
Evie
| Town: Royersford, Pennsylvania
Deaf dogs: My name is Evie but my mom calls me monkey-moo or
little dog. I am six years old, but my mom adopted me back in 2001
after one week of fostering when I was only 4 months old
I am deaf, but happy as can be. I have a great life, and I know
lots of hand signals to communicate with my family. I have two brothers,
Jack and Monte (Monte also came through WHDR - another failed foster).
I had two sisters (Remy and Jessie) as well, but unfortunately they
both got sick and are no longer with us. But Ive also gotten
to know lots of other dogs when we have fostered them. I love to
take walks, go for rides in the car, and play with my rope, my big
ball that my mom makes me keep outside, and my disc.
Im super smart (smarter than my mom) and I love to figure
out how to open cabinet doors (especially when theres trash
or food inside) and pull stuff out. My grandma had to clean spaghetti
sauce off the kitchen ceiling just the other day when she came to
visit us
Thanks Robbie for suckering my mom into fostering
me (you knew I was a monkey the moment you met me but she didn't
realize it, see... not that smart). You gave us both a great gift!!
Thanks WHDR for all that you do for deaf dogs because we're just
like the rest of them!!
Human companion: Hillary K
Other Pets: Jack, a Dalmatian and Monte, a Dal mix
Email: Unavailable
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Simon
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Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deaf dogs: Simon is a 5 year old Jack Russell Terrier. I
adopted Simon from the Glouchester County Animal Shelter in New
Jersey. He was previously adopted and after a year was returned
to the shelter. In total, he had 3 previous homes and this will
definately be his last. I can't understand why anyone wouldn't want
this little guy. He is a quick learner with hand signals and loves
to go for walks and car rides.
Human companion: Todd Bostick
Email: bostickt@aol.com
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Abbey
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Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deaf dogs: Abbey is a 7 month old American Pitbull Terrier.
I got her from a rescue in Philadelphia. She was found roaming the
streets of North Philly when she was approximately 4 weeks old.
She is VERY smart and learns tricks and new hand signals within
minutes. However, my dog is BAD. We are at a loss as to how to teach
her "no." We try a consistent sign and she barks at us
and wags her tail and continues to do what we are trying to stop
her from doing, (chewing, barking, knocking over the trashcan, eating
from the litterbox). We are desperate for any information on how
to teach her NO.
Human companion: Colleen, John, Danny, John, Madison Safarowicz
Other pets: Greta, weimaraner, Edie, jug, Kojak EngAm bulldog,
Kacarot, cat, Lily, rat, Ickarus, rat
Email: Safarowiczc@ggmfirm.com
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Montana and Dakota
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Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deaf dogs: Montana at four-year-old, and Dakota, at 18 months,
a new addition to the family. Both are congenitally deaf Australian
Shepherds.
Human companion: Jennifer
Other pets: Quinn, a 4 year old Quarter Horse; Joey, a 17
year old Standardbred; 3 cats.
Email: Cowgirlcopper@aol.com
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Hamilton

Eva |
Town: Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Deaf dogs: Hamilton is 2 1/2 yrs old. He does a lot of rescue
meet and greets on behalf of Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League
in the Philly area to promote rescue. He loves to ride in the car,
take long naps and meet new friends. He is an AMBASSADOG for deaf
dogs.
He now has a sister, Eva, who is a deaf Dogo Argentino. She is 1 year
old and learning from Hamilton on how to be a good little girl. She
loves to dig, chase our cats and be a little terror, but she is doing
better. We love them both.
Human companions: Denise A Moran and her husband.
Other pets: Lulu a Great Dane, spayed female, 5 yrs. Duce a
Chow/Rotte mix, neutered male, 2 yr. Gerti a Beagle mix, spayed female,
6 yrs. Wesley a Carin Terrier, neutered male, 8 yrs. 5 cats, 2 rabbits,
tropical fish tank, a pond of Koi and new member Madison, a 5 mo old
brindle Dane little sister.
Email: beauthunder@rcn.com |
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Buster |
Town: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Buster is a 5 month old Boston Terrier. He is a rescue
from a mill. He's a spunky little devil who seems to have an unending
source of energy. He loves his big sister Mandy. They play constantly
and Buster has brought out the puppy in Mandy. Their favorite past-times
are playing tug of war or chasing each other around the house. They
give me hours of joy and are the hearts of my heart.
