| Town: Kingston,
New York
Deaf dog: Izzy is a 1 year old
Boxer/Lab Mix. We adopted Izzy when she was a young puppy. She came
from a girl who's dog
"accidentally" had puppies, and Izzy was the last one left.
All her siblings had the normal boxer markings. The girl told us she
had other accidental litters with white puppies and none of them had
been deaf, but I told her it didn't matter either way because I am
a Special Education teacher and was ready to take Izzy as she was.
We noticed at about 2 months that she didn't respond to shaking her
food dish or bones, we tested it by banging a pot and pan together
and she had no reaction. We trained her from the beginning with hand
signals that are a mix of ASL and some homemade signs. Izzy is very
aware of body language and responds to our "looks". The
only hurdle we have yet to cross is being able to have her off the
leash at our house. We don't live on a very busy road, but there are
the few cars that speed past our house which is on a turn, so we are
looking into a fence of some sort so that she can play freely. We
take her off the leash at times, but we have to make sure there are
enough of us "runners" outside to catch her if she goes
too far or into the road. Although it hasn't been easy, Izzy has been
worth every moment of it :)
Human companions: Liz and Ernie
Other pets: 3 Rescue Cats!
Email: lizzyp5486_AT_yahoo.com |
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Town: Rochester, New York
Deaf dog: Bullseye is a 6 month
old French Bulldog. We wanted to add a French Bulldog to our family
and had planned on adopting a hearing puppy. We heard from our Breeder
that she had a special needs litle boy. I asked "what kind
of special needs" and was told that he was deaf. I knew a dog
trainer a few years ago, who had a deaf Boxer, and knew that she
loved having that dog. So, I thought - why not? From that first
moment, I had a feeling that he was meant to be part of our family.
We made arrangements to pay for him and drove the 5 hours to pick
him up. It was love at first sight with no regrets ever since. Bullseye
is the sweetest, most loving animal we have ever had. He is also
a silly little clown, entertaining us daily with his cute antics.
He gets along with all creatures and is a joy to have around. We
feel blessed to have him as part of our family. "Daddy"
Trent is hard of hearing (but not deaf) and has a special bond with
our little guy. We are getting ready for our first obedience class
and, depending upon how well we do, may progress to agility training.
I would encourage anyone who has the resources and opportunity to
add a deaf dog to their family to "Go For It".
Human companions: Vicky and Trent
Other pets: Oliver (a hearing JRT), Bella and Starlet (hearing
cats)
Email: vickyg585_AT_yahoo.com
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Bowie
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Town: Brooklyn, New York
Deaf dog: Bowie is a 5 year
old Pit mix. Bowie is thinking about a starting a blog Soon.
Human companions: Patricia
Other pets: Bowie lives with a older dog and two cats
Email: clark_t_a_AT_msn.com
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Town: Lafayette, New York
Deaf dog: Shyanna is a 2 year
old Miniature Pinscher. My puppy's name is Shyanna but me and my
boyfriend call her Nana. She is happy, enegetic, and loving. I got
her as a gift for my birthday. My boyfrind Zack found out about
her from a add in the paper. When he picked Nana out he didn't know
that she was deaf until we took her to the Vet. He then told us
that she was also blind. My Vet seggested that I give her back and
get my money back or give her to a place that could experiment on
her. I was already in love with her after a week so I didn't want
to give her back and I would never give her away so that she could
have experiments done on her. I now love her more than I thought
I could ever love an animal, she is the sweetest and cutest dog
ever. If you didn't know you could never guess she was deaf and
blind. She knows her way around mine and Zack's houses and our yards.
even though she explores and wanders she never goes far from me.
If I have to do things in the day and she has to stay home, when
I do come home she greets as me as soon as I get home. She will
run up to me the second she smells me, jump all around and kisses
me all over my face. She also does this thing when I get home or
wants attention, she goes between my legs over and over until I
pet her or pick her up. I think that she is the happiest dog even
if she is deaf and blind. Nana is the best gift Zack could have
ever given me and I would not trade her for anything.
Human companions: Melissa
Other pets: 6 Dogs and one Cat
Email: petree006_AT_aim.com
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Town: Tupper Lake, New York
Deaf dog: Dozer is a 9 week
old American Staffordshire Terrier Mix. I adopted Dozer from a local
Humane Society just a few days ago so we are learning together!
