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Allie	Town: Carthage, New York Deaf dog: Allie is a 1 year old American Staffordshire Terrier. I actually just got Allie about a week ago from the Lewis County Humane Society. My Husband and I fell in love with her not caring that she was deaf. I know we have a long road ahead of us with her. We have never had a deaf dog. She is very protective and has seperation anxiety. Whenever we leave she tears our house apart which at first I found amusing. So for know we leave her with a dog sitter. She is such beautiful and loving dog we just need to do research and learn as much as we can to take care of her. Human companion: Mama, Papa and Hailey who is 5 Other pets: A Bunny which is kept in an outside cage Email: jmaccue@gmail.com
Vinnie	Town: Plattsburgh, New York Deaf dog: Vinnie is a 2 year old German short-haired Pointer & American Bulldog mix. We found Vinnie on an American Bulldog Rescue website that linked us to a shelter. Vinnie has a sister Ripkin who was also born deaf. She had been adopted by another family when we found Vinnie. Vinnie is very attached to his people! He LOVES laying on us-he has no concept that he weighs over 80 lbs! Vinnie has an English Pointer sister Vikki & a cat, Nigel to play with. He likes to pounce & has learned to keep looking for us when playing outside & at the beach. Human companion: Linda, Brian, & Caseigh Other pets: Cat-Nigel, Vikki-English Pointer Email: vinniebug@verizon.net
	Town: Youngstown, New York Deaf dog: Lilly is a 1.5 year old Boxer. I got my dog from Second Chance Boxer Rescue. I'm new to having a deaf dog but I look forward to the challenges before us! I've only had her a few days, but I'm already teaching her signals. Human companion: Tracy Adkins, Andrew (spouse), Mary-Lyn & Abbigal (daughters) Other pets: Birds, fish, cats, reptile....a regular zoo in there Email: tracy.lyn.adkins@gmail.com
Zoey	Town: Newark, New York Deaf dog: Zoey is a 3 year old Boxer. She was born deaf. Being a white Boxer, the breeder that owned her Mom gave her to Boxer Angels Rescue at 2 days old with her sister. Some breeders do not keep white Boxers. Thankfully, many breeders surrender the 'Whities' to rescues, rather than the alternative. Zoey was raised by 2 wonderful Foster Moms in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. She was bottle fed for the first 6 weeks of her life. We adopted her September of 2004 at 9 weeks old and brought her home. Locally, we have a wonderful woman named Joy who works with Agility dogs and has a deaf Border Collie that is an Agility Champion. Joy was kind enough to spend time with us and Zoey. She taught us how to train Zoey with hand signals. It took Zoey 3 signs to learn sit. She learned the signs very quickly. We have taught Zoey standard obedience signs, a few ASL signs and some 'homemade' signs that worked for us. She is a wonderful dog and VERY smart. People that meet her do not know she is deaf unless we tell them. She is a wonderful part of our family. Human companion: Penny (Mom), Jeff (Dad), Amanda (Human sister age 22 yrs), Bryan (Human brother age 21 years) Other pets: Terron - 8 year old Male Boxer (Rescued) Brandy - 11 year old Beagle, Ace - 12 year old Tabby Cat, Naeko - 9 year old Pixie Bob (kitty) Email: pteed@rochester.rr.com
Angel	Town: Lindley, New York Deaf dog: Angel is a 2.5 year old Australian Shepherd. Angel was born deaf as a result of breeding two Merles. Her owner wanted a good home and offered her to us as she knew we loved our dogs and gave them good care. Angel is loving and playful, especially loves her ball. She learned sign language vry quickly and also reads body language well.She has learned to stay in our yard and plays well with our hearing Sheltie. Angel loves to go for rides with her dad. Human companion: Gerry, Jake and spouse Other pets: 11 year old Sheltie and a Cat that is 12 years old. Email: ggross1@stny.rr.com
	Town: New Rochelle, New York Deaf dog: MardiGras is a 1 year old Dalmatian mix. I am a private rescuer for Animal Shelters for mostly in my NY area. In April of 06,a shelter in St. Bernards Parish, LA heard about me and wanted me to take a deaf puppy in to get it out of that area. I agreed knowing that I would temporarly take him in and re-home him as soon as he was able to go. He had been found wandering the streets by himself at 12 weeks of age. After seeing his video on youtube (Saving Isaiah) made up by a volunteer of the shelter, it was my husband who said "this puppy's going no-where!" So after a scare with parvo he arrived with 7 other hearing puppies to a local airport. The 7 lab pups where soon adopted and MardiGras stayed. He is an affectionate puppy always eager to learn new things. He gets along great with other dogs, cats, rabbits and even the turtles. He moved right in and we have had no issues with him other than checking on what is on the counters. Human companion: Bill & Tina Other pets: 12 cats,4 dogs,2 turtles,1 rabbit and 1 fish Email: happytailsup@aol.com
Winston	Town: New Paltz, New York Deaf dog: Winston is a 7 year old Amstaff. He lived at Dutchess County SPCA for a very long time before I adopted him. He was well cared for, taken to obedience classes, etc. while he waited for just the right home. I have continued his training with the support and encouragement of his "fan club" at the shelter.He is a gem, has adapted well to household life, and is extremely eager to please. He doesn't get along well with other dogs, so I can't arrange "play dates", but we are working on that slowly and carefully. Human companion: Laura Wells, Margaret (16) calls Winston her little brother! Email: lauralwells56@verizon.net
	Town: Otego, New York Deaf dog: Pirate Grayson Mack is a 1.5 yr old deaf Dalmatian. http://employees.oneonta.edu/mackme/pirate.html Angel Blue Eyes Mack is a 7 month old deaf Dalmatian http://employees.oneonta.edu/mackme/angel.html Human companion: Mary Ellen Other pets: 3 hearing Dogs, 2 Chinchillas, 4 Bunnies, 1 Hamster, 1 Mouse, 1 Canary, 4 Guinea Pigs, and Fish Email: mackme@oneonta.edu
Sweetie and NillaBean	Town: Staten Island, New York Deaf dog: I needed a pal for my Hearing Male Woodrow. Sweetie was to be put down because she was deaf so when I contacted the rescue where I got Woodrow they were more than glad to find her a home with another bully. Sweetie is an 18 month old Bull Terrier and they do great together.The deafness has no impact of her life. Nilla Bean is a 7 month old Bull Terrier who was to be put down for excessive barking. I rescued her and she is a brat and barks at me occassionally but not excessively. Human companion: Debora Other pets: Woodrow, Hearing Male Bull Terrier 21 Months Email: dcampy34@gmail
	Town: New York, New York Deaf dog: Max is a 13 year old Dalmatian. Max is the most wonderful pet I've ever had! He is protective, loving and has been my constant companion for 13 years! He is attentive, playful and affectionate. I adopted Max from a farm in Martinsville, Indiana. He has travelled all over the US! Human companion: Kit and Fred Ferrulli Other pets: Jack, English Pointer, deceased in 2004 Email: kitsign@hotmail.com
	Town: New York, New York Deaf dog: Eliza is a 2 year old Dachshund. She is a recent addition to our family, and was adopted from a rescue organization. She is a sweetheart love-a-buffin! Human companion: Mommas (Jen -- a Teacher of the Deaf -- & Amy) Other pets: Lola (5 lb poodle), Bo (formerly homeless cat from the South Bronx), Simon & Simone (twin Tonkinese cats) Email: jenknits@aol.com
