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 Cody | Town: Stevensville, Maryland Deaf dog: Cody is a wonderful 2 yr. old deaf Mini Aussie. I adopted Cody from the Cleveland Ohio Dog Advocates Rescue Group (C.O.D.A.) when he was six months old. Cody and I have completed basic and advanced obedience, beginner and intermediate agility classes. Cody had his agility competition debut Memorial Day weekend 2007. He earned 9 titled in his first 7 1/2 months of competing, as well as earning his Novice Versatility Award. Cody really loves agility and he has come so far in such a short time that I am excited about his competitive agility future. I only hope that my handling skills can keep up with him. :-) Human companions: Leanne Other pets: Cody has a hearing fursister, Sydney, a 5 yr. old Cockapoo who also competes in agility and recently completed her NATCH, perhaps the first Cockapoo to do so, but I haven't been able to verify that yet. Email: llohmeyer@atlanticbb.net |
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Town: Eldersburg, Maryland |
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Town: Frederick, Maryland Peaches is a 3 year old Rough Jack Russell. She was given to us from California. She loves to entertain everyone, loves to go into the swimming pool, loves to chase shadow, and so much more. She is always the adventure dog and the most powerful dog and loves to be the boss of everyone. Prince is our 5th dog in the family. We were fostering him but
ended up adopting him. He was in horrible shape when we brought
him into the family but with care he came around. He is the most
charming dog we ever had. He loves to be home where there are so
many soft places to sit. He acts like a soldier when so many people
are around. He is a very happy secure dog. |
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Town: Gaithersburg, Maryland |
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Town: Landover, Maryland |
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Town: Towson, Maryland |
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Town: Arnold, Maryland |
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Town: Baltimore, Maryland |
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Town: Westminster, Maryland Deaf dog: Biscuit, an 8 year old mixed breed who is deaf and partially sighted. She is a sweet, loving dog who was adopted just in the nick of time, the day before she was to be put to sleep. Human companion: Janet-Mary Kelly Other pets: Angus and PJ, Toy Poodles. Email: weejinit@carr.org |
 Cloud |
Town: Mechanicsville, Maryland Deaf dog: MMEJA'S Embrace Me Forever....."Cloud" is from our LAST (no longer breeding) litter. We did not know she was deaf, we just thought she had a mind of her own. She is a very smart little girl! Human companions: Mimi, Jimmy and MJ Other pets: Jazz, Cisco, Ember (Boxers), Hooch(GSD), Pip Squeak AKA Pippie (Min Pin), Forest & Ashley (kitties), Dakota & Merlin (pygmy goat bucks), Checkers & Miss Lilly (Heavy Brahmas), Splash (horse) & anybody else that needs help or love. I have not updated the pages lately, Meja Home Page Family: Weare an animal crazy family! My name is Mimi, my husband is Jimmy and our daughter MJ. We love anything involving animals and Harleys. If we are not riding we are with our beloved companions! Now we just have to put together a trike that I can take the dogs with me. They sit on our Harley but cannot ride. =( Email: MEJABoxers@aol.com |
 Aspen |
Town: Millers, Maryland Deaf dog: Aspen is a 6 1/2 year old Great Dane. Aspen was abandoned in a park in Washington D.C. at the age of 5 months. We adopted her from the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc. when she was 7 months old. Aspen also has some vision limitations as well. She's learned approximately 30 hand signals and has phenomenal problem solving skills. She's a true ambassador for our breed at all of the fund raising events our rescue participates in. I'm blessed to share my life with my deaf Great Dane, Aspen, and have helped other people in adopting deaf Danes through my work with the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc. Human companions: Jody and Barry Cohen Other pet: Biker, Great Dane Email: JCohen1013@aol.com |
 Rascal |
Town: Marlboro, Maryland Deaf dog: Rascal is a 14 year Pomeranian. He has only recently lost his hearing. I am amazed at how quickly he is learning his "new" language. My dog is the light of my life!!! Human companions: Pete and Jackie Hadra Other pets: 2 other Poms and two cats. Email: jacki@imom.org |
