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Massachusetts Deaf Dogs

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Poppy	Town: Roslindale and West Warren, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Poppy is a 1 and a half year old German Shorthaired Pointer. Poppy is a fun loving, energetic and intelligent girl. I love working and playing with her. Her favorite activities are fetch (if you throw it, she will get it, no matter what it is) and sleeping on the couch. She loves romping at the dog park with her dog buddies. She knows many signs, and is currently loving scent training. This makes her focus, and she is born to do this. We love it! Human companions: Roberta and Carlos Other pets: Nigel, our cat Email: robertadougan_AT_mac.com
Moxie	Town: Rehoboth, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Moxie is a 1 year old Great Dane. Moxie turned a year old in April of 2010. I got her from a breeder who didn't want to put her down. She is bilaterally deaf and also has microphthalmia. I use sign with Moxie and she knows around 25 different ones. The day I brought her home, I began waking her by touching different spots to ensure that her startle would be appropriate. She is a great dog but was and is a lot of work. She loves stuffed toys and anything that smells like me. Human companions: Kathy Other pets: Willis a 15 y/o rescue who had been shot and abused before I adopted him Email: littlered71679_AT_aol.com
Cotton	Town: Boston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Cotton is a 7 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Cotton came to us as a foster dog through Russell Rescue. He was thin, flea ridden, and covered in fly bites on old wounds. No one knew he was deaf until we got home alone and he did not respond to us calling him. In three days we were so in love with his sweetness and happiness, we had to add him to our family. Cotton is "love in a dog suit". He smiles and wags his tail during all of his waking hours and he has become a favorite in our neighborhood. He is also a certified therapy dog who has worked with deaf children for the last 5 years. You can see Cotton at "work" by visiting www.barkformephotography.com Human companions: Ellen and Bill Other pets: Reilly a 9 year old JRT, Xoco a Chihuahua mix, and 18 birds Email:barkforme_AT_earthlink.net
Juniper	Town: Westboro, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Juniper is a 6 month old Bull Terrier mix. Juniper is a loveable terrier mix that was rescued by an agency in Tennessee, and came to us after a few months in a foster home. She is very attached to her human pack leaders and is bonding with her canine sister. She loves sleeping, chewing on bones, and playing with kids and other dogs! Human companions: Dave and Meg Other pets: Koa, 1 1/2-year-old boxer/whippet mix Email: meghanrez_AT_gmail.com
Milo	Town: Bridgewater, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Milo is a 1 year old Boston Terrier. Milo is a sweatheart, when he calms down!!! He's very active and loves attention. We bought him from a breeder in Missouri, we became worried when we'd come home, and our other dog would bark and he'd be sound asleep! That's when we realized how special our baby was. We are currently looking for anyone with tips and tricks, training ideas and the like. We need help! We are going to be with him for a long time and want to learn how to communicate with him better. Human companions: Shawna and Brad Other pets: Butch, his brother, and Roxie his cousin Email: schaffee@deloitte.com
Ambika	Town: Dracut, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Ambika is a 2 month old Australian Cattle Dog. Ambika is our new puppy. We had chosen her from her litter right after she was born and then found out when she was 6 weeks old that she was deaf. Already attached (Without even meeting her!) we decided to take her anyways along with her sister. Human companions: Jenny and Shaun Other pets: Sydney is Bika's sister from the same litter Email: jennybreck@gmail.com
Duke, Sadie and Dodger	Town: Mendon, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Dodger is a 2 year old Great Pyrenees. We rescued Dodger from a shelter in Kentucky on Aug 23rd. He joins our other 2 rescue dogs Duke and Sadie. We have fallen in love with our sweet boy. Dodger was a bit shy when we first brought him home but he is coming out of his shell and is quite playful now. You can find Dodger, Duke and Sadie on doggyspace.com! Check us out! Human companions: Sharon (mom), Mike (dad) Kevin (brother), Carleigh (sister) Jason (brother) Other pets: Duke- Lab border collie mix, Sadie- Collie dachshund mix, Daisy- cat, Smudge- kitten Email: cork141@yahoo.com