Dakota Sky	Town: Port Washington, New York Deaf dog: Dakota is a 2 and 1/2 year old Australian Shepherd. Dakota is a rescue dog from upstate New York. She was born deaf and visually impaired from merle to merle breeding. She knows hand signals and will be learning standard ASL soon. Dakota is almost able to pass the Canine Good Citizen test and she has almost completed her therapy dog training. Dakota is the best! :) Sky is a 2 and 1/2 year old Border Collie. Sky is a Blue Merle Border Collie (possibly with some Australian shepherd in him as well). He is from Georgia where his breeder locked him and two of his deaf littermates in a back room for the first year of their lives (all because he was embarrassed that they were all born deaf!). As a result of this kind of neglect, Sky is undersocialized and fearful/aggressive, but he has improved his social skills somewhat. Sky is learning American Sign Language and how to be a normal dog. Human companion: Kinberly Mockler Other pets: Hearing dog named Mochaccino (he knows American Sign Language) and Betta fish Email: kkm9880@hotmail.com
Luna	Town: Brooklyn, New York Deaf dog: Luna is 4 month old Pitbull terrier/ Dalmatian? My boyfriend and I adopted Luna from the Northshore Animal League in Long Island, NY. We didn't know she was deaf when we got her. It slowly became more and more obvious to us. She is extremely bright, and responded immediately and correctly to the "sit" hand sign, and the "come here" hand sign, but would never come when I called her name or squeaked her favorite toy. Then we started testing her hearing, and it became very clear she could not hear anything. She can not hear dog whistles either. She is only 4 months old, and therefore acts like the baby puppy she is a lot of the time, running around a lot, and sometimes not paying attention to us, but for the most part we are incredibly impressed and pleased with her sweet disposition, intelligence, and astuteness. We are having a hard time getting her to pee on the wee wee pad, and she pees all over the apartment. However, she is crate trained, and does not pee in her crate. We can't walk her quite yet because she is still too young for her rabies shot. Any training tips or advice are welcome and greatly appreciated. Best wishes and much love to all the deaf dogs and their human companions!! Human companion: Jillian Brall Email: jbrall7@yahoo.com
Skye	Town: Amityville, New York Deaf dog: Skye is a 5 year old Pit-Bull/Husky mix. Saw Skye's pic on the DDEAF-DOG adoption website (I was thinking of my deaf cat Zoe while perusing the potential adoptees) and I saw her face. The most beautiful and earnest eyes I have ever seen! She went from a Manhatten shelter to Husky House NYC rescue to a foster kennel in Queens. Lucky for me all those folks saw the wonderful dog, not the handicap. Truly, she is not handicapped, as she "listens" better to me than my hearing dog! Skye shares her life with another dog and two other cats - one also deaf like her. Skye knows lots of signs and people constantly ask me if I'm "sure" that she's deaf (like this would be something she would fake - duh!). I can't imagine life without Skye and I encourage all people to give it a try - as these dogs have so much to offer! Human companion: Dorothy and Ralph Libby Other pets: Ebony (horse), King (dog), Zoe (deaf cat) Nice Guy Eddie (cat) Email: dlibby@arrow.com
Molly	Town: New Hartford, New York Deaf dog: Molly is a 10 month old Beagle, She is a wonderful pet. She is friendly to everyone she meets. We picked her out of a litter of six female beagles. She came from a long line of award winning show dogs. We don't care that she is deaf, we love her to pieces. We would love to talk with other owners of deaf dogs about their ways of communicating with their deaf dog. Human companion: Diane and Dan Robertello and their 2 older children. Other pets: 2 cats Email: medtransdi@yahoo.com
	Town: Middle Island, New York Deaf dog: Blitzen is a 2 year old Great Pyrenees. We adopted Blitzen from deafdogs.org in January 2005. We live in NY, Blitzen came to us on 2 flights from Little Rock, Arkansas. She is the sweetest and most gentle dog, she adores the children. They love when they come home from school and she helps herd them into the house, literally! We adopted Blitzen one month after our 12 yr old deaf dalmatian passed away. Currently we are thinking of adopting another deaf dog! Human companion: Rosemarie Kempski, husband and two children ages 7 and 5 Other pets: 2 parrots, 2 hermit crabs and 2 tapoles! Email: rd1130@hotmail.com
Jett	Town: Syracuse, New York Deaf dog: Jett is a 10 month old Pitt mix. He was in foster care with the most amazing family who had trained him wonderfully before I adopted him. He has a ton of personality and is often fearless but loves to be with people. I am so lucky to have found him!!! Human companion: Crystal Doody and partner Carrie Other pets: Email: cmdoody@yahoo.com
Zetty	Town: Wallkill, New York Deaf dog: Rosette "Zetty" is a 2 year old Boston Terrier. She was given to us by a very good friend who had a litter. Neither the breeder or us were aware that she was deaf when we got her. It only took a short while to realize she was deaf. She is very smart and learned many signs and gestures very quickly. Our reaction.....we love her all the more! She is our special little girl that is so warm and loving and has brought much joy and happiness to our family. Human companion: Kevin and Marcy Lager Other pets: Our 3 yr old nutty cat, Deete..almost totally blind. Our 12 yr old Llewellen English Setter, Phoebe. Email: lager@frontiernet.net
Hunter	Town: Rochester, New York Deaf dog: Hunter is a 5 month old Akita/Australian Shepherd mix whom we just adopted through the Animal Service League. He is adorable, sweet, laid-back, and wonderful with children and other animals. He took to a leash and other training much more quickly than his two hearing siblings, who were nevertheless adopted first. We look forward to many happy years with Hunter! Human companion: Bernard, Stacy, Susan and Ethan. Other pets: Email: smlbrh@rochester.rr.com
Hoku Quinn	Town: Lawrence, New York Deaf dog: Hoku is a 3 yr old Australian Shepherd. Her pedigree is Houma, LA. I saw her picture on the DDEAF adoption pages and fell in love. I flew to New Orleans and brought her back to New York. Having recently adopted a merle Aussie (refusing even to think about a solid),and then having learned about merle to merle breeding by people who wanted more merles because they were easier to sell, I decided to make up for my ignorance and adopt a deaf dog as penance. Instead of penance, she has been the light of my life. I have learned more about communicating with dogs (and people) from her than I could ever have learned otherwise. And as a result of having Hoku, I became really involved in deaf dog rescue, leading to helping to save even more deaf dogs. Quinn is a 3 yr old Australian Shepherd. He was in an Indiana shelter, where he was becoming more and more fear aggressive. Finally, there were only two volunteers who could even get near him. I was working with them via internet helping them learn sign language to try to communicate with him, thinking that if he could communicate with people, he would be less fearful and aggressive. Alas, it didn't work. They were going to put him down, but I asked that they send him to me. He actually is a foster dog for CODA. I have been doing behavior modification with him, and he is getting better little by little. He still has some problems "outside", but is the sweetest, most obedient, most lovable dog with my hubby and me. Human companion: Kim Kleppel and Husband, Noel Other pets: Three hearing dogs Email: krk929@aol.com
Woof practices agility at Camp Gone to the Dogs	Town: White Plains, New York Deaf dog: Woofer, an Australian Shepherd born deaf. Human companion: Marcy Rauch Other pets: Bandit, an Australian Shepherd; PITA, Pain in the A rescue cat; Pax, "peace"ful vampire rescue kitty. Email:** mrauch@clari.com

