| Town: Boerne, Texas
Deaf dog: Oreo is a 5 month old Daschund
Human companions: Katy Harden
Email: ksharden@hotmail.com |
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Town: New Braunfels, Texas
Deaf dog: Jewel is a 4 year old Catahoula Leopard. when I
was searching for help I was told so many times that a deaf dog
should always be put down. I have learned that they can and do grow
up as normal healthy dogs and make great companions. We need more
help on learning to communicate with them like books, web sites
etc. but I have learned and have grown so much with my deaf dog.
You must have patience and good information though. I was surprised
that she was as good around children as she was because I don't
have children but she did very well with kids.
Human companions: Glenice Evans
Other pets: I have another dog that is 8 That I got when
someone just moved off and left her behind
Email: gevansj@yahoo.com
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Hammer
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Town: San Antonio, Texas
Deaf dog: Hammer is an 8 week old American Pit Bull Terrier.
I rescued Hammer from a backyard breeder that had no idea that he
was deaf. He just came into our home and is fitting in quite nicely.
He loves playing with his new brothers and sitting in my lap. He
is already responding to the come signal and the no signal.
Human companions: Lezlie Albertson
Other pets: Guido- 2 yr. old doxie/yorkie mix. Teddy- 1 yr.
old chow mix rescue
Email: lma_02@hotmail.com
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Town: Marion Texas
Deaf dog: Audible is an 8 month old Sheperd Mix who showed
up at the Emergency Room where my fiance works as a nurse. She got
stuck between
the automatic doors. Being the dog lovers we are (we already had
4 dogs) she came and joined our family. We realized within a day
that she was
deaf. She is fitting in quite nicely and is learning signs. Our
other dogs seem to be accepting her. We are all having to learn
an entirely new
method of training.
Human companions: Krista and Mario
Other pets: Dogs- Siren, Athena, Artemis, Aeres / Cats- Skye,
Storm, Stryder, Ahab
Email: cobra356@excite.com
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Stoney
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Town: Katy, Texas
Deaf dog: Stoney is an approximately 3 yr. old Aussie mix
who was recently rescued. Her dad writes: "Last week I received
an email from a shelter worker that a deaf Aussie was at her final
day at a rescue. By 3 a.m., I was on my journey to get her. She
seems perfect, and fits into my pack nicely. My only 2 problems
are food theft (while you're watching) and my roommate complains
that if I'm out training clients too late, she whines and howls
waiting for me to get home, even though she's in the house with
my other dogs. She sleeps next to me when I'm home, and loves trying
to type even though she's definitely not good at it. Her other favorite
thing to do is watch TV."
Human companions: Chad R. Petrash and his roommate, who also
loves dogs.
Other pets: German Shepherd/wolf Cyndy, found in Michigan;
and roommate's mix, Vixen.
Email: alphacanis@yahoo.com
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Town: Mission, Texas
Deaf dog: Pongo, a Dalmatian (born deaf), adopted a year ago.
Human companions: Anna Segnitz and her husband, Darrell
Other pets: A donkey, Jenny; a pot-bellied pig, Piggers; a
cat.
Email: jenpo3@aol.com |
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Town: Danciger, Texas
Deaf dog: Deafanny is an 8 week old Catahoula. Deafanny's human
is a 3 year old little girl, Samantha, whose mom says: "She picked
Deafanny out when she was a puppy and they bonded that day. When Samantha
leaves Deafanny alone with me she barks until Samantha comes back.
Deafanny can even find Samantha in the dark outside. They love each
other and even sleep together."
Human companions: Samantha A Reichel; her mommy and daddy.
Other pets: 4 other dogs, cows, horses, goats and some cats.
Email: creichel@brazosport.cc.tx.us |
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Town: Edinburg, Texas
Deaf dog: Hannah is just about to turn 4 years old -- but we
still call her "Hannah the Pup." She is deaf (of course!), tailless
and piebald instead of the usual jack russell coloring. She knows
about 50 hand signals, some ASL and some home-made. She has one dog
brother, Oberon, a red mutt darling, and three cat sisters -- Alecto,
the 21 year old (yes, that is human years) grey; Kali, the 12 year
old brown tabby, and Yuki, the 7 year old white. Even though Hannah
is allergic to cats, she can often be found cuddled up with the tabby.
Hannah is so utterly delightful -- smart, bold, and loving. And did
I mention headstrong?! Love that pup!
Human companions: Theresa & JC. Norman
Other pets: Alecto (20 year old grey cat), Kali (20 year old
brown tabby), Yuki (5 year old pure white cat), Oberon (8 month old
red cutie-pie mutt)
Email: thepup@usa.com |
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Town: Fischer, Texas
Deaf dog: Domino is a 5 year old Dalmatian. "My husband
rescued Domino as a pup when taking his female Dalmatian to the vet.
Domino's owner told the vet for a quarter he would take the pup out
back & shoot him. My husband gave him a quarter and took him home.
Unfortunately, my husband had no idea how to train him. Since we married
last year, Domino seems attached to me. I have taught him hand signals.
I adore Domino; he is a beautiful dog. I always get respect and attention
from him. He is worth more than a quarter to me."
Human companions: Dodie and Bryan Weidner
Other pets: Pepper, female Dalmatian, Mascha, female Dalmatian
pup; and 6 cats, Socks, Patches, Tortilla, Bandit, Pumpkin and Booboo.
Email: santeesioux_82@yahoo.com |
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Apache |
Town: San Benito, Texas
Deaf dog: Apache is a 2 year old Catahoula. "We got Apache
from a deaf dog rescue. He is an amazing dog who learns faster than
any dog that I have ever met. I saw a picture of Apache on the internet
and fell in love. I knew very little about Catahoulas, but I am learning
every day as Apache shows us what a spectacular dog he is."
