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 Shadow |
Town: Henderson, Nevada Deaf dog: Shadow is a 12 year old Aussie. Shadow is my miracle Aussie! Petsmart was her last chance at life. I ran in just to buy dog food. This white, funny looking, 5 month old puppy was up for adoption. Her nose was bright pink like a pig's snout. It was love at first sight. The shelter volunteer told me she was born totally deaf but it was my vet that pointed out her eye deformities and insisted she see a veterinary opthamologist. He said "there's a reason they put these dogs down when they're born". Her prognosis wasn't good and I left his office in tears. But Shadow's life has been a celebration! She was house trained in one week and gave my 8 year old German Shepherd a second puppyhood. Shadow learned to walk by my side off-leash, sit at the curb and not go into the street. Despite her limited vision, she responds to over 15 hand signs. She became a Registered Therapy Dog (TDI) 10 years ago. Yes, Shadow is now 12 years old still healthy and strong! We have logged over 1,000 visits to nursing homes and hospitals. She has encouraged kids to read, comforted the dying and their families, helped stroke victims recover, and made depressed patients laugh. Shadow brightens everyone's day. My life has been forever enriched by a deaf dog. Human companions: Leslie Email: k9lesli_AT_hotmail.com |
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Town: Las Vegas, Nevada |
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Town: Las Vegas, Nevada |
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Town: Las Vegas, Nevada Deaf dog: Dreamer is an American Pit Bull Terrier puppy, all white with a red nose and green eyes. Human companions: Tawna M Camacho and Tony, Jeremy, Ashley, and Anthony Other pets: a Border Collie/Akita mix, a Sheltie mix, and a cat. Email: Unavailable |
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Town: Sparks, Nevada Deaf dog: Hamlet is a 4 month old Lab Mix. His family says 'We picked up the puppy as a stray and thought his not paying attention to us was just "puppyness" but my mom got us thinking about it and we used a bunch of sounds to see if he would respond but nothing so we have been working with him since I already knew some of the ASL previously. He's so cute that we just learned to deal with it very quickly.' Human companions: Kimberly & Wayne Wise Other pets: 1 dog (3 years) and a cat (5 years) Email: kimberlyjuliene@yahoo.com |
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Town: Goldfield, Nevada Deaf dog: "New Girl is a three year old Dalmatian. I have a third deaf Dalmatian, Pongo.I have a small rock and coin shop in the desert 186 miles north of Las Vegas. I used to teach school, but decided it was better to be happy and broke. I live in the high desert and metal detect and get rocks to sell. The dogs love to run in the desert and once or twice have been lost for a week or two but I find them or they eventually come home. I saved them because they were going to be killed. They all sleep in bed with me, until I get a girlfriend, but this is a small town (220 people, 700 in the county) and I'm 50 and don't want anybody that smokes or drinks, so I'll probably end up sleeping with Dalmatians. But I love them like kids. I spend hours playing with and messing with them all day. I'd like to hear from anyone." writes Big Bob. Human companions: Big Bob Other pets: Fat Girl Bulldog/Dingo, Australian tags I found in desert 5yrs ago, Pongo(deaf Dalmatian) Email: trapperbobrp@yahoo.com |
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Town: Battle Mountain,
Nevada Deaf dog: Happy is a 7 month old Border Collie Mix. She came from a local pound when she was not quite three months old. I met her previous owners, by accident, two hours after I adopted her. She had been hit by a car, had major surgery on a back leg (and a pin placed in it), she then 'ran away' from home and was on the streets for at least a week before the pound picked her up. My friends say I should have called her "Lucky"! Human companions: Kimberly Conley Other pets: 2 cats, Cleo and Fat Henry -- Happy learns behaviors from them all the time. Email: csflower00@yahoo.com |
