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Chance	Town: Sandusky, Ohio Deaf dog: Chance is a 2 year old Dalmatian. We had been searching for another Dalmatian after losing our beloved Riley two days before her 13th birthday. When we located a breeder with a puppy available, we drove several hours to meet Grace. However, her brother Chance would have been left alone and the breeder told us she hadn't yet decided whether she would put him down. He was just adorable and we felt that he would have a better chance (hence the name) of a normal life if he were with a sibling. So we brought them both home. They are as different as they can be, both in looks and demeanor. Grace & Chance have both passed their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) tests and the judge said this about Chance after finishing the day of testing around 25 Dalmatians: "Chance is HANDS DOWN the best dog here today!" What a great compliment! We thoroughly enjoy watching them both play, but Chance is a special treat. While Grace sees a bird fly overhead and takes off in her attempt to catch it, Chance (whose focus is generally more toward the ground as he doesn't hear the birds) takes off after the bird's shadow catches his eye. He can't seem to figure out why there is no substance to that shadow when he catches and pounces on it! Human companions: Richard & Lesley Email: lsinwald_AT_gmail.com
Skye	Town: Bowling Green, Ohio Deaf dog: Skye is a 2 year old Border Collie/Aussie Mix. Her family says "I am involved with Border Collie rescue, own two other hearing BC mixes and have been searching for a third dog to start herding lessons. I am a professional sign language interpreter and teacher of the deaf. I became intrigued with the idea of herding with a deaf dog. I considered several possible deaf dogs but when I met Skye, I knew this was the one! She was rescued from the county animal shelter. We had her CERF tested, spayed and then tested her on stock. She has natural beautiful herding instinct. I adopted her into my canine family and we will be going to some basic clicker obedience training before we experiement with hobby herding. Her foster Mom began her on basic signed commands and currently responds to several different signs. I am incredibly attracted to her observation and visual listening skills. She is beautiful and smart!" Update 8/9/09: With heavy heart, I report Skye's passing. About two years ago, she began to develop sensory integration issues and could not be touched. Then she developed spontaneous aggressive attacks. Experts suggested some kind of brain malfunction associated with her OCD and sensory issues. It broke my heart, but after she attacked my son, I knew what I needed to do. She passed on with my son and I lying with her in peace at the Vet. I still mourn her loss, mourn who she was before she developed these serious issues. I have fond memories of her running, chasing and playing with deaf children at the school for the deaf. How she was brought to the Deaf Health Fair in Cincinnati and demonstrated her obedience training to a large group of teens and adults. She was a deaf beautiful intense unofficial therapy dog to the Deaf people. Human companions: Melissa Shaffer (who is hard-of-hearing) and Robert Other pets: Buzz, BC/Australian Cattle dog Sami, BC/German Shep, BC/Waggs Email: mshaffer@hearingspeechdeaf.com
Cloie	Town: Haviland, Ohio Deaf dog: Cloie Is now 1 year old. We adopted her July 12, 2001, From the Defiance County Animal Shelter. She enjoys running all round the house until she completly wears out her best frind A 2 year old Lab. She has a small list of signs we use for her including Sit, Down, No, Come, Stay (only works when she is sleeping). Both of our girls will do anything for Moms home treats. Her Favorite things to do Go in car rides, The Drive in theater Loves that big Screen, Going to Mc Donalds for a burger, and most of all pushing her family out of bed by taking half of the Queen size bed. Human companions: Dawn LaFountain and her husband Travis Other pets: Cloie Shares her home with a domestic short hair Cat (Cloepatra) that will be three in the coming months. And her best friend (who is also two years, soon to be three), a Black Lab (Missy Onyx Star) Email: moondaisey@yahoo.com

	Town: Toledo, Ohio Deaf dog: Trouble is 16 month old Great Dane, he is big and tall, white with blue eyes. His registered name is "Donna's White Tornado", and he lives up to both of his names. We are currently trying to intoduce a new hand signal every month. For being deaf he listens better than the two that can hear! We got him from a breeder in Ohio, we asked her for a white Great Dane, so we kner the pup would eithe have a hearing problem or blind. Most people how meet him are surprised to know that he is deaf. Our goal is to go back to school and eventually become a therapy dog. He is a very loving and affectionate dog. Trouble loves to eat, especially fruits & vegetables, like cherries & grapes. His favorite things to do are watch Animial Planet, play with his ball, and chase Holly & Rosie around the yard. Trouble is the best kind of trouble a person could have, and I wouldn't trade him for all the hearing dogs in the world. Human companions: Larry & Donna Czelusta and sometimes Kim Other pets: Holly Merle Great Dane 8 1/2 yrs and Rosie Harlequin Great Dane 6 1/2 Yrs who has epilepsy Email: BigDogzx3@msn.com