Buster is not my first experience with deaf dogs. As a kid, my parents
adopted a deaf dalmatian from our local shelter and she turned out
to be one of the best dogs I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
My parents currently also have a deaf BT who was a rescue from a mill.
Human companion: Amy Verngren
Other pets: Mandy - 6 1/2 yr. old Border Collie mix and hearing.
3 cats all senior citizens: Squeaky (lost an eye due to Glaucoma about
8 years ago) - 11 yrs.; Charlie Chaplin - 10; and Dusty - 10. 3 Cockatiels:
Oscar, Trixie and Pretty Boy. 2 Parakeets: Lovey and Sunny. All my
babies, with the exception of the Parakeets, are rescues in one way
or another.
Email: Squeakytoo@aol.com |
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Sparky |
Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deaf dogs: Sparky a Dalmatian. "We recently lost sparky,
he was only 7 years old, he went quickly from an unknown cause of
kidney failure. He is missed by all.
Human companions: Felica, Dad, Teo, Sara and baby Jon
Other pets: Sandy the cat, Igwan the Iguana, Hermie the Hermit
Crab (for now)
Email: Mommoshome@aol.com |
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Wally |
Town: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Wally is a wonderful White Great Dane. He is extremely
smart, learns fast, and is very loving. He's a velcro dog (has to
be stuck to you like velcro) and always draws a crowd when we go out
in public for walks. An excellent "ambassador" for Great Danes and
Deafies alike! He has a website
that he shares with Stormy Weathers.
Human companions: Diane, Todd my husband, Christopher our son,
and Elizabeth our daughter.
Other pets: Stormy Weathers, a Great Dane (8 months) and Bone-Bone,
a Domestic Short Hair (10 years).
Email: Webmaster@DigitalDanes.Com |
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Town: Levittown, Pennsylvania
Deaf dogs: Oliver, a 5 year old Dalmatian, is unilaterally
deaf. At 90 lbs, he is big couch potato. Oliver becomes your instant
best friend from the moment that you walk in the door. Benjamin, a
four year old Dalmatian, is the youngest and bilaterally deaf. As
the baby, Benjamin is spoiled. Benjamin learned almost everything
he knows from his older brother, Oliver.
Human companions: Teresa A Curran and her husband Jim
Other pets: Pongo, a five year old Dalmatian; the cats, Shadow,
Dickens, Kimba, Tigger, and Snaggle Puss.
Email: TigerTer@aol.com |
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Town: Malvern, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Luther is a normal, active, 14 week old Great Dane
puppy who was born deaf. His family knew he was deaf when he came
to live with them.
Human companions: L. Hughes and 3 children
Other pets: a female Great Dane
Email: eljaybea@earthlink.net |
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Town: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Willow is a 10 month old Doberman Pinscher. Her family
says "We adopted Willow, a fawn Dobe last week. We have another hearing
Dobe and are excited to have another. She's very bright and already
knows three signs. She definately is the dominent dog in this house.
We're looking forward to beginning a training course and getting to
know her better!"
Human companions: Tracey & Roy Moore
Other pets: Jinx, a 1 1/2 year old red Dobe, a real clown
Email: traceydecker@juno.com |
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Town: Levittown, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Tessa is a 7 year old Dalmatian. "We bought
Tessa at a pet store with guarantees against genetic defects. But,
knowing if we exercised the guarantee she would probably be put to
sleep we knew we had to keep her. We have never regretted that choice.
Having a deaf dog has allowed us to connect with this animal on a
level that few other pet owners experience. "
Human companions: James and Lorraine O'Donnell
Email: daljimlor@msn.com |
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Yogi |
Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Yogi is a 9 month old Boxer/Bulldog mix. "I
adopted him from the DAL Rescue in Lewis, Delaware. I adopted him
because I have an older Boxer and love the Breed."
Human companions: Jack and Margaret Casey
Other pets: Angel, a 9 year old female Boxer and two cats,
Melba and GC.
Email: sweetieangel1@msn.com |
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Petey |
Town: Kemblesville, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Petey is a congenitally deaf Great Dane. "Petey
is now 5 months old and has buried himself into our hearts. He has
come such a long way and now knows about 10 signs. He has also started
to attend Rescue outings for Mid Atlantic Great Dane Rescue, in the
hopes that people will seriously consider giving a special needs Dane
a home."