He is slowly adjusting to life w/ his new big sister, Brenna who
is a 7 1/2 yr old Labrador Retriever. Keep your fingers crossed
for us as we start this journey together!
Human companions: Jess
Other pets: Brenna - 7 1/2 yr old Labrador Retriever
Email: jessa1976@gmail.com
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Bella
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Town: Bay Shore, New York
Deaf dog: Bella is a 1 year
old mini Australian Shepherd. I found Bella (then called Frances)
on PetFinder.com with a NJ rescue group (a group of South Jersey
groomers). No picture, just that she's a mini aussie and deaf. She
was transported from Florida with a Tropicana OJ trucker! I fell
in love on first sight- she's beautiful- (hence a name change to
Bella). She'll do anything for a dried liver treat! As soon as she
walked through the door at her new home, Bella immediately became
fast friends with Sammy the other dog in the house, a 4 year old,
hearing border collie (a shelter rescue). She now loves going to
the dog park and playing, especially chase and herd her Mom! We
also are in Allentown, PA very often and go to play in Lehigh Parkway.
Human companions: Kathy, Cassandra and Thomas
Other pets: Sammy, 4 yr old Border Collie (hearing); Moochie
a 5 year old hearing Tuxedo Cat.
Email: kg2run2bike_AT_msn.com
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Town: Rochester, New York
Deaf dog: Jasper is a 9 week
old Sheltie. I recently lost my beloved Sheltie to cancer and wasn't
doing too well...my partner came across a listing for a 9wk old
Sheltie who was "possibly deaf". This little guy was rescued
from a horrible living situation (puppy mill type breeder) just
as he was slated to be drowned and was in desperate need of a forever
home. He's found that for sure, and we hope to have some fun in
the Agility&Obedience rings too! I'll post pics soon!
Human companions: Suzanne, partner, Kasia; daughter, Pam(17)
and son,Christopher (14)
Other pets: Simon the Scottie(9) and cats, Sophie(8), Tucker(4)
and Figaro(5)
Email: suzannemarie1@gmail.com
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Dallas
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Town: Port Washington, New York
Deaf dog: Dallas is a 3 year
old Aussie/Pitbull Mix. Dallas is originally from GA. He is my newest
deaf dog and is learning ASL. So far he knows "sit" and
"come."
Human companions: Kimberly
Other pets: Mochaccino (hearing/sighted Shepherd/Chow mix)
and a Betta Fish
Email: kkm9880@hotmail.com
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Shelby
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Town: New York, New York
Deaf dog: Shelby is a 14 month
old Australian Shepherd and has grown to be 31 pounds. Shelby's
story is a bit unusual but sad. Having come out as a Lethal White
in the litter, she was passed from home to home including one owner
who wanted to put her down. I was making inquiries about another
deaf Aussie on petfinders which did not work out. However, I asked
the Aussie Rescue rep to please keep me in mind if another dog came
up. Lo and behold, I get an email from her asking that if I would
be interested in a 4 month old Lethal White found in Tenn. The family
that found Shelby on the streets had no idea that she belonged to
a neighbor from whom she escaped. After posting flyers about her
and getting no response, this family reached for help to the Aussie
Rescue network and they in turn put me in touch with them. Shelby
the She Devil as she is affectionately known is a bit of a handful
but very sweet, friendly and precocious. She loves her squeaky toys
even though she can't hear it. Shelby has a profile on Dogster http://www.dogster.com/dogs/973513
She has lost her puppy fat and is lean and very agile, Also smart,
too smart :) She has big brother, an Aussie/ Corgi mix and they
love nothing more than to run and rough house in the yard. And boy,
do they play rough! I guess it's an Aussie thing. She is the apple
of my eye.
Human companions: Ildiko and George
Other pets: Chuckie, Aussie/ Corgi mix and Red the cat
Email: ildiko@spottedramdesigns.com
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Frank Sinatra
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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.
Update 2/12/2010: Frankie is
now almost eight years old and is my very special boy. Frankie is
huge for a boxer (92 lbs.), but does not realize how big he is,
he still wants to sit on my lap!
