realized something was different about him. We took a trip to the vet the next day and confirmed he was deaf. It was a struggle for the first few months as he took a long time to adjust to his new family and home, He has turned into one of the best dogs I have ever had we taught him basic hand commands in a little over a week and has been learning more all the time, and has learned to read facial expressions as well. He plays great with others and loves to go for rides in the car. Moose also thinks he is a lap dog, there is nothing better to him than to curl up on the couch with us and watch TV. Human companions: Matt and Jordan Other pets: Ceazar, a 5 year old Nile Monitor and Little Buddy, a 3 year old Kenyan Sand Boa. Email: mattandjordan@sbcglobal.net
Bear and Kibbles	Town: Herington, Kansas Deaf dogs: Kibbles is a 5 year old Dalmatian. Kibbles was born deaf. Sadly she was mistreated, beaten and abused by her former owners. I got her from a Dalmatian rescue and had asked them especially for a deaf Dal who needed a home. During the first week after adopting her she learned 5 signs. Wow what a smart girl she is. Since then she has learned appox. 20 signs and can even do the "stop-drop and roll" which she loves to share with the kids in our neighborhood. Kibbles still shys away from people but she will let them pet her if they let her come up to them in her own time. Kibbles is a very active girl and loves to go for walks, swim and go for boat rides. she is a BIG mama's baby and stays very close to me except when her Daddy is around. She behaves so well on a leash that a lot of stores in town will let her come in with me. Human companions: Daddy-John, Mom-Shelly and big Brother Joey Other pets: Bear who is a pomeranian Email: dragonheart2443@sbcglobal.net
	Town: Edwardsville, Kansas Deaf dogs: Maggie is a 7 year old Basset Hound. We adopted Maggie five years ago from a Basset Hound rescue knowing that she was completely deaf. She has adapted well to her life without sound. It is unknown to us how she became deaf. We are now battling glaucoma, which has completely taken one eye already. We love this young "old girl" and hope to give her the greatest quality of life possible as she contiues to age. Human companions: Michelle, Bobby and baby Mikayla Swarthout Other pets: Buddy the Basset Hound Email: sweetheart_25_99@yahoo.com
	Town: Wichita, Kansas Deaf dogs: Dexter is an 8 month old Boxer. We bought Dexter from a breeder here in Kansas. We should have known something was up because she had "as is" on the paper work. But he was soooooo cute and we didn't know white boxers were prone to deafness. When we had him for about a week we were suspicious of his deafness but thought he was just a stubborn dog. When we took him for his shots and new vet check they confirmed our suspicions. By that time we sere so in love with him it didn't matter, we read all we could about deaf dogs and started hand signals with him. He will sit, lie down, shake, stay, and he knows the signal for no. He is such a lover. He sleeps between us and we dote over him like he was our real child. Like other deaf dogs I have read about, sight and smell has sharpened. He has a nose like no other. He will wake up from a deep sleep if we have a snack. We have been offered to sell him but no amount could get him. He is our baby. Human companions: Mark and Judy Vernon Other pets: Lucy, a 5 year old Cocker Spaniel mix and Carlos, a 2 year old Chihuahua Email: vernsrn@yahoo.com
Cola	Town: Leavenworth Kansas Deaf dogs: Cola is a 5 1/2 month old Husky/GSD mix. Her heritage is a mystery. She was found abandoned on a frigid cold day out in the county when she was about 2 days old. It's truly a miracle she was alive as the high temp for the day was only in the teens. She was supposed to be a foster dog, but I couldn't let her go. Human companions: Barb Hoover and her 9 year old niece and 5 year old nephew Other pets: I also have 2 Chihuahua, 2 German Shepherd Dogs and 4 cats Email: progroom@sbcglobal.net
	Town: Winfield, Kansas Deaf dogs: Abby and Whitney Abby is a one and a half year old rescued Shetland Sheepdog. She is very sweet & headstrong too! Whitney is almost one year old. Like Abby, she is a Sheltie who was born deaf. Whitney came to her Mom at the age of 6 weeks. Her Mom says "She has totally convinced me that deaf dogs are made in heaven. She is so smart and has learned sign language very quickly. At times, though, I have to shake myself to remember that she is deaf. She is so much like a hearing dog, you just have to talk differently to her." Human companions: Dee Winter and her 91 year old mother Other pets: 13 other dogs, including a 22 year old toy poodle who has had a stroke and walks on only three legs. Email: dwinter@hit.net

Chaney	Town: Manter, Kansas Deaf dog: Chaney is a Boston Terrier. He is a very sweet dog most of the time although we have had some trouble with him biting unexpectedly. He likes to suck on a blanket when he is tired. He jumps in the bathtub to get a drink instead of drinking out of the water bowl. He hates sweaters and harnesses and manages to get out of them all, even his car harness. My daughter is training him for 4-H dog obedience. So far he knows sit & high five. We have had him a couple of months.We got him from OK BT rescue. Chaney had to leave his family for the Rainbow Bridge in May of 2001 after being bitten by a rattle snake. He was rushed to the vet, but died that night. He is very, very missed. Human companions: Joe, Betty, Jodanna and sometimes Jessica Bitner (who have a deaf sister-in-law) Other pets: Several other dogs,several cats miniature donkey and horses, most other farm animals, except sheep, 2 chameleons and 3 anoles. Our Australian Shepherd only has three legs. We also rescue dogs that we think we can place in good homes from local shelters. Email: bitner@pld.com