Joy	Town: Port Jervis, New York Deaf dog: Joy, an Australian Shepherd. Now three years old, Joy remains a very special girl and enjoys living with three other Aussies. Her favorite activities are car rides, playing with Eli, snuggling, agility and herding... Joy is a treasure. Human companions: Debbie and Tony Other pets: Trapper, 13; Stella, 5; Eli, 2; all Aussies. A cat, Grendal, 10. Email: admin@jabed.com

Junior	Town: Auburn, New York Deaf dog: Junior is French Bulldog that was born (12/9/99) deaf. "Junior is a smart boy, smart but stubborn. He likes to play fetch or just bask in the sun. He likes to visit with his neighbor friend Joey (pug). He dosen't like when his routine is changed, unless he is meeting new people or dogs! Human companions: Brenda Walsh and husband Brian Siddall Other pets: Junior is an only child Email: smooch@eqsmusic.com

	Town: Rochester, New York Deaf dog: Chyna is a one-year-old Boxer who was born deaf. Chyna's mom writes "Chyna was a foster from a local boxer rescue group I do volunteer work for. She was an abuse case, she didn't have any manners when she first came to us, she was a wild woman! I worked so hard with her, she really tought me the meaning of the word patience!! She has improved considerably in the past five months that I have had her, and in the meantime, I fell in love with her and adopted her last December." Human companions: Trieste M Moore and Jeffrey Culmo Other pets: Sydney, a three-year old deaf Boxer; Ramses, a 4-year-old Rottweiler; three cats. Email: zyd@frontiernet.net