Human companions: April Yetsko and Rey Ramos
Email: aprilyetsko@hotmail.com |
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| Town: San Antonio, Texas
Deaf dog: Cowboy, a 2 year old Shi Szu, is the sweetest, strangest,
most loveable cowboy ever! I bought my deaf dog from a breeder in
Florisville, Texas 2 years ago. Finding out that he is deaf was heartbreaking
but I've learned to get used to it. We have our own way of communicating
with each other. I wouldn't hesitate to get another deaf dog when
the time is right.
Human companions: Kara Holt, Cindy, Rebecca
Email: karaholt@hotmail.com |
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Porter |
Town: San Antonio, Texas
Deaf dog: Porter is a 4-5 month old Dalmatian/Lab mix. "We
think that he was dumped at our house because he was deaf and we have
another Dal/Pointer mix (hearing). Someone probably figured we liked
the breed, and luckily, we do! After searching for his owners with
no luck, we decided to keep him. Fortunately, I had trained my other
two dogs with hand signals in case the Dal/Pointer mix lost his hearing,
so Porter was an easy fit in our family. He is a fast learner, but
mostly is learning by example from his 2 older brothers. Oh yeah,
and he's adorable to boot."
Human companions: Pam Gilbert & Johnnie Peveto
Other pets: Big brother Foster, a 7yo Dal/Pointer mix.
Email: pamgil@aol.com |
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Gwen |
Town: Gonzales, Texas
Deaf dog: Lady Gweniviere Dots "Gwen" is a 4 year old Dalmatian.
"Gwen is our youngest baby. We bought her from a disreputable
breeder that did not take care of the litter and three of Gwen's litter
mates died of Parvo. Gwen had been taken from her mother too early
and when we got her she could not even eat properly. She has been
with us since she was 5 weeks old and goes everywhere with us. She
is our best ambassador for the B&B and gets as many cards and
gifts as her Mommy and Daddy at Christmas. Gwen thinks she is people
and communicates with us as easily as a talking person. She responds
to us through a combination of hand signals and verbal cues as she
can hear out of one ear. Her role in this life according to her is
to take care of us. We learned at an early age to play "hide and seek"
and so she never lets us out of her sight. We also worked with her
using her sense of smell so she would never get lost. Although the
vet recommended euthanizing her, we disagreed and Gwen has been one
of our best experiences. She is the sweetest, most loving pup. She
also is a smiling Dalmatian and when she greets us, sometimes she
smiles so hard she makes herself sneeze."
Human companions: Al and Dawn O'Donnell
Other pets: 25 goldfish (and multiplying) and an organic yardful
of wildlife.
Email: aldawn@the-cia.net |
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Macy |
Town: Schertz, Texas
Deaf dog: Macy is a 1 year old Lab/Husky mix. "I just
recently received Macy from the Humane Society. I am very excited
about having a deaf dog and learning to communicate with her. She
seems to be a very intelligent dog so I do not see any problems in
training her. I adopted her for 3 reasons: 1 - she is absolutely adorable,
2 - I assume it might be hard to find a home for a dog with problems
and 3 - It will be much harder for my extremely loud 2.5 year old
son to make a deaf dog crazy!!"
Human companions: Stacy Jones and Jared Leighton.
Email: Stacy@JonesCommunications.net |
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Stella |
Town: San Antonio, Texas
Deaf dog: Stella is a 16 month old deaf Boxer with lots of
energy. "At the present, she knows about 13 hand signals and
is VERY fond of the flashlight. She is also allergic to bees and wasps
and cannot be outside without an escort. She lives with 2 cats and
wants to give them kisses (the cats aren't falling for it though)
all the time. We don't think Stella knows she is actually a dog. We
are blessed to have such a sweet soul in our lives."
Human companions: Cindy Kelleher, mom and Wendy Maybury, favorite
aunt
Other pets: 2 Cats: Pete and Elliott
Email: cynkelleher@msn.com |
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Brandi |
Town: Kingsville, Texas
Deaf dog: Brandi's human pal writes: "Brandi is about 5 mos,
and very rambunctious. I believe she was thrown away due to her deafness.
She prefers to ait until coming inside where it is warm to tinkle,
but we are working on that. Her favorite pasttime is chewing everything
in the house that DOESN'T belong to her! This would include any part
of my anatomy she can dig her teeth into! She seems to be very happy."
Human companions: Wendy
Other pets: Tazzy and Sasha, the immensly understanding cats
Other comments: Brandi was originally going to be a foster
puppy, but after having her for three days, I discovered her deafness.
I live in an area well known for pit fighting, and I fear that adopting
out a "defective" puppy would result in something terrible for her
future. I have opted to keep her and now need training so I can train
her. I have the "look at me" command almost down, but that is about
it. I welcome others advice!
Email: wendyraustin@yahoo.com |
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Chibi |
Town: Corpus Christi, Texas
Deaf dog: Chibi is a 1 year old Mini Aussie Shepherd. His human
pal writes: "Chibi is one of the happiest puppies on earth. I am a
pet trainer at PETsMART and met him when he came with his owner. When
she found out he was deaf, she decided to give him up. I have had
him for 6 months now and I must say I am the luckiest pet parent alive
to have such a wonderful dog. Chibi responds to facial expressions,
training signs, body language and ASL signs. He goes to work everyday
greeting customers at the store all day long. "
Human companions: Janay
Other pets: I have Mimi a 10 year old Lab/Chow mix, Leisha,
a 9 year old Border Collie, Koro, a 2 year old Yellow Lab, and Mei
Xiang - 2 year old Border Collie.
Email: jslawrence@email.com |
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