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Town: Las Vegas, Nevada Deaf dog: Pogo is a three year old Jack Russell Terrier. "We wanted a companion for our JRT and found an ad in the paper one day "free to a good home - deaf Jack Russell puppy"... so we called! We knew nothing about deaf dogs but had no fear of such a small impairment. She turned out to be a great pet - easily trained and loads of fun. Check out Pogo's website for information about deaf dogs and JRT's." Human companions: L. Brewer, Mom, Dad, Granny and Sis Other pets: Pilot, another Jack Russell Terrier. Email: pogopuppy@mailcity.com |
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Town: Las Vegas, Nevada Deaf dog: Sugar is a 14 month old pitbull/boxer mix. I adopted her from out local shelter, the Dewey animal shelter, when she was about 5 months. She's very energetic and easily excited. A big lap dog that can't seem to understand that shadows won't hurt her and she can't catch them, Sugar is my little girl. She shares the house with her brother Cain, a two-year-old pitbull that isn't deaf, and Cain treats her as his little sister. Human companions: Amber, Dad-Mike Other pets: Cain-American Pitbull Terrier; Sox-Black and white shorthaired cat Email: evil_laughter3@hotmail.com |
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Town: Reno, Nevada Deaf dog: My Ellie is an all white Jack Russell Terrier. She is very small, smart as a whip and the love of my life. My son bought her for me from a local family. I believe she was probably the runt of the litter because I saw another female Jack that was only a couple of days older than her and it was heavier and taller than her. Ellie is so sweet and loving. I am unsure if she is totally or partially deaf and am beginnig to train her with dog obedience signals. Human companions: Dana L. Kirk Email: onebitohoney@yahoo.com |
 Caesar |
Town: Reno, Nevada Deaf dog: Caesar is a Boxer. "Ceasar is a full blooded, white Boxer. He is very friendly. We got him from a friend of my husband's that breeds Boxers and they needed to find him a home. We love animals and took him in. Deaf animals are sometimes looked down on but I can say with the short time we have had him we are excited to have him. I think deafness just adds personality to your pet." Human companions: Kelly, Clint, Brendon, and Ashton Reeder Other pets: Dogs, Pixie, Myschief, and Bailey; Mr. Magoo, cat Email: KBunny82@sbcglobal.net |
 Gixxer |
Town: Las Vegas, Nevada Deaf dog: Gixxer is a one year old Chihuahua. "My daughter worked in the pet store where Gixxer came from the breeder to be sold. She was the one who discovered he was deaf, and when the pet store owner said Gixxer had to be sent back to the breeder to be euthanized, my daughter bought him! She kept him, along with her 2-year-old Chihuahua, for the first 7 months of his life, but gave him to us recently since she is away a lot and he needs so much attention." Human companions: "Grandma", "Grandpa", and Christian, age 16 Other pets: 7-year-old orange & white tabby cat, and 11-year-old desert tortoise Email: lciardullo@mindspring.com |
 Fiona |
Town: Las Vegas, Nevada Deaf dog: Fiona is 4 month old French Bulldog. "Fiona is only 4 months old right now, and we JUST realized she is deaf! Her eyesight is impeccable, and I am looking into what method of training will be best for her." Human companions: Ronda Binen and her husband Other pets: Black Pug named Benson Email: JasnsMa@aol.com |
 Bones and Asher |
Town: Las Vegas, Nevada Deaf dog: Asher is a 5 month old Great Dane. Bones is a one year old white Great Dane with a few merle spots. Human companions: Tricia Email: mommacoatimundi@hotmail.com |
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Town: Silver Springs, Nevada Deaf dog: CD's Foxie is a 3 month old Pharaoh Mix. "She was abandoned in the desert only weeks old; the pound picked her up and she was there six weeks. I made posters and called friends and relatives to donate so I could rescue Foxie from being put to sleep. I love her so much, she is very sweet. I've only had her a few days, so we are both learning, she seems smart enough, and I will update this with new news soon." Human companions: CD McBean, mom Dena and Dad Brian Other pets: 2 male Boxers; African Grey Parrot; 2 Cavy's; and my Mom's Dwarf Hamsters Email: denaghlynn@sbcglobal.net |
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