Human companions: Paul, Miye, & Jackie
Other Pets: We adopted a lovely brindle girl from the local
shelter in August. Her name is Laila. Our cats Misty (age 19) and
Notch are still (17) going strong.
Email: skismom@frontiernet.net
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Earl
| Town: Sodus,
New York
Deaf dog: Earl is an 8 month old
American Bulldog Mix. We adopted Earl 4 months ago from our local
Humane Society the day after he arrived there. We chose him as a playmate
for our 2 year-old Shar-Pei Mix, Clyde. After about two days, it became
pretty obvious to us that Earl was deaf. We've adjusted by using hand
signals with both dogs. Clyde and Earl are best friends, and we can't
imagine life without them.
Human companions: Deana & Damien
Other pets: Clyde - 2 year-old Shar-Pei Mix Daisy - 13 year-old
Bassett Hound
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Bullseye
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Town: Rochester, New York
Deaf dog: Bullseye is a 7 month
old French Bulldog. We have had dogs before, but never a deaf dog.
We knew Bullseye was deaf when we got him. He has just graduated
from Basic Obedience, and is the sweetest dog we have ever had.
He gets along with all people, animals and creatures. He is happy
and well-adjusted. Being deaf has not slowed him down at all.
Human companions: Trent, Vicky and Billy
Other pets: Oliver (Jack Russell Terrier), Bella & Starlet
(cats)
Email: vickyg585@yahoo.com
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Stella Bianca
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Town: LaGrange, New York
Deaf dog: Stella Bianca (aka Pinky) is a 5 month old
Boxer mix. It was time to fill the gap left by the passing of our
Pitty-mix Gus, so I stopped by our DCSPCA to look for another big,
goofy male dog. When I talked to the shelter worker, she pointed
me in the direction of some big goofy male dogs: but first she showed
me this neat female puppy: "she's deaf and might be hard to
place..." HA!!! Here she is, in our fenced yard, wrestling
happily with her "sister" dogs
(another big DCSPCA grad, and a thrown-away Pug), occasionally chasing
one of several of our cats, and generally loving and being loved
by us. She is SOOO very smart and knows several hand signals already:
she even taught herself to go down a slide! Her daddy, in Aghanistan
now, can't wait to meet her. We hope to train her up to be a therapy
dog someday...Anybody want to play?
Human companions: Mama Sooozie, Daddy
in Afghanistan, Zach the man-boy, Merrylea, and Rosie
Other pets: Airedale mix Rhenn, Pug Agatha, several cats,
lizards, gerbils, and goldfish
Email: sooozienow@yahoo.com
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Allie
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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
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Vinnie
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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 & Caseigh
Other pets: Cat-Nigel, Vikki-English Pointer
Email: vinniebug@verizon.net
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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
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Zoey
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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
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Angel
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Town: Lindley, New York
Deaf dog: Angel is a 3.5 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: 1 year old Cat named Lucky who appeared from
nowhere.
Email: ggross1@stny.rr.com
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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
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Winston
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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
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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
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Sweetie and NillaBean
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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
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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
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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
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Dakota

Sky
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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
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Luna
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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
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Skye
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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: dotlibby@optonline.net
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Molly
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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
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Jett
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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
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Zetty
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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
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Hunter
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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
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Hoku

Quinn
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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
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Woof practices agility at
Camp Gone to the Dogs
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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Boon
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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
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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
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Holly
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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
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Zephyr
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Byron
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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
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Satchel
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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
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Other Pets: Daisy, a female boxer
Email: boxergirl@nycap.rr.com |
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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.
Update 4/3/10: We have had Gin for
almost 7 years now. She is still just as sweet as ever. She loves
meeting people and kids. She likes meeting other dogs as long as
they are not too pushy. She gets along great with the cat. She's
gentle and just
wants to be near us at all times. She's one of the best dogs I've
ever had.
Human companions: Lois (wife) and Kasia (daughter)
Other Pets: Brandy Rotti-Shepherd mix & Cat - a stray
cat that hangs with us lot
Email: bnlmannar@gmail.com
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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
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Pascal
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Kida
Tenchi
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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
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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 |
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Jacob
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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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