Human companions: Kathie Shea
Other pets: Leena, 8 yr.old hearing Dane; Daisy, 7 yr. old
hearing Dane; and Black Jack, 5 yr. old special needs Dane.
Email: kdanegirl@aol.com |
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Sadie |
Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Sadie is a 9 month old Retriever mix. "I adopted
Sadie from a local SPCA. She was born deaf. She is an adorable, playful
and eager to please little girl, and I am so happy she has come into
my life. My nephews and I chose Sadie at the pound because she was
so affectionate and playful, and yet quite calm for a puppy. We made
an excellent choice, and I hope Sadie and I will have many happy years
together. I think Sadie would make a great therapy dog when she gets
older."
Human companions: Melissa McDaniel
Email: gatsby711@earthlink.net |
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Duke |
Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Duke is a 4 month old Dogo Argentino. "I think
he is great. He is learning very quickly. Duke is very friendly, definitely
curious. When we first saw him something just felt right."
Human companions: Doris Enciso, her husband and children.
Other pets: 2 hearing dogs
Email: cdenciso1@msn.com |
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Town: Hellertown, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: We just got our dog and already she is a joy to have.
She is more well behaved then the 2 hearing dogs we already had. There
was an ad in the newspaper to find her a good home. My hubby always
wanted a Great Dane and this was our chance, we didn't even care that
she was deaf. I will update this as time goes by. I am still getting
to know this beautiful dog, it has only been 30 hours! But she is
great with our 2 kids ages 5 and 1 1/2. She is truly a gently giant.
Human companions: Rachael, Ron, son 5 yrs, daughter 1 1/2 yrs
Other pets: Miranda- 6 yr old PitBull, Koda- 6 month old Shih-Tzu,
6 cats, 2 anoles, 1 hermit crab.
Email: Rys6531@aol.com |
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Town: Slatington, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Tiana is a rat terrier that is 7 months young.
Human companions: Kristen, mom: Maria
Other pets: Dog: Taz, Dog: Trixie
Email: Sexecena@aol.com |
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Marley |
Town: Levittown, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Marley is a Jack Russell Terrier that is one.
The first owner gave up Marley upon learning she
was deaf. While searching for a home for Marley, the owner withheld
mentioning her deafness and found a new owner.
The second owner didn't know until much later,
but it has nothing to do with her deafness, he realized it was not
fair to Marley that he works many hours and doesn't have time for
her as well as doesn't know how to deal with a deaf dog. Although
he loves her dearly, he wanted a better home for her.
That is how I came in the picture. She will remain
with me until death do us apart!
Since getting her, I taught her to sit and lay down. I also got
a trainer from Bark
Busters that'll guararantee me a lifetime. She is a lovable
and sweet dog in spite of her rambunctious tendency. Don't blame
her but on her breed!
Human companions: Katherine
Email: KPFeldmann@tmail.com
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Luke |
Town: West Grove, Pennsylvania
Deaf dog: Luke is our first deaf dog we have ever owned. Luke
is a purebred Shetland Sheepdog or "sheltie". He coloring is considered
a double merle and he has two blue eyes. I picked him out not knowing
he was deaf when he was a few weeks old. We found out he was deaf
a few weeks before we got him. We originally wanted a sheltie for
agility and I can't lie that I was somewhat disappointed. But him
being deaf was just a bigger challenge and an opportunity to try something
new. He must have been the puppy for us because we found out only
after seeing his AKC papers that he was born on my birthday, May 29th.
So therefore his show name is "Come What May", I think it is appropriate
:) So far we have had Luke for around 6 Months and he has been a pleasure.
He already knows sit, come, good, bad, treat, food, out, quiet, down,
stay, give, and paw. He is also been doing some basic dog agility
and we hope to compete very soon!
Having a deaf dog is one of the most rewarding things I have ever
done, I hope to adopt more in the future and hope that others start
to adopt them too.
Human companions: Me (Sarah),Mom (Lisa), Dad (Ken), and sister(Annastasia)
Other pets: Mix breed three legged dog named Ginger, Eli older
Sheltie, and four cats, Smoozella, Oscar, Leo, and Otis
Email: Sarahzbear21@aol.com |
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