	Town: Falconer, New York Deaf dog: Wells Fargo, a one-year-old Sheltie. Wells was born totally deaf and blind in right eye. He has only partial sight in left eye. Wells was adopted through Puppymill Rescue. He is very loving and just beginning to learn what life is all about. At this time he is just beginning his training but learns fast. Human companions: Melanie S Livermore and her roommate Rhonda Other pets: Two Boston Terriers: Maxx and Maggi; four cats: Munchkin, Jackson, Gizmo, and Kasey. Email: melanieliv@webtv.net

	Town: Rochester, New York Deaf dog: Princess is a 1 year old English Setter Human companions: Angela and Peter Hauser Other pets: Xavier, Xerxes, Cornish Rex cat Sphynx cat, Xanadu, Blue Gold Macaw Email: Peter.Hauser@gallaudet.edu

Sparky	Town: Johnson City, New York Deaf dog: Sparky is now over a year old. He is a wonderful dog and has learned sign language very well. He has mastered about six commands perfectly including "speak" which he couldn't do before! He is such a loving dog and is even nicknamed "the big baby". He and is hearing sister Quinnie enjoy running around 5 acres of land and swimming in their newly built pond. Human companions: Linda & John Frink Other pets: Quinnie-Sparky's hearing sister. They are from the same litter of pups. Email: boots1995@usadatanet.net

	Town: Syracuse, New York Deaf dog: Roxie is a 1 year old American Bulldog, she is a strong and willful girl. Her owners thought she was being stubborn and defiant until they realized that she was deaf. Companions:Donna and Vinny Romano and three teenagers Email: forthegloryofyah@mindspring.com

	Town: Brentwood, New York Deaf dog: Chloe is a 4 year old Miniature Pinscher, She is a fun loving, fast moving bundle of energy thta loves to play with her four cat siblings. She also has a big golden retriever sister that she uses as her "hearing ear" dog. She watches Penny closely for cues on going outside and if any food is being given out. Chloe lived with my parents until my father's death last year. She was very shy becuse she was very confined with them. They were afraid to let her out because of her deafness. Since coming here she is an entirely different dog. She is overcoming her fear of strangers. Even though she is deaf she has NEVER snapped at anyone. Anyone thinking of adopting a deaf dog should not be afraid. They can be wonderful pets. Human companions: Donna, Merrie and Mary-Ann McLaughlin Other pets: Penny, golden retriever and four cats, Buddy, Yoshi, Phantom and Dax. Email: Maregolden@aol.com

Jessie	Town: Gasport, New York Deaf dog: Jessie doesn't have any honors except having brought a lot of love and patience to this house. She watches everything and is very protective and loyal to her family. That is honor enough for us. Jessie has proved very adept at learning sign language and responds to a number of requests. Mister Lucky Man is unilaterally deaf. He was purchased as a hearing ear dog for Jessie. He was born 14 hours after his littermates and found out on the lawn in his sack and he survived but as he has gotten older we found that he is mildly retarded, probably due to lack of oxygen. Still his wonderful disposition makes up for his learning disabilities. Thanks for reading about them. Human Companions: Kimberley Coppola Email: jessiecoppola@aol.com

	Town: Marion, New York Deaf dog: Ally, NAC, NGC, OJC is a very small Dalmatian mix who competes regularly in NADAC and USDAA agility. I originally trained her for obedience at the shelter where she was housed and then fostered and adopted her after she contracted parvo. She is real character and is very popular at the trials. Human companions: Joy Moll Other pets:Boo, U-CD,MAD,O-EAC,EGC,EJC (hound+) - Sport, NAC (BC) - Morgan & Thallo, couch hounds - Archie and Roman, horses - Rex the rabbit - Louis & Sidney, chinchillas - Opelia & Hamlet, watch cats Email: joyofagility@hotmail.com

Lou	Town: Rochester, New York Deaf dog: Lou is a dalmatian that adopted us from Willing hearts rescue. He is the best thing that ever has happened to us. He loves to go swimming, hiking, and he's favorite thing is to sleep:) He is such a cuddle bug and never lets us out of his sight. I couldn't be more pleased with him. Human companions: Trevor and Rebekka Other pets: Cats: Onyx & Nismo. Email: rebekka_cranmer@yahoo.com

Cookie	Town: Perinton, New York Deaf dog: Cookie is a 2 1/2 year old American Staffordshire Terrier. Her family says "We had no idea Cookie was deaf when we got her.We were heart broken when we found out. But hard work and determination from us and Cookie paid off. She is a great companion for me and my wife. Even at two and half she still has some puppy 'devil' in her. Her favorite activities are eating rawhides and playing fetch with her stick. We wish the best of luck to all deaf dogs and thier owners around the world.Special thanks to Cheryl Munson our trainer. Human companions: Steve Bianchi & Julie Other pets: 2 cats Addy and Sylvester Email: amcxtc@hotmail.com

	Town: Red Hook, New York Deaf dogs: Moodie is 5 1/2 year old Boston Terrier. Her family says "Moodie is a rambunctious ball of unending energy. Because of her deafness she's always near and watching us. What a pure joy! Human companions: Claire Horst, Husband, Hank, two married sons, one 17 year old daughter, one grandson, 7 months Other pets: Pumpkin the cat Email: erialc53@yahoo.com