 Roz |
Town: Glencoe, Maryland Deaf dog: Roz is a 1 year old Bull Terrier. She is a neglected pup who is needy in terms of affection, but not above turning over a trash can or two. Sadly, Roz developed an inherited behavioral problem and had to be sent to the bridge. Human companions: Anne, James and Jed Weeks Other pet: One hearing dog, 13 years old. Email: weeksj@oldfields.pvt.k12.md.us |
 China |
Town: Wheaton, Maryland Deaf dog: China was saved from a county shelter that was convinced that she needed to die because of her deafness. We talked them into letting us adopt her anyway. We've never regreted one moment. She is the light of our lives and has convinced us that we will never again be without a Dane and preferably a deaf Dane. We also hope to start a small-scale deaf rescue in the near future. Adopting a deaf dog was one of the best things we've ever done for US! I would never have believed how much China could have enriched our lives. She is so very smart and crafty. She has the most wonderful personality. She's such a clown and makes us laugh all the time. I love my "little" girl very much. Human companions: My husband Rob and I (Barb) are the only skinfolk in residence. Other pets: Jager an 8 year old German Shorthaired Pointer (rescue), Oliver a 12 year old onery black cat (rescue) and Randy a 6 year old "crack" kitty (rescue - if you're curious about the "crack," email us). Email: BARBandROB@aol.com |
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Town: Severn, Maryland Deaf dog: Shade is a 14 week old Pitbull. He's a little, hard headed, beady eye, cutely pathetic pit that we will love for the rest of our lives. Human companion: Pete Smyth and Stephanie Cortez. Other pet: Cocker Spaniel Email: pssmyth@email.com |
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Town: Bel Air, Maryland Deaf dog: Pane is a 19 week old American Staffordshire Terrier. Human companion: Richard Dorbert Other pets: We have 2 Shetland Sheepdogs. Email: Betz407@aol.com |
 Olivia  Harpo |
Town: Adelphi, Maryland Deaf dog: Olivia is a 2 1/2 year old Dalmatian. She was my foster. She was adopted by Harpo's owner to keep Harpo company after his hearing Dalmatian passed on. Tim specifically wanted another deaf Dal because "they are the most loving and affectionate of dogs." When Tim contracted cancer, I took both dogs to care for until he got better. Unfortunately, that didn't happen, and I promised Tim that they would live out their lives with me...an easy promise to keep because they are both wonderful, sweet dogs. Human companion: Jackie Threatte, a Dalmatian Foster Mom for The Partnership for Animal Welfare Email: jackie.threatte@erols.com |
 Nikita |
Town: Lexington Park, Maryland Deaf dog: Girlie (Nikita) is a Great Dane who is 150lbs of white super fun and always looking for something to get into companion. She drags her 185lb brother across the living room when they play - even now when she's almost 7 years old. She's a lover and spoiled rotten - loves our waterbed, ice cream, cookies, her Sunday morning French Toast or pancakes - with extra syrup! She is also mostly blind but we get large 5 gallon pickle bucket lids for a frizbee. She can't see where it goes but she'll snort it down until she finds. She loves life and LOVES ANYONE who will play with her - just throw it, pull it, or something - but just play. She never stops! She is never aggressive but she doesn't realize how big she is. She is always happy to greet anyone or anything that comes in the yard. She also loves the water. She's a special girl and has a great personality. She really loves life. I really would recommend a deaf, blind, or otherwise handicapped animal to most folks. They honestly do seem to have an appreciation of life. Human companions: My wife and I are all the immediate family. Other pets: Joab - black Great Dane. Lots of ducks, geese, and whatever else wanders up out of the creek. The ducks don't pay her no mind anymore. She sniffs'em down but they just walk away knowing she can't see. It's kind of funny - they know somethings up and she knows something there but she never catches them. Email: dlaur@gmpexpress.net |