	Town: Overland Park, Kansas Deaf dog: Romeo is a 6 month old Boxer. Human companions: Tosha R. Witherspoon Other pets: Rottie named Natow, kitty named Jules. Comments: Romeo's name I believe says it all about him. He is a lover and very intelligent. I have never owned a deaf animal before so did what I knew best to train him with sign language I made up. I feel so fortunate what he has turned out great that I feel it only right to try to help others who may be struggling. Email: Gldntamrn@aol.com

	Town: Overland Park, Kansas Deaf dog: Jenny and Marco Jenny is a 4 year old Dalmatian. Her family says "Jenny joined our family at 10 weeks of age. She is her Daddy's girl, very quiet, calm. Yes, she is a Dalmatian. Her best friend is our orange tabby, Jack." Marco is a 1 year old American Bulldog. His family says "We got Marco off of the Deaf Dog Web site. He is a real sweetheart who loves him Mom. He is learning his signs fast and gives good kisses." Human companions: Kyle and Susan Mikkelson Other pets: 3 dogs, cats Email: abmik@juno.com

	Town: Fort Scott, Kansas Deaf dog: Bear is a 6 week old Blue Heeler who was born deaf. Human companions: Brad Littleton Email: kjsanborn@hotmail.com

Peyton	Town: Olathe, Kansas Deaf dog: Peyton is a 1 year old Australian Shepherd. "We got Peyton from Aussie Rescue. He is a wonderful dog. He has his CGC and wants to be a therapy dog. He LOVES to play fetch in the backyard." Human companions: Paula Stokes and Linda McDowell Other pets: Harley, a Cocker Spaniel Email: paulakaye@att.net

Flex	Town: Pittsburg, Kansas Deaf dog: Flex is a 3 year old English Setter. "We adopted Flex from a shelter not knowing that he was deaf. We chose him because of his wonderful personality, and how loving he was. He leads a wonderful life, and is very happy. It seems that all of his other senses have been hightened because of his deafness. He can sniff out a bird or rabbit from far away, and enjoys pointing them out to us. We don't use him to hunt and don't ever plan to, but I think he would do great. We are working on some hand signals with him, and he knows sit, shake, come, and we are working on many others. All of the people in our neighborhood love him and some even come outside to see him when they see us out for a walk. He is great with kids, and he seems to be a kid magnet. He is the most spoiled dog we know, and we plan to keep it that way. We love Flex! Flex now has a sister in addition to his brother Rocket the cat." Maggie, almost 13 years old, is an English Setter who is very hard of hearing due to old age. Human companions: Natalie and Josh Jones Other pets: Rocket, a cat. Email: servicemaster@cpol.net

Sophie	Town: Kansas City, Kansas Deaf dog: Sophie is a 1 year old Blue Heeler. "Sophie was born deaf. We already had three other heelers and did not need another dog. But there was something about her that made us BUY her. She has hit the jackpot with us. She sleeps in bed with us, she can swim in the pool any time she wants (had to buy $700 steps for her). She has learned every thing she knows from the other three. She has the life. She does know some sign language and is learning more all the time. Life sure would be boring around here if it wasn't for her." Human companions: Andy, Kassy and Kate Thomas Other pets: J.D. & Kody, Blue Heelers; Hank, Red Heeler; and Sam, Manx cat. Email: kcufo33@yahoo.com

	Town: Wichita, Kansas Deaf dog: Luke is a 2 year old Australian Shepherd. "I found Luke through SNAP (Special Needs Aussie Placement). He had been dumped into someone's backyard at approximately 8 weeks old and was taken to the local shelter. He is my first deaf dog. My family jokes that Luke has Attention Deficit Disorder. He is very excitable and alert. He is a shadow chaser and runs in circles. At first it worried me that he would do this, but I noticed that he does this when he becomes nervous or excited. Sometimes he just does it to keep himself occupied. Because he is very hyperactive, he sleeps in his crate at night - so I can get some sleep! He always has to be in the same room as me - he doesn't like being by himself." Human companions: Jennifer Nordyke Other pets: Riley, 4 year old tricolor Aussie - rescued from a puppy mill; Molly, 3 year old Border Collie or Aussie mix - a stray from the Kansas Humane Society; Mick, 1 year old merle Aussie - a stray from the Wichita Animal Shelter who wasn't claimed. Email: jnordyke@cox.net

JB	Town: Overland Park, Kansas Deaf dog: JB is a 12 year old Pug. "I got JB as a puppy 12 years ago. He has been raised as a human and thinks he is one. He does fine without his hearing as his sight is still very good. He has slowed down quite a bit the last few years but is in great shape for a senior citizen. I tried to find doggie hearing aids for him but was not successful. He is the love of my life." Human companions: Jim and Lisa Farrell Other pets: Pudgey and Rudi, both Pugs. Email: luvforpugs@aol.com

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