Boon	Town: Caledonia, New York Deaf dog: Boon is a 1 year old Border Collie. He is hard of hearing; he hears a lot of sounds but has trouble locating the source. He is doing great in obedience and is looking forward to doing some agility for fun. Boon loves to run, play, and keep an eye on his people. Update 11/20/06: Boon is now 5 years old. He's totally deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other. He has a hard time knowing where sounds are coming from, but he manages to figure things out. He gives his people lots of exercise by making them run around with him every day. He's all border collie, and lots of fun. Human companions: Mike and Jen Prosceo Other pets: A hearing dog named Abby who we adopted from a local shelter and two house rabbits: Molly and Mimi Email: jprosceo@frontiernet.net

	Town: Castile, New York Deaf dogs: Hannah & Niki Hannah was rescued from a breeder who planned to put her and her deaf sister to sleep as they were not sellable. Hannah's sister was adopted by deaf friends. Hannah is a very smart, sweet girl. She understands many ASL signs and loves to chase the lawnmower when she's on her extensive tie out. She is excellent with children but watches over her family carefully. We love her a great deal! Niki an Australian Shepherd that is 1 year 11 months. Niki is still learning ASL but has adapted nicely to our home after being kept in a small laundry room by people who did not have the time to spend with her. Niki loves to go on walks, herd her family, and run on an extensive tie out in the backyard. She also loves tunneling under snow. Niki is extremely affectionate and docile. We have never heard her growl and she loves to be with people all the time. She follows me from room to room. If she sense someone is sick, she will stay by their side watching over them until she sense they feel better. She also must have at least a paw on a person's lap, leg, or arm at all times as if to secure them from getting away from her attention.She is truly a sweet, sweet dog who is very trusting and intelligent. Human companions: Jody Dumbleton, husband Robin, two kids ages 12 and 7. Other pets: 3 cats, 2 birds, 1 hamster, 5 chickens Email: dumbletons@wycol.com

Holly	Town: Oakdale, New York Deaf dog: Holly a Boston Terrier that is 6 months young. I initially attempted to rescue a dog which fell through (long story) so I went to a local breeder who had a littler of Bostons... I immediately fell in love with Holly and took her home. The breeder did not know she was deaf until I pointed it out 2 days later. She offered to take her back and give me another but no way; she's the greatest! =-) Human companions: Jennifer Kelsch Email: Jkdaytripper@aol.com

Zephyr	Town: Pine Plains, New York Deaf dog: Zephyr is a Australian Shepherd 13wk red merle, deaf and blind aussie. He was abandoned in a shopping cart in a parking lot. He was brought to a shelter, which was where he was when I found out about him through Petfinder. I contacted aussie rescue and they said that they'd bail him and was I interested. I definitely was! So they flew him to me from MO to CT and I've been in love with him since he got off the plane. I want to thank Kay E, Cindy, and Cathy from Aussie Rescue in MO, for getting this precious boy to me. Without them it wouldn't have been possible! Zephyr has passed away on 8/02 Human companions: Monica, Jay, my SO. Tori-5yr daughter, & Spencer-2yr son. Other pets: Mojo-5yr aussie, Faust-3.5yr GSD, Zeo-1yr BC/Sheltie & Teeny Rosie-adopted guinea pig Email:torizmojo@yahoo.com

	Town: Potsdam, New York Deaf dog: Babe a English Shepherd was dumped at the animal shelter with a litter of 6 puppies when she was 2(?). I began competing in UKC Obedience with her thinking she was a mixed breed until everyone told me she was an English Shepherd (& she looks just like the pictures). She has her CGC, U-CD & 2 legs toward her ASCA-CD. I have only realized in the last six months that she is almost completely deaf & her vision is a little fuzzy. We still do Obedience classes (she would be heartbroken if she was left out) & I want to start working with a laser pointer to replace the clicker she was trained with. I don't see any reason why she can't compete in Open since that's all facing me, but I don't see how she could do Utility. Human companions: Pat Other pets: Katie (Bernese Mountain Dog, born 10/06/01), Tiko (5 year DSH) & Hillary (4 year old DMH) Email: stonyacr@stlawrfcu.net

	Town: Bayside, New York Deaf dog: Semmi a Shih Tzu is an smart,adorable, happy little dog. She's so We didn't know she was deaf when we got her but when the breeder offered to exchange her, we couldn't. We had fallen in love with her. Everyone who meets her falls in love with her. She doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She loves to play with her tennis ball,chew on rawhide bones and people-watch from our window. She knows over 12 signs and is willing to learn more although she refuses to learn how to roll over. (She's got a stubborn streak too!) She's our little baby dog and we wouldn't trade her for the world! Human companions: Billy, Grace & Baby Haley (on the way) Email: gleesim@yahoo.com

Frank Sinatra	Town: Rochester, New York Deaf dog: We are happy to say that Frankie is now almost 1 year old and is doing great. We have "graduated" from advanced obedience and are now participating in agility. Frankie knows a lot of hand signals and we have not had a lot of problems in being able to communicate with him. He even understands our sign for pig ears!When we want him to come in from outside, we just flash the light and he comes. Human companions: Paul, Miye, & Jackie Other Pets: Ragtime (Maltese), 2 cats-Misty and Notch, We adopted a boxer brother for Frankie in March from Boxer Angels Rescue. It has been great for Frankie and Major is also learning the hand signals. Email: skismom@frontiernet.net