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Town: Baltimore, Maryland Deaf dog: Angel is a 1/2 year old Papillon mix. her family says "Angel is a true angel. She is very intelligent, sensitive and loving. Loves playing with our two hearing dogs, who are five times her size. We adopted her from a rescue group, but traced her history back to the family that allowed her to be born. Her first adopted family could not deal with a special needs dog and gave her up to the rescue group, rather than euthanizing her, which many people told them to do. Angel has passed the screening to be a therapy dog with the local Pets on Wheels program - she visits an assisted living facility once a week and loves to be cuddled and to be the center of so much loving attention! We just bless the day that she entered our lives - we are so much the richer for being able to share our lives with her." Human companions: June & Terry Bond Other pets: Lady - Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix, Chloe - German Shepherd mix (Both Lady and Chloe are rescues also). Email: Doglovers007@aol.com |
 Hero (in back) & Lily |
Town: Baltimore, Maryland Deaf dog: Hero is a 1 year old Dalmatian. His family says "He's the best dog we've ever had!! He's incredibly happy, playful and affectionate. He's extremely visual - loves mirrors, actually watches T.V.! We've never seem him become aggressive, even when startled. He's great with kids. We use a vibrating collar for off-leash walks in the woods with no problem - he stays close by and consistently checks to make sure everything's O.K. (even when we don't "page" him). He's also very, very good in the house - plays with his own toys only and never destroys or even touches, really, anything he shouldn't (and he knows what he shouldn't touch!) Oh, and he loves socks!!" Human companions: Lisa Capitos and her husband, Albert Other pets: Lily, a four-year old lemon/white pointer that we adopted from a local shelter. She and hero seem to be doing very well together. Email: afcapitos@earthlink.net |
 Pepper |
Town: Thurmont, Maryland Deaf dog: Pepper is a 16 year old Chow/Aussie mix. "Pepper is the best companion I've ever had! She loves everyone and demands to be petted. She was rescued from a local humane shelter at the age of 10 years and I loved her at first sight. She's getting older now, but I know that the past 6 years of her senior life have been perfect for her! I hope that anyone reading this submission will also make an effort to adopt a senior dog with hearing loss. They are the best creatures in the world!" Human companions: Melissa Taylor and her finance, Ken. Other pets: Scooter, 4 yr. old Jack Russell and Lilly, 6 yr. old rat terrier who was also a rescue from the humane shelter. Email: mtaylor30@aol.com |
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Town: Gaithersburg, Maryland Deaf dog: Katie is a 9+ year old Boston Terrier. "I adopted Katie at 6 months from Boston Terrier Rescue of Maryland/Virginia. She had originally been purchased from a pet store, and given up when the original owners found out she was deaf. I have had absolutely no regrets about bringing her into my life. I have grown up with Bostons in my life, and my father had grown up with them in his life, and neither of us have noticed any difference between her and the other Bostons in our lives. She currently lives with 5 other large dogs, and she gets along with them fine, as she is the oldest and the bossiest! She loves to shop, go to the vet, and meet other people and dogs. I talk to her and treat her as I would any other dog, and although she has had obedience training, she and I are lax on following through. She always has to be with people, and that, coupled with her small size, means that I rarely have to worry about what she is up to or if she is "out of control." We communicate with a mixture of hand signals and facial gestures, and have no problem staying in sync. I wouldn't hesitate to adopt another deaf Boston, I've been more than lucky to have Katie in my life!" Human companions: Julia McCrossin, and two other family members Other pets: 5 dogs Email: jlm3866@aol.com |
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Town: Westminster, Maryland Deaf dog: Angel is an 8 year old Boxer. "Angel is a sweetie. I adopted her from a local animal shelter where I volunteer. She has the sweetest, most loveable, wrinkly face. She has a wonderful personality too. Just an all-around wonderful dog." Human companions: Dawn Keller Other pets: A Boxer mix named Axl. Email: kellerdawn@hotmail.com |
 Sierra |
