
Emily
| Town: Norfolk, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Emily is a 2 yr old Dachshund. It took a couple of
weeks to realize that she was deaf. I just thought she was naughty.
When we finally figured it out, WOW did she ever learn fast or should
I say we learned how to teach her. She is the "the cats meow"
she is so spoiled. I love to see how wrapped my husband is around
Emily's little paw. She gets whatever she wants when he's around.
It's so cute. Emily is also just a gem when it comes to children.
They can pull on her, lay on her take her toys and she just rolls
with it. I am so glad that we found little miss Emily. I don't think
that I ever want another hearing dog. DEAF DOGS ROCK!!!!
Human companions: Tracy, hubby and children
Email: tntfive@msn.com |
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Otis
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Town: Omaha, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Otis is a 9 month old Bull Terrier. Otis has been
deaf since I got him. He is without a doubt the most loving and
affectionate dog I have ever come across, and that's saying a lot
since I have worked with dogs my whole life (dog groomer, humane
society). He is a handful at times and very bullheaded, but he's
my guy. His deafness has also been a big part in him having OCD
and Anxiety. Those are two other lovely things that I deal with.
But having Otie has opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking
and laughing that I never knew existed
Human companions: Mike Murray and Mom
Email: 0116mjm@cox.net
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Radcliff
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Town: Lincoln, Nebraska
Deaf dog: My name is Radcliff. I'm a 3 month old Border Collie/Heeler
or Australian Sheperd mix. I was a lost dog that was adopted on
July 2nd, 2007 from the Humane Society. I was almost not adopted
because dad said to mom "are you sure you don't want a dog
that can HEAR?" Mom knew I was special so she's my favorite.
While dad can hear, he doesn't listen to her, so I try to do what
she signs. I already know come, sit and down. We signed up for puppy
classes and I'm going to show everyone that I'm a smart puppy. Dad's
not going with us. He said that mom can train him, but I think that
could be impossible.
Some people don't think that deaf dogs bark, but I am pretty vocal
(like my dad) if I have to go potty and I'm in the car or in the
house. I love to chase balls, chew on sticks, run around the yard
and play with other puppies. I have two older sisters who are getting
used to me. Peg plays with me a little but Sandy couldn't be bothered.
Maybe they're jealous because I'm so cute. I know I'll eventually
win them over.
Human companions: Janet and Pat Chung
Other Pets: Peg (Shepard mix) and Sandy (Collie mix)
Email: janet40220@yahoo.com
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Fuji
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Town: DeWitt, Nebraska
Deaf dog: My name is Fuji, I'm a 3 year old mixed Lab/Dalmatian,
Pit bull, and Dogo Argentino. I was adopted by my Family on August
7th, 2006. I will tell you about myself although my background may
be little vague. I am originally from Florida. A family in Florida
adopted me from the animal shelter when I was a puppy. They said
I was very small with worms in my stomach and mites in my ears.
They sure took good care of me because I am still here. I am not
sure how long I was with this family but then a bad situation occurred
and they had to let me go. I was with a new family in Georgia but
then something else came up and I had to go to another shelter but
the Willing
Hearts Dalmatian Rescue took me in. When the Scherling family
learned about me being up for adoption, they immediately found their
way to contact my foster family and now here I am in Nebraska with
a brand new family and boy I am so happy to be in a place where
I finally can call home and be loved! Of course, when I came here,
I became overly protective with my new family because I was so afraid
that someone would be coming to take me away again but now I know
the Scherling family will never ever let me go. The date of my birth
is unknown so they assume that I am three years old, The best part
about me is that I am deaf! They have taught me some sign languages
with body gestures and I am smart enough to catch on. I love my
new family very much!
If anyone is looking for a dog or wanting to adopt one, just check
http://www.deafdogs.org.
There are tons of dogs that need to be loved!
Human companions: Roy & Peggy Scherling. We have three
beautiful children who adore Fuji ... Jonathan (22) Joshua (20)
and Johanna (11)
Other Pets: We have two minature rat terriers named Tuesday
(7) and Friday (6) ... four gold fishes and a cat named Carly (8)
...
Email: rp3j@alltel.net
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Town: Omaha, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Nala is a 7 month old Jack Russell Terrier. She
is the sweetest dog in the world. She loves everyone and is always
happy to see people. We did not know she was deaf when we got her,
but it didn't take long to figure it out. She has an older "brother"
who is a hearing Papillon. They play so well together and Nala follows
him everywhere, watching to see what he does! If he runs downstairs,
she's right after him, if he lays at the top of the stairs, she's
right beside him. They are best friends! It doesn't matter that
Nala is deaf because as far as we are concerned, she is perfect
the way she is!
Human companions: Vicki, Steve and Jessica Wilson
Other Pets: .Gizmo - a 2 year old Papillon
Email: vicki3662@hotmail.com
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Town: North Platte, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Lilly, a Great Dane who was born deaf.