	Town: Herkimer, New York Deaf dog: Blazer is a German Sheppard that is 12 years old. He loves to chase a laser light for exercise, also loves to get rocks underwater. Human companions: Donna Other Pets: Alaska also a German Sheppard, 3 years old. Email: DonnaD@foltshomes.com

	Town: Oshawa, New York Deaf dog 1: Miss Macy is a Jack Russell Terrier that is 1.5 years young. Miss Macy came to us as a foster-pup when she was 11 months old... this poor baby had been in 7 homes by that time. After yet 1 more adoption that didn't work out, we decided that we couldn't let her go through that trauma again and kept her. She has been a delightful addition to our family. She rivals Miss Maggie-Mae's babysitting skills and is often seen herding the Great Danes out in the back garden. Deaf dog 2: Miss Annie is a Great Dane that 6 months young. Miss Annie is the latest addition to our doggy family. She is the mirror image of Miss Olyvia... except that she is probably going to be bigger... heaven help us all! :) Miss Annie has the most amazing outlook on life and is loved by all that she meets... Human companions: Me with hubby Ivan and Justin our 11 yo son. Other Pets: Dear old Brytni... is just about hanging in there at about 15 or 16 years of age.... Email: beemag@rogers.com

Byron	Town: East Bethany, New York Deaf dog: Byron was adopted as a stray from my county shelter. They, nor I, had any idea he was hearing impaired at that time. It was several months after he came to live with me that I realized that he was just more "indifferent" than all the other Chows I have had in the last 30 years! They are noted for their subborness and "selective hearing", so he hid his hearing loss well. It was not until I joined the Deaf Dogs Yahoo! Group and found this site that I was able to use the test to confirm my suspicions. Byron is a loving, sweet guy....not much of a watchdog tho! Watches everyone intently and is in tune to their hand movements. As a Chow, he is a very patient, intelligent dog by nature...calm & a real thinker. His lack of hearing is not in the least an obstacle in his - or my life. Human companions: Anne Other Pets: 2 ferrets, 8 Betta fish, 25 Campbell dwarf hamsters Email: HyJinxAnnie@whale-mail.com

Patches	Town: Bronx, New York Deaf dog: Patches is a Chiuahuah/Poodle Mix that is 1 1/2 years old. Patches is the most fun loving dog I have ever met. I miss him during the day when I am at work and look forward to getting home and having him jump all over me. I got him from my boyfriend's sister who had to get rid of him because the building she lives in only allows 1 dog and she had 6. The only title Patches holds right now is the one for winning my heart. Human companions: I have 2 children: daughter is 14 and son is 12. Other Pets: I also have 2 cats and a rabbit. Email:luv4patches@yahoo.com

Satchel	Town: Averill Park, New York Deaf dog: We adopted Satchel, a 3yo boxer who is bilaterally deaf, from Boxer Angels Rescue - we were a little leary of adopting a deaf dog but we haven't had any regrets. Satchel passed his basic obedience with flying colors and is going to be starting agility next week. He responds to standard obedience signals as well as several ASL signs - his favorite is "I Love You!" His favorite hobbies are counter surfing, tormenting Snorty, our old Boston terrier, into playing with him, and going for walks! Human companions: Katie & Mike Morrissey, Padraic & Maeve . Other Pets: Daisy, a female boxer Email: boxergirl@nycap.rr.com

	Town: Argyle, New York Deaf dog: Gin a Pit Bull Terrier was a stray, wondering the local city streets, when someone turned her in to the SPCA. We've had her for only 4 or 5 weeks. She's so sweet and gentle, if you could bottle her attitude you could sell it for artificial sweetener. She sleeps in our bed, pressing up against me all night. She's trying hard to learn our household routine. I'm so glad we brought her home. Human companions: Lois (wife) and Kasia (daughter) Other Pets: Brandy Rotti-Shepherd mix & Cat - a stray cat that hangs with us lot Email: bnlmannar@earthlink.net

Mr. Charlie	Town: Cicero, New York Deaf dog: We bought Mr. Charlie a English Bulldog from a breeder in FL. He came to us at 9 weeks old. It took just 3 days to figure out our little baby is deaf. Our response...so what?! :) Mr. Charlie is the sweetest, most attentive pup I have ever known! He is learning VERY fast (knows signs for " sit", "down", "come" and "good boy!" in just 2 weeks)...he also knows the sign for "roll-over"..but his rolly-poly body only allows him to make it 1/2 way! heh ;) He is simply the best! Human companions: Myself, Jim (fiance), 3 boys (Zach, Jimmer and Colin) Other Pets:Abby, our loveable, super smart "mutt" (she is a lhasa-poodle mix) Email: mary570@aol.com

Pascal	Town: Port Jefferson, New York Deaf dog: Pascal is a 1 year old dalmatian Human companions: Myself, Edyta Sawicka Other Pets: Iguana and 3 Turtles Email: ttohumcu@hotmail.com