Town: Takoma Park, Maryland Deaf dog: Sierra is a 5 year old Amstaff/Pitbull. "Pitbulls are amazing companions if given love and a good home! Sierra adopted us four years ago - she was abandoned in the middle of a state highway in Indiana. She has an amazing temperment, is loving towards all people especially children, loves to cuddle at night and is a pillow hog! Sierra's playmate is our toddler - they're a hoot together!" Human companions: Amanda, Jon and Dexter Mueller Email: amjm13@aol.com |
 Dingo |
Town: Hanover, Maryland Deaf dog: Dingo is a 4 month old Australian Shepherd. "Dingo is a double merle Aussie and he has double the love! We found his brother on DDEAF and emailed the breeder to adopt his brother, but he was already adopted. She told me she had another deaf dog, and a week later Dingo was on a plane from Florida. When we took him out of his crate at the airport he jumped on me and licked my face, and he has followed me around ever since. Dingo is a little trickster, every week he escapes from the pen at puppy play group. Dingo is also a smart puppy - in less than a month he has learned sit, stay, lay, shake my hand, come, and loves to give high-fives! You can also find Dingo on our website in the about us section!" Human companions: Dingo is part of a loving family, with a mom and dad, grandmom and granddad and an aunt and uncle who all love to play with him! Email: cheerdivamandii@yahoo.com |
 Curly (top) and Choopie |
Town: Reisterstown, Maryland Deaf dog: Curly is an Akita/Dalmatian mix. "My favorite lab mix dog, Blackie got older. I swore that she would be my last dog. But I happened to rescue a hearing puppy, Choopie from the busy street in the Baltimore city. He loved to be with Blackie. He would not be happy to be alone. So I decided to get a Deaf dog because I am Deaf. Here comes Curly, which I got through DDEAF website. I was looking for a same age and size for Choopie. Curly is so sweet and loveable. Also very protective of me. Choopie and Curly play and fight as brothers." Human companions: Nancy Billingslea and Marla Other pets: A hearing Rottweiler mix, Choopie and a cat who despises dogs:) Email: NancyBasl@aol.com |
 Lucy |
Town: Laurel, Maryland Deaf dog: Lucy is a 7 month old American Bulldog. "Lucy is...gregarious, spunky, confident, ballsy, bigger than she realizes. She gives the best kisses ever. I definitely believe her deafness has increased the strength of her other senses. We are new to the world of deaf dog ownership and hope we do well by her. She deserves nothing but the best. She's lucky to have Tyson as her "mentor" and protector." Human companions: T. Parrish, Joe and Dillon Other pets: Tyson, a 6 year old Boxer Email: tparrish@wc.com |
 Domino |
Town: Baltimore, Maryland Deaf dog: Domino is a Great Dane that is 3. Domino is a beautiful white Dane with blue eyes. He is a fanatic for peanut butter and cheese sandwiches and long walks. He knows several homemade signs and is starting to learn clicker training with a flashlight. We just got him from MAGDRL in June, 2004 and are looking forward to happy years together. Human companions: Kim Other pets: 4 cats, a lovebird, and an iguana Email: kodam@jhsph.edu |
 Gypsy |
Town: Pasadena, Maryland Deaf dog: Gypsy, born July 11, 2000, congenitally deaf. She shares a web page with Samson. Human companions: Myra Ellis Other pets: Samson, a long-coated Akita Email: me2again@comcast.net |
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Town: Baltimore, Maryland Deaf dog: Bert is a 3 year old Dogo Argentino. I got little Bert when he was just under 4 months old and a teeny 30 lbs. Bert is perhaps the most charming dog I have ever met. He has truly brought joy to my life, as well as many others that know and love him. He's a big boy, and has a big personality to match! One of the things that I taught him was that he needs to sit in order to get pet (most of the time ;)). When I have friends over and we're standing around chatting, he will go from person to personand sit in front of them, ears cocked, intently waiting and hoping to be pet. If they don't respond quick enough, he'll just stand up, turn, and sit in front of the next person, right aroung the circle. He will do this as long as we stand there. It's quite funny to watch. I certainly cannot imagine my life without my little Bert! Other pets: Stoli, my little brown mystery mut girl! Email: cak1226@hotmail.com |
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Town: Germantown, Maryland