Human companions: Sheri and Chris Race
Email: chrisher@nponline.net
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Town: Lincoln, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Bazel is a female Collie/Border Collie/Lab mix that
was born deaf in July, 2001. She also has Cerebellar Hypoplasia.
Human companions: Kara and John Ceraolo
Other Pets: Rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, birds, and fish.
Email: Rangifer@suite101.com |
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Town: Sutherland, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Radar is a 10 month old Boxer. He came from a local
kill shelter, his first mom and dad did not undersatand Boxers, let
alone deaf Boxers. He was kept outside in a pen with no shelter and
thank goodness when wheather started to change and got cold they decided
to help him find another home and took him to the shelter. I being
a Boxer junkie called right away and adopted him through the pawsative
partners who did a home check and vet check and saw my first fat sassy
couch potato and said Radar woukd do well here. He is a wonderful
pup!!!
Human companions: Stan, Kris, StanII, Lindsey, & Spencer
Stankiewicz
Other pets: Freska 10 month old Boxer girl
Email: stnkwcz@gpcom.net |
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Town: Stromsburg, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Tasha is a one year old Australian Shepherd Mix.
She was rescued from a shelter and after having her for a day I realized
she was deaf. When taken to the vet I was informed she should be put
to sleep due to this and I decided to get two more opinions so we
now go to a vet in Grand Island which is about an hour from our home.
She is a very happy playful dog. She now has another dog to play with.
His name is Jack and he is an Alaskan Malamute rescue. Also has two
cats to herd around. She is learning fast and is good at ignoring
a person when trying to correct for something she has done wrong.
Tasha has brought a new meaning into our lives and she is very special.
Wish more people would feel that deaf dogs are good.
Human companions: Tammy & Lonnie Loseke
Other pets: Jack the Alaskan Malamute & Sam and Sylvester
the cats.
Email: tj_frog@msn.com |
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Town: Wymore, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Macy is a 1-1/2 year old Boxer. " I have loved
boxers ever since I can remember, and this weekend, my mom and I went
to get me one. She is deaf, but trained. She is very beautiful, white,
lovable, and softly a cuddler. We have 2 other dogs, but are very
glad to have Macy, now, too. "
Human companions: Michaela, Aaron, Aaron M., Dottie Gerdes
Other pets: Wiccan, Damion, Mr. Bones, and Jazz.
Email: mdgerdes02@hotmail.com |
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T-bone

lola
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Town: Lincoln, Nebraska
Deaf dog: T-bone is a 4 year old Boston Terrier. We picked
him up in Crete, Ne. as a pup. Didn't know he was Deaf. Until we
had him for a month. I thought Boston's were the dumbest dogs ever,
that 1st month. Well, I was lost when I figured he was Deaf. Thanks
to "DDEAF"
and the book "Living With A Deaf Dog" I found out, just
how smart and great T-bone is. My daughter (Amber) and I are so
much closer because of T-bone. Thinking and making up signs, So
we can comunicate with each other. It's been a tremendously wonderful
and rewarding experience for us. We now went out and rescued Lola.
Lola is a 1 year old Boston Terrier. She
is our newest family member. She came from the "Nebraska Boston
Terrier Rescue" (NBTR), out of Omaha, NE. Jennifer was surprised,
and a little relieved at our only request. That the dog had to be
Deaf. Jen had just received an 11 month old female from an Iowa
kennel and was worried about finding her a home. Lola also needed
a surgery, for Luxating Patella. We adopted her, and got her the
surgery. Though a little pricey. We are enjoying the secret joys
of having another deaf dog. T-bone loves his new playmate and is
helping her learn our language.
Human companions: Paul Furman and teenage daughter Amber
Email: stu2bass@aol.com
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Town: Pickrell, Nebraska
Deaf dog: Valentine is a 2 year old Great Dane. "My dog
came from a home where they decided that she was too big and too deaf
to be safe around their soon to be born baby. They were going to put
her to sleep because she was not perfect. The truth is, she's perfect
just the way she is. Valentine is not too big and her deafness does
not hamper her in any way. Valentine loves children and seems to endure
their screeching better than any of my other dogs that can hear. She
is so smart that she can open any door in my house and the gate. I
often feel like I now live in a maximum security prison due to the
number of latches, locks, ties, cords, etc. that I use to secure things
that she should not open. Valentine has no problems "hearing" because
her 5 other doggie friends all help to let her know what exactly is
going on. I would definitely adopt another deaf dog in the future."
Human companions: Amber and Jeff McConkey
Other pets: Dagon, Collie; Dalos, Blue Heeler; Gheist, Great
Dane; Shub, Great Dane; and Tink, Saint Bernard.
Email: tinkokami@yahoo.com |
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