	Town: Poughkeepsie, New York Deaf dog: Rocky a 9 month old Aussie Blue Heeleis our new puppy. We found him at a local mall pet store when he was 2 and a half months old. We always vowed we would never buy from a puppy mill type place. In fact all of our animals in the past have found us. But we visited the store for my niece to just hold a kitten for fun. I saw this funny puppy that was so unlike the rest, just as adorable as could be but a bit on the odd looking side. He didn't look as though he belonged in there with all the other pretty puppies. I had never seen a cattle dog before but there was something very special about him. He just sat and stared out with his head on his paw. He even looked a little sick, clogged nose, tired eyes. I held him & couldn't leave without him, I immediately said I'll buy him. I've never paid for a dog in my life & neither has my husband so it was really weird how it happened. We did not know until a couple weeks later that something was not quite right. We sensed that he might be deaf. We had a BAER test done & found that he was in fact deaf. We are unsure as to whether his deafness occurred at birth or weeks later. We were refunded our money from the pet store because of his deafness. Now nearly seven months later he is so wonderful and fun and well behaved that it's difficult to tell that he's deaf. He's our boy and life would not be the same without him. We adore him. Recently I am starting to look into contacting other deaf dog owners to give us some insight on his behavior. He's very obedient and happy but at night he seems to be a bit freaked out. So I'm writing this in hopes that someone might have similar issues and possible solutions. Thanks. Lisa Human companions: My husband & 2 daughters Other Pets: Spike, our Toy Manchester Terrier and Maxwell, our white and orange cat Email: mcgann89@newpaltz.edu

	Town: Amherst, New York Deaf dog: Bitsy a 4-5 year old Chihuahua is a sweet little girl who was given to me by a friend of mine who was a breeder. I have had her a little more than two years. She is a long haired Chihuahua and loves to cuddle. I have two other dogs and she generally runs the show at home. Other Pets: Woody,an English Springer Spanial, Paddy a Cavalier King Charles Spanial, Gunner, an African Grey parrot,Lily, an Umbrella Cockatoo, Jake, a Quaker parrot, Bam Bam, a Meyers parrot and tweety, a cockatiel Email: mfishburne@realtyusa.com

	Town: Rochester, New York Deaf dog: Princess a 4 yr old English Setter was from a breeder who thought deaf dogs could not be trained. Our family wanted a deaf. We heard about her and had to save her. She is so loving and great will all children and all animals. She cuddles with our cats and our parrot in a very loving way. Like a deaf child she will look away if she does not like what you are signing to her. She is the best dog anyone could have. Princess also has severe hip dysplasia. If anyone is using anything to reduce pain in their dogs for hip dysplasia please let us know. Human companions: Peter Hauser(deaf) Angela Hauser(hearing) Other Pets: cocker spaniel, sphynx cat, cornish rex cat and blue/gold Macaw parrot Email: ahauser@rochester.rr.com

Kida Tenchi	Town: Pine Plains, New York Deaf dog: We got Kida from a breeder in MO after Zephyr, blind/deaf aussie, had to be PTS. We were looking for another deaf aussie, and she happened to fit everything we were looking for, albeit a bit smaller than expected. :) Kida is a little double red merle, but all 10# of her is aussie! She loves kids especially, and is the ruler of our "5 pack" of dogs. :) Kida goes to obedience classes occasionally and I'm hoping to at least get her CGC and UKC-CD in the future. She is a major fetchaholic and a packrat. ANYTHING not nailed down will be brought to me and either dropped at my feet, or worse, on my lap! Deaf Dog 2: Tenchi is my first great dane, but my third deafie. Aussies are my main love, but he's conviced me that I'll always need a dane in my life! ;) As of now Tenchi is a 7mo Harliquin, who is 30" at the shoulder and about 105#. We got Tenchi from a byb and also fostered his two deaf sisters for awhile. The girls, Washu and Ryoko, went on to Denise, Finnean's mom, and then on the Deaf Dane Rescue with Marc in OR. Tenchi is one of the most laid back dogs I've known and I'd love to do therapy work with him. My goal is also to get his CGC and UKC-CD when he's a bit older. Everyone who meets him can't help falling in love with his amiacable personality! He loves playing with Kida and is starting to learn what the whole "fetch" thing is about. I'm sure he'll have it down pat pretty soon! :) Human companions: The human members of our family are Jay-my SO, Tori-6.5yr daughter and Spencer-almost 4yr son. Other Pets: Well there's Mojo-7.5yr red tri aussie, Faust-5yr black & tan german shepherd, Zeo-2.5yr blue merle Border collie/Sheltie, and two guinea pigs-Torch and JayJay. Email: torizmojo@yahoo.com

	Town: Melville, New York Deaf dog: I did not choose Harry Spotter he kind of chose me. He was born in my house out of my first litter. His mother passed an infection on to himm that settled in his inner ears. He has taught me so much as we learn how to communicate together. Everyday with him is a learning experience for both of us. I wouldnt change anything about him even though he is deaf he is perfect! Human companions: we live in a 2 family house with my parents and cousin on one side and us on the other. On the weekends we are joined by my boyfriend Other Pets: 5 other dogs 4 Dobermans and 1 minature Pinscher Email: troyaldobermans@aol.com

Jacob	Town: Woodside, New York Deaf dog: Jacob is a sweet deaf Dalmatian, who already knows about 14 or 15 hand signs. We adopted him from the Willing Hearts Dalmatian Rescue at 7 weeks and he's been a handful ever since! Every night we take him to the local dog park, to which about 15 or 20 dogs usually come, and he plays with his friends for an hour or two. He doesn't seem to know he's any different and we don't think his friends do, either! We also have two cats, whom he deals with well (despite the occassional chase). He's wonderfully socialized in every way, and we all think people who say deaf dogs are difficult are nuts! Human companions: Sam & Alice Other Pets: Two cats, Zero and Charlie Email: spark1976@hotmail.com