Cameo & Dejavu Dejavu	Town: Dayton, Ohio Deaf dogs: Cameo & Dejavu Cameo is a 4 year old Great Dane. Her family says "We adopted Cameo from Harlequin Haven Great Dane & Saint Bernard Rescue after she was turned over by her breeder with her brother (also deaf). She had planed on euthanizing them had rescue not taken them in." Dejavu is a 3-1/2 year old Great Dane. "Though she had promised not to breed again, six months later their breeder had another litter with another deaf puppy and turned her over to rescue as well. We promptly adopted her and named her Dejavu. They are both wonderful. We've been in several parades with them and they're always a big hit as they love the attention. They also have limited vision so we do a lot of touch signals with them and it works very well. Having these girls has really brightened our lives they have brought us so much love." Human companions: John, Deborah, Nina & Nathan Coffee Other pets: 2 hearing Danes, an Italian Greyhound, 3 Cocker Spaniels, a Doberman, and 14 cats. Both our girls though being deaf and mostly blind play ever so gently with the small babies. Email: Doberdane134@aol.com

	Town: Dayton, Ohio Deaf dog: Sadie is a 2-year old Miniature Pinchure who is learning gestures and home sign language. Her Mom says: "I didn't know she was deaf when I got her. Her breed is stubborn and I thought that was all it was. Then when I would get home and call for her, she would sleep right through it. She didn't know her name, etc. I love her just the same. She knows I love her. I just wish she could hear me tell her!" Human companions: Christen Email: Aerobmaster@cs.com

Bella	Town: Xenia, Ohio Deaf dog: Bella is a 1-1/2 year old Harrier Mix. "We got Bella from an Animal Shelter while living in California. We did not realize she was deaf until a week or so after we got her. We have taught her hand signals. She's a quick learner. We didn't think having a deaf dog would be smart since we have a little boy, but she's very gentle and loving with him. She's always been special to us, but she's more special because she depends on us so much. We love her to death!" Human companions: Jeff, Brandi & Dillon Email: jcole@mtl.com

Sassy	Town: McComb, Ohio Deaf dog: Sassy's human pal writes: "Sassy is energetic, and ornery. We love her a lot. We bought her NOT knowing she was deaf. My husband has always wanted a JRT and Sassy just had a "way" about her that made him fall in love with her at first sight. When Sassy did not respond to training techniques...we had her tested; finding she was deaf in both ears. She has everyone in the house wrapped around her little toes. Her best friend is our 6 year old boxer, Jake. We will be starting school with Sassy soon. We want her to have a good home and be able to communicate with her. She stole our hearts and though we are overwhelmed at the responsiblity with a deaf dog...we are looking for ways to train and communicate with her." Human companions: Jennifer, Art, Cory, Jordan Other pets: Jake (6 yr old boxer), Lucky and Oscar (parakeets) Email: artsuydam3rd@msn.com

Oberon	Town: Swanton, Ohio Deaf dog: Oberon is a 1-1/2 year old Rottweiler. "Oberon came to us through the good people at the TAHS (Toledo Area Humane Society). He looks normal and behaves like a normal rottie pup. He is gentle and loving and NOTHING at all like the horror tales you hear about Rottweillers." Human companions: Mom Judy and Aunt Becca Other pets: Loki a 3yr old Rottie; and cats, Tiamat, 13year old Ragdoll cat, Lola 8 year old Egyptian Mao; Merlin, 3 year old white Calico, and Arthur 7 month old Orange tiger stripe. Email: Klorsilverdragon@wmconnect.com

Teardrop	Town: Dayton, Ohio Deaf dog: Teardrop, 12 weeks on 3/8/04, is a Dalmatian. "Just rescued this little pooch from the humane society! He was named Teardrop there because of two spots he has, under his eyes, that look like tears. I hope to find a happier name for him soon! He lives here with his "big" but soon to be little sister, Amy, a hearing Dal/Lab mix. So glad to have him here, as he is a doll! His previous owners knew he was deaf, but chose to give him up as they didn't have time to work with him. He thinks he's a lap dog, but I tried to tell him that won't last too much longer! He's already growing like a weed!" Human companions: Meghan and Jim Vaxman Other pets: Amy, 10 months on 3/15/04, hearing Dal mix. Email: jupiter216@aol.com

	Town: Trotwood, Ohio Deaf dog: Riley Scott is a 4 year old Cocker Spaniel. Riley had to have his ear canals taken out because of chronic ear infections. Human companions: Janet and Donna Email: jrmckee1211@yahoo.com

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