Deaf dog: Oppih is an 18 month old Dogo Argentino. I have known Oppih since he was 6 months old & tossed into my friends rescue since he was deaf & the breeder refused to take the dog back. 1 disadvantage of ordering a dog over the internet & not meeting the breeders. Since I have 3 other toy dogs & live in a condo I can have no more but I will be moving soon & since a year later he is still in rescue he will be going with me. He is very well socialized since there are rescue dogs in & out of the house all the time & at least 10 dogs there at all times. Since I am taking him I have started to walk him weekly to work off the fat & have been doing training with him. He is a fast learner & very smart. I hope to do more obedience showing when I have the time & money. Dogos are very intelligent & I love the sporting breeds so his silliness mixed with his smarts is a perfect match for me. Other pets: 2 chinese cresteds, 1 affenpinscher mix Email: nbl37@aol.com |
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Town: Baltimore, Maryland Deaf dog: Gus is a Scottish Terrier that is 10 years old. My Gus was not born deaf. He just recently started showing all of the signs of deafness. He has been checked thoroughly by his doctor. He is otherwise a healthy dog. Email: mkday57@aol.com |
 Angel |
Town: Bel Air, Maryland Deaf dog: Angel is a American Bulldog/Dalmation Mix that is 3 years old. I rescued Angel from the local Humane Society about a year ago. She is by far the sweetest and most loving dog I have ever had. She's a big snuggle bug but also loves to romp and play. I didn't know she was deaf when I adopted her and found that she was hard to communicate with. However now that I know she just couldn't hear me, we've worked on hand signals and she knows I mean business when she gets the look. I wouldn't trade this sweetheart for anything. Email: danelladams@comcast.net |
Yogi |
Town: Clarksville, Maryland
Deaf dog: Yogi is Australian Cattle Dog/Terrier that is 9 mos. I adopted Yogi from Homeward Trails, a rescue in Virginia, they got him out of a high kill shelter in rural part of Virginia. After he was adopted, the family found out he was deaf and decided to foster him til he found a home. That is when adopted Yogi. I have never had a deaf dog before but he is a really smart dog and he is doing great after having him for about 6 weeks. I trained him to the invisible fence and he can run free in our yard with our other dogs. He has fit in really well. He is a great addition to our family and I wouldn't give him up for anything. He is a very sweet loving dog. My daughter had really become very attached to him and he to her also. I am really glad that things worked out the way they did, so we ended up with Yogi. He belongs with us and in the future I would not hesitate to adopt another deaf dog. Human companions: Wife-Tracy, Husband-Wayne, Son-Scott 18 yrs. old and Daughter-Sara 13 yrs. Other pets: Three other hearing dogs, Hanna-vizla/lab x 12 yrs. old, Dewey-irish setter/lab x 6 yrs. old, Katie-jrt/beagle x 3 yrs. old, six kitties - Bubba, Emma, Harriet, Sugar, Moses and Angel. Email: Harriet725@aol.com |
Trouble |
Town: Elkton, Maryland Deaf dog: "Trouble" was adopted thru the Deaf Dogs Adoptions page and has been a true pal, part of family for all of us.. She has made our home seem better and more loving especially coming from her.. Very very affectionate and lovable... Wouldn't trade her for anything in the world, she is now 5 years old, came to us when she was 3 Human companions: Scott, Tamara, Paige and Shae Other pets: 2 pet turtles (Speedy and Shyster), and 10 fishes... Email: sxtbradley@hotmail.com |
Ethel Mae |
Town: Taneytown, Maryland Deaf dog: I got Ethel from a breeder I've known for many years. In 25 years of breeding, she'd never had a deaf puppy and was very concerned about finding the proper home when I called. She knew I was up to the job when I decided I was ready for the challenge. Ethel jumped in my arms and hasn't let me out of her sight since. It was an instant bond. We've only been together a few days but we've had no problems communicating. She already knows a few signs! I am so thankful for her and look forward to training her. Human companions: Gino & Patty Other pets: Whiskey, a 4 year old Boxer and Monster, a 1 year old Newfie/Boxer mix Email: patty@pbianca.com |
Charm |
Town: Woodbine, Maryland Deaf dog: Charm an Aussie/Border Collie knows ASL and is deaf due to congenital. Human companions: Adonia Email: adonia@aslrose.com |
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