	Town: Brooklyn, New York Deaf dog: Charlie ia a 7 month old Dalmatian. Charlie is a big mush that likes to sit on laps and enjoys playing catch & loves to chase anything that flies from birds to paper. And has learned several signs especially "No" and sit. We are both looking forward to starting his obedience training class. Human companions: Mommy (me), Joe (boyfriend, Daddy) Other Pets: 2 Adult Cats Shadow & Tiger & 3 kittens Guala Guala, Chuchita & Patch Email: ivorysnow310@yahoo.com

	Town: Pittsford, New York Deaf dog: Uma was born 11/15/03. She is a white Boxer. Her breeders have never encountered white puppies nor deafness in their litters, and were planning on putting her down. I found an advertisement in the paper for the dog, and contacted the breeders. Their vet had recommended putting the puppy to sleep, but I rescued her! Human companions: Me (23), Helen (59), Matthew (57), Emma (19) Other Pets: Hearing miniature Schnauzer, cockatiel, snakes, geckos, chamelions, frogs, fish Email: shubin_t@yahoo.com

Lady Blue	Town: Schenectady, New York Deaf dog: Lady Blue is a 2 1/2 yrs old Blue Merle Sheltie. Lady is almost totally blind and deaf. She does hear some very loud, sharp noises, but not our voices. She is also blind - her iris in both eyes is split (looks like 2 cat eyes in 1 marble). The split lets too much light to her brain and she doesn't see anything but shadow (and our feet). She has learned to recognize us by the smell of our feet & shoes. We stomp our feet to get her attention or call her in from the porch. She is 1 of 3 from a litter of 10 born this way. The other 2 died soon after birth. The owner was going to have her destroyed when I came along. Lady's parents are both blue merle shelties and the vet said there is a high chance of deaf / blind dogs from mating 2 b.m.s. But we love her - have since we first laid eyes on her and still do. She is paper trained - so she plays outside w/her side kick, Benji - our dashound and then comes in the house to pee & poop. Human companions: 2 humans Other Pets: Benji, our dashound and about 100 birds (we are bird breeders). Email: p326lc@nycap.rr.com

Upsalamba	Town: Brooklyn, New York Deaf dog: Upsalamba (Up!) is a 6 month old Tibetan Terrier. I bought my dog from a breeder on January 19, 2004. The dog's grandfather was a champion Tibetan Terrier. I wanted to give the dog a Tibetan name, but couldn't find one that I liked. Decided on Upsalamba, a funny word which I discovered in a book called Readiing Lolita in Tehran. It's a made-up word which could mean anything, but I take it to mean "up from adversity." It's actually a good name for her, as she is very upbeat and certainly hyper. Also, she can jump as high as a four foot countertop. I did not know that Up was deaf when we picked her up. She started screaming in the car on the way home. The screams were so strange that I began to suspect that something was wrong with her. As soon as she arrived home, I observed that she did not respond to sound. I tried a few tests and realized that she was deaf, however, I had to prove it. This Tuesday, she had the BAER hearing test and was diagnosed as deaf in both ears. She is a princess. Beautiful - white with gold spots. She's very gentlle and playful and an ace at agility in her puppy classes. She was very nervous and lonely the first few months away from her dog family, but she is calming down and enjoying her life in her new home. She especially enjoys chasing the cats. I find communicating with a deaf dog very interesting and challenging. If anyone who reads this has a deaf TT, I would love to hear from him or her. Human companions: Family of one. Grown daughter, a granddaughter, a son-in-law, a partner all living elsewhere. Other Pets: 7 cats Email: marciac223@netscape.net

Cali	Town: Painted Post, New York Deaf dog: Cali is an Australian Shepherd that is 1 year old. Cali was dumped at a shelter in upstate NY because her owners were tired of her being deaf. She is one of the most lovable and enjoyable dogs I have ever owned. She is wonderful with people and other dogs. She is also listed on the lethal white website. I had always wanted an Aussie and my friend that works at the shelter called me and asked me if I wanted to foster her. Well... the foster thing lasted about 1 minute after I met her. Since then I have learned a whole new appreciation for the hearing impaired. Human companions: Jodi Other pets: 2 other Aussies, 3 lab mixes and 3 JRT's Email: SmithJL8@corning.com

Dooley	Town: Jamestown, New York Deaf dog: Dooley is a Labrador Retriever that is 4. I got this dog from the local Humane Society. I guess they didn't know he was deaf. I've only had him a few days. I really don't know what to do. The Vet. said it was a rare condition for a Lab. I already love him too much to think of returning him. Human companions: Myself, and my wife Email: gymcarn@msn.com

Samson	Town: Pine City, New York Deaf dog: Samson a Mixed Lab was adopted from SPCA after a hearing family dropped him off due to him being deaf. I am also deaf. Teaching him sign language was easy as he already command 5 sign language within 6 months after I adopted him. He loves to chase the cars when they go by my house. He is also wonderful cat cleaner too. He loves to lick all of his cat freinds clean. In return, they love and lick him back! He has good ability to get frighten cat to calm down too. I cannot imagine being without him!! Human companions: Mikey(deaf also), Kelley, Eric, Jason, Kathleen, and Jada Other Pets: Keno the barky Chihuahua, Tinker the solitary cat, Miracle the white cat, Jade the cat, and Butterscotch the cat (he is crippled by being hit by car but thankfully he survived as he is one of Samson's favorte cat freind.) Email: Toojinxed4u@aol.com

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