Wales (Cymru) Deaf Dogs

Toastie

Jed

Town: Cardigan, Wales, United Kingdom
Deaf dog: Toastie is a 12+ year old Terrier Cross. Nothing is known about Toastie before the beginnning of November 2006 when he was brought into the Dogs Trust Honiley by the Dog Warden. He was neutered then succumbed to every infection and virus possible, knocking on heaven's door. He came home a few days before Christmas, and after 6 months became a Pets as Therapy Dog. We have no idea how long he has been deaf, and a couple of weeks ago found by accident he could hear a clicker... a much better way to wake him up! He learned basic hand signals (the same ones I use for my hearing dogs) by copying Alice Terrier.

Jed is a 2 year old Boxer Cross. Once Toastie had stabilised I felt I could offer a home to another deaf dog... not an active search, but if I happened to hear of the "right" one we would investigate further. Jed's mum is a boxer, who had a romantic interlude one day... dad unknown (but possibly pointer). His original owners did not want him when he was found to be deaf, so at the age of 7 months he ended up in rescue - living in the house with other dogs. As a result he is housetrained and well socialised. Sadly Alice died, so I lost my chief trainer, however decided to go ahead and see if Lucy and Toastie liked Jed (and vice versa). They all did, so Jed came home with us. He has bonded well with everyone but he absolutely adores Lucy, which means he has plenty of off lead exercise... if he ignores my recall signal (we're getting there slowly) I just call Lucy and he follows her.
Human companions: Georgina
Other Pets: Bo (staffie cross)
Email: gfm50dolwerdd@lycos.co.uk

Town: Cwmbran, Torfaen, United Kingdom

Deaf dogs: Indiana is a Jack Russell. We adopted Indi from a rescue centre 2 years ago, he joined our Holly and Homer, our other two rescue dogs. We named him Indi as he is a great escape artist and loves adventure. He is our lovable rogue although a handful at times!
Human companions: Claire and Mark Horton
Other pets: Holly & Homer
Email: clairehorton1@hotmail.com

Bella

Town: Penarth, Sputh Wales, United Kingdom

Deaf dogs: Bella is a 5 month old Jack Russell Terrier. Bella has been unable to hear since we got her at 6 weeks. She is a very happy little puppy who does not miss out on any normal puppy activities. Our only problem is that she can not be let off her lead. She is an incredibly loving little puppy who likes nothing more than a cwtch! We are considering a vibrating collar when she is older as at the moment she is too tiny .I would be interested if anyone knows where I can try out a vibrating collar or get a sponsor for one A deaf dog is the most precious thing in the world.
Human companions: Sophie Williams and Mother
Other pets: A Tortoise
Email: sophy48@hotmail.com

Dizzy


Bertie

Town: Trapp, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

Deaf dogs: Dizzy is a Dalmatian cross. She is a bright, happy, confident dog who was amongst the best in her dog obedience class, she watches us all the time for signs and gets on very well with our other animals.
Bertie is a Boxer puppy. He is full of energy and we all love him, he is taking a little while to settle in with our other dogs but he's getting on fine, there are more pictures of him and our other dogs on Dizzy's web site
Human companions: Ben, Sharon, Thomas (our son), and Louisa (our Daughter).
Other pets: Barney (Labrador Cross), Bandit (Jack Russell Terrier), Sam (Ginger Tom), Ella (Tabby Cat), Two Geese, Six Ducks, and Several Chickens.
Comments: Dizzy was born in the RSPCA and remained there until the age of ten months. She is gentle and friendly and loves to play just like any other dog. We have launched a web site for deaf dog owners in the UK with a rehoming section, news, a gallery etc. etc please come and visit us at www.deafk9.com.
Email: ben@deafk9.com

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