Frank	Town: Saugus, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Frank is a 4 year old Australian Shepherd/Collie mix. Frank came to me when he was 4 months old, his old owner figured out he was deaf & the older dog that was there did not want him around. He went to basic training and he passed. He is so friendly, he wants to meet everyone. I have to stop people and ask if they will pet him. He loves to take walks, swim and go hiking. he does not like when you do not pay attention to him. He will nip me or push my bed to wake me up. He is the best dog, he knows when you're sick and you could swear he understands english. I don't think I can ever have a hearing dog again. Human companions: Jennifer, sister and neice. Email: jennifer4frankthedog@verizon.net
Cassie - a.k.a - Littles	Town: Springfield, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Cassie a.k.a Littles is a 1.5 year old Papillon. I got Littles from a breeder in Arkansas. Neither of us knew she was deaf. When I came home from work on the second day I got her, she was lying in her crate not moving at all when my other dogs were barking up a storm, happy to see me home. I was scared that she had died!!! When I ran over to her crate frantically yelling her name she didn't respond until I shook her crate. I'd never had a deaf dog before but I love her to pieces, she is my heart dog and wouldn't part with her for anything. Human companions: Paula Chizmar Other pets: Cocoa (terrier mix), Winston (Am. Eskimo dog), Maggie, Zoe, Chip, Lily, Gracie, Oscar, Sampson and Lexus (to be renamed later), all papillons. Email: pachiz1@aol.com
	Town: Salem, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Snickers is an 11 year old English Cocker Spaniel. Snick is the world's happiest dog! He loves life! My training and behavior business is named after him. He has become slowly deaf over the past year; currently, he can barely hear extremely high-pitched sounds, and mostly when he's looking at you. Human companions: Jo Jacques and my daughter Other pets: Two other Dogs, four Cats, an Iguana, a Snake and two Bunnies. Email: jo@wigglebums.com
Lily	Town: Pepperell, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Lily is a 5 year old Great Dane. We got Lily through the New England Great Dane Rescue just a few days ago - 8/31/06. We were looking for a companion for our old Dane, Floyd (8 1/2). She's a sweetheart, and responds really well to hand signing. Human companion: Mike & Tricia Marshall Other pets: Floyd, Great Dane, 8 1/2, Hobbes and Angel, feline litter mates, 9 Email: mandtmarshall@yahoo.com
	Town: Foxboro, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Lola is a 3 year old Toy Poodle Human companion: Lis Feeny Other pets: cat Email: momofjandj@comcast.net
	Town: East Boston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Bijoux is a 6 month old Jack Russel Terrier. She's an adorable little girl, She loves to play and adores kids of all ages, her favorite thing is to give kisses and walk on her hind legs. She is well loved in her neighborhood! Human companion: Tiffany Feroe Other pets: 8 year old cat Email: tferoe@mac.com
Teva	Town: Brookline Massachusetts Deaf dog: Teva is a 1.5 year old Australian Cattle Dog/Aussie Shepard We adopted Teva from the DDEAF website. He is an amazing boy with lots of energy. He loves backpacking through the wilderness but is a city boy at heart. There is nothing he likes better than meeting his friends at the park for a good frolick and romping session. Teva comes to both of our workplaces to spend time with deaf children and elders with dementia. He is amazingly gentle with them. He likes to chase leaves and butterflies and tries to herd us around the house. We are truly blessed to have Teva in out lives. Human companion: Janet and Laura Novotny Other pets: Sarah and Paws (cats) Email: novotny.janet@gmail.com
Kashmir (left) and Bailey	Town: Holliston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Kashmir is a five year-old Border Collie mix, born deaf. Human companion: Sandy Other pets: Bailey, a six year-old Springer Spaniel cross. Two cats - Mister and Murfle (brother and sister, both 11). Email: sandy3257@attbi.com

	Town: Attleboro, Massachusetts Deaf dogs: Rugby, aka Copperline's Give it a Try, and Emily Kate, aka Copperline's Kiss me Kate, both congenitally deaf English Cocker Spaniels. Human companion: Lori Skinner Other pets: Cricket, an English Cocker Spaniel; Tucker, a Golden Retriever Email: copperlinecs@attbi.com

	Town: Plymouth, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Ali is a 7 year old Rottwiler. My dog is the sweetest dog you will ever meet. Ali knows dozens of commands including family names. Human companion: Frank De Stito Email: fdestito@adelphia.net

	Town: Boston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Goldie 9 year old Cocker Spaniel, Goldie recently had bilateral ear ablation due to chronic ear infections. She loves people and the attention they bestow upon her and is a fine detective. We're just now learning to live with her deafness. Human companions: Jackie and Harvey Martin Email: GoldieBelle00@aol.com

Shelby	Town: Billerica, Massachusetts Deaf dogs: Shelby is a 14 year old Terrier mix. Shelby is a good dog with lots of patience, since I got involved in Rescue, he has seen many Chihuahuas come and go. He knows when I splash a little vanilla on him, that there are more Chihuahua coming in. He is about 90% deaf with hip displazure under control. Human companion: Ellen Schloss Other pets: 3 chihuahuas that I am fostering, several birds, fish and lizards. Email: ellen_yankeechihuahua@msn.com

	Town: Methuen, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Alexandra Rose is a 5 year old Dalmatian, as a pup, she was abused and dumped to fend for herself. When I adopted her, it took her awhile to trust again, but she is doing better everyday. I love her with all my heart :). Human companion: Mary C. McConnell Other pets: 2 senior cats, one senior golden, one very happy golden/shepard mix Email: marysmutz@hotmail.com

Duke	Town: Norfolk, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Duke is a 6 year old Pit Bull mix, he is a great dog with a huge heart. He is very visual and needs to touch everyone and everything. . Human companion: Julie Hall Other pets: Cody, a lab mix, and Peanut, an English Bulldog. Email: julieh9999@aol.com

	Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Snowball is an 8 year old German Shepherd/Dalmatian mix, she was born deaf. Her owners use hand signs to communicate with her. Cheryl says that Snowball is the most loving dog she has ever known. Human companions: Cheryl and Kirk Knowlton (husband) and Aaron (son). Other pets: Snowball shares her house with 2 geckos, 1 snake and a cockatiel. Email: DUCK39@msn.com

	Town: Framingham, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Russell, a Jack Russell Terrier, is cuddly, playful, smart, devoted and lovey dog. Human companions: Alicia and Dominic Garbarino. Email: thegarbos@aol.com

	Town: Marblehead, Massachusetts Deaf dog: I adopted Rain in March of this year. She was listed on www.deafdogs.org. She is an Australian Shepherd Mix. Rain is very alert and will bark to let me know that someone has either driven into or walked up the driveway. When we go for a walk, she will bark if she sees someone she does not recognize. She loves to sit at the front windows of the house and watch the outside world. Rain gets along great with other dogs and people. She and my other dog Shadow attend daycare Monday - Thursday. Everyone at daycare loves her. Rain is very sweet and playful (she does however like to steal objects and hide them). Human companions: Brandi Other pets: Shadow, Cocker Spaniel, 7 years Wellington, DSH Cat, 4 years Email: MizLarea@excite.com
	Town: Revere, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Chi Chi a 6 year old Maltese. One of my neighbors couldn't take Chi Chi's hyperness any longer. He was 8 months old when I got him. The woman was pregnant and had another small child. They are not dog people and they didn't even realize he was deaf. She literally dropped him off at my house. My husband is an obedience dog trainer and was in charge of K9 Search & Rescue for the State. I came home the next day and my dog was sleeping, didn't even get up when I came in. I thought something was strange and my husband did a few things to test him. We confirmed he was deaf at the vets. He is such a good dog and we love him. Human companions: Myself & husband Other pets: Long haired German Shephard. Small birds and fish. Email: colby5@comcast.net
Bianca	Town: Middleboro, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Bianca is no longer a puppy, but she still acts like one. She loves people and all other animals. Human companions: Bob, Chani, Brandon, Katt, Charlie and Joey Other pets: Bear is her best buddy and he's a Rottweiller, GSD, Husky mix. She loves to play with all the other dogs, big and small at Mom's work. Email: cplkitty@hotmail.com
Shadow	Town: Fairhaven, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Shadow is a 1 yearold Shetland Sheepdog .Shadow was abandoned in a crate on the side of the street in the middle of summer.She was put into foster care by the New England Sheltie Rescue and I adopted her from there.By the time she was 6 mos.old she knew the signs for all the basic obedience commands.Now she has a big yard to run in and the only time she goes into her crate is when she wants to. Human companions: Linda Other pets: 1 cat named Little One Email: lpisz@comcast.net
Sadie	Town: Seekonk, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Sadie is a 10 year old Alaskan husky. Sadie was a rescue, Her deafness is the result of brain tumor surgery and liver abcess surgery and the meds given. But Sadie is a medical miracle...!! Human companions: Eileen Other pets: Snoop, Norwegian Elkkhound, 10 yrs, a rescue and JJ 1 1/2 yr also an Elkie Email: emseals@hotmail.com
Chopper	Town: Salem, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Chopper is a 5 year old Rottweiler. He's just amazing! the most loyal, obedient dog i've ever owned! he loves kids, and other animals, a big flirt with women. chopper was born deaf and with the help of an awesome vet and amazing trainer, he's become a wonderful animal. and quite the sense of humor! if i give him a 'bad dog' sign, he'll turn his head so he doesn't see it! loves playing tricks, and certainly dispels the negetive myths surrounding both deaf dogs, and rottweilers. Human companions: Timothy Other pets: An english mastiff named kasey Email: vcycle@hotmail.com
Max	Town: Beverly, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Max is a Great Dane that is 5. Max was given to us by the breeder where we bought our first great dane. He blends in with our other dogs so well that most people don't even know that he's deaf. He learnd hand commands but he usually reads our body language before we even ask. Human companions: Jeff and Joelle Other pets: Missy and Harley Email: joellemstone@aol.com
Henry	Town: Phillipston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Henry (Haus) is a Cheapeake Bay Ret. that is 6 months old. Henry adopted by DDeafAdopted Dog Website from Wisc. to Massachusetts Summer 2004. He live with Deaf parent and Two hearing Daughters... Also with Two persian Cats and A horse.... He is hearing to Hard hearing cause by 1st buyer hunter man put him flea dip by 6 weeks old and become very sick till recovery Human companions: Two Parent and a couple daughters Other pets: Two Presian cats Sister 7 years old and Horse-APHA Email: RR2horses@aol.com

Mattie	Town: Harwich, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Mattie a Cattle Dog was a foster dog that I just could not let go. She is amazing, has done a lot of obedience work and is a great companion to her family. She is super around our newborn son. Thanks to Mattie, our hearts will always be open to deaf dogs. If anyone needs training advice, feel free to contact us. Human companions: Tom, Becky & Cooper Email: rtcyarbro@verizon.net

Catlow & Neiko	Town: North Andover, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Catlow came to us at roughly 4 years old (March 2003), very scared, timid and undersocialized but is doing better every day. She's now a ball nut and will stare at one for hours, just waiting for you to throw it... if you don't, she attempts to herd us toward the ball so we see what she wants. She's like a bull in a china shop compared to Neiko the princess... they are very funny together! Neiko an Australian Shepherd, born 1998. We rescued Neiko from a shelter at roughly 5 years of age (September 2003). Don't know how anyone could have given up this little princess. Neiko has had perfect house manners since day one, is a huge snuggle bug and just loves to go for walks. She's a great partner for Catlow. Human companions: Deb Olson & Staci Dorr Other pets: 2 very tolerant cats, Madison and Lucy Email: deborah.olson@comcast.net

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