Blu's Journey from Texas to Massachusetts

If anyone asks me when has been my busiest when it comes to animals. I have to say this past weekend during Memorial! I have kept for overnight, a 1.5 year old deaf dog, Blu.

On Saturday, I took Blu with me to this cafe -- dog friendly place -- for my breakfast. There I spotted a bird right off the sidewalk by the busy road and it didn't fly off when I approached. Hoping that someone else would take care of it as I have enough on my plate to no avail. I put it in the box and went on to eat my breakfast. Afterward, I walked Blu and carried the box back to my home. I put the box with towel over it on the table while awaiting for a transporter who was due to pick up Blu to meet the next transporter in NJ then again in CT where a member of the new family came to get him. As soon as Blu got picked up, I took the box with the bird and drove off to Schuykill Wildlife Clinic to drop off the bird in their care. Then off to someone's alley to help trap feral cats to be brought to Sunday's clinic to be fixed before they're released.

Sunday morning came, I went to the PSPCA Feral Clinic with the feral cats. While there, a 5-7 pound senior dog was on her way to a city shelter because her elderly human companion has gone into a nursing home and no one in the family could keep her. It became clear that this senior dog's life is at stake if I didn't take her home with me to foster. I bought her a jacket, collar and plush eco/recycable bed. I took her to grooming as she doesn't seem well cared for -- matted coat, dirty eyes and long nails on top of rotten teeth. A big deaf black dog left and a tiny white hearing dog came :) My dogs are protective of her. I'm attaching a picture of my dogs with her.

Marley, Muffy and Murray: The M's Gang!

Here's the story about Blu. I received an email from Cheryl, a volunteer transport coordinator, -- who I have used in the past with two rescued cats going into a different home from one state to another -- on a list of transport legs and I saw that a transporter for NJ close to Philadelphia is needed. I let Cheryl know that I'll be able to fill that leg that and even foster Blu temporarily until next transporter becomes available.

I drove about 45 minutes to meet the trucker, who just dropped off a blind dog, Harry, to a new home in Illinois before continuing on to NJ with Blu. On the way, it was rainy then sunny then rainy on it goes. When I was just about to make my left onto the parking of Petro Stopping Center where I am to meet the trucker, I was met with a beautiful rainbow.

I drove slow to take the picture of the rainbow

I text messaged the trucker to let him know I am here because I can't go in the area where all truckers go to park their trucks. He said he'll get ready to bring Blu to me. I waited about 5 minutes for his and Blu's presence. When he finally came with Blu and I didn't expect a huge dog. He's a sweetheart. I thanked the trucker for all he does and not first time he has brought animals with him to somewhere they need to be to help save their lives.

That's me, Blu!

Here's the pictures I took of Blu on that day below. Isn't he photogenic?

Ready to hit the road...

Where am I heading now?

Making myself comfortable and feeling sleepy

Some eye shut time!

Hanging out at Penn Treaty Park by the river

Run, Not Walk, to Save This Dog in FL

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

What a smile!

PLEASE FWD TO ANY FLORIDA CONTACTS - SPECIAL NEEDS DEAF SWEETHEART

Deaf dog, Lil' Girl, needs a home! See attached sweety!! Loving, special needs animal is awaiting a new home at the Flagler Humane Society. This shelter is the best and doesn't discriminate against special needs animals, but they are so overwhelmed with animals right now, we need to find Lil' Girl a home ASAP. She has been up for adoption there for 2 weeks, has been "happy as a lark" and even has a roommate dog that she is in "love" with! She is house, crate and sign trained!! If you know anyone who is looking for an animal, please recommend this shelter - even if they aren't ready for a special needs animal like Lil' Girl, they have a lot of animals that need homes and it might help keep her there longer to find the perfect home for her! If you are interested in Lil' Girl, I can pull her from the shelter and get her to you, but if you want to meet her first and/or adopt another dog the Flagler Humane Society is located at One Shelter Drive/ Palm Coast, FL 32137. Their phone number is (386) 445-1814!! http://www.flaglerhumanesociety.org/fh/index.asp PLEASE PASS THIS ON!! If you have questions e-mail me at sperfetto@earthlink.net or call at 386-290-2024

Deaf Pointer Pup in Texas Until May 21st!

UPDATE: RESCUED!
If anyone knows of a rescue or adopter who is familiar with hearing impaired dogs please let me know.

Here is a note I got from the woman who took the pictures:

The new photos I took today are up. I wanted to ask you if you know of a rescue or adopter. This beautiful pointer mix puppy appears to be completely deaf. I thought something was up with her the other day when I took her out, but she was with two other puppies and was very playful. I was thinking she had that deaf look...and with the pink nose and eyes and freckles that is usually a sign.

Today she is in a kennel alone and it is pretty obvious she is hearing impaired. Check for more photos of CJ at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/anandajoy/2496071854/

Get in touch with Maile at: maile1@sbcglobal.net or call at 936-442-7738 about this dog. If you want to adopt CJ, ask Maile. It will cost $100 that will cover shots, spay and microchip. The shelter is located at 8535 Highway 242 in Conroe, Texas 77378. Once adoption is confirmed, surgery will be done before he leaves the shelter.

Georgians: Dingy Seeks a Loving Home

Dingy

Description:

Date of birth - 7/28/05
Name - Dingy
Weight - about 7-8 pounds
Color - White
Hair length - short
Eyes - both blue
Medical information - Tested negative for FIV & Leuk, up to date on vaccines, spayed, microchipped. She is DEAF and has never had any medical problems or issues.
Personality - She has a very nice disposition.

Local adoptions only. Any further questions, call or email.

Contact information:

Humane Society of Cobb County
148 Fairground St. SE
Marietta, GA 30060
humanecobb@aol.com
770-428-9882
A non-profit, 501 (C-3) organization

No-Kill Shelter

Urgent! Beagle Mix in GA

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

Contact: Lesha M. Martin LMMartin@cherokeega.com ABSOLUTE SWEETHEART! - BEAGLE/HOUND X, Juliann, NEEDS RESCUE ASAP! STILL NO RESCUE COMMIT FOR! THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE TO APPROVED, LICENSED. RESCUES.

BEAGLE/HOUND MIX, SPAYED FEMALE, 5 YRS, HW NEG., 60 POUND, AN ABSOLUTE SWEETHEART, APPEARS TO BE DEAF! FRIENDLY WITH EVERYONE, QUIET, LOVING! REC #11961

Juliann's petfinder is:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10352362

*EMAIL: LMMartin@cherokeega.com IF YOU CAN HELP THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL!

LESHA MARTIN
RESCUE COORDINATOR

LMMartin@cherokeega.com

CHEROKEE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
1015 UNIVETER RD.
CANTON, GA 30115

HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 10:00A.M. - 5:00P.M.

DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:

www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA460.html

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Deaf Australian Shepherd in AZ

UPDATE: ADOPTED!STONE - BEAUTIFUL DEAF 18 MONTH MALE - AUSSIE NEEDS URGENT FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME - Camp Verde, AZ

CAN ANYONE HELP? STONE is, a beautiful male 18 month old Australian Shepherd. He is gorgeous and very, very sweet and he needs help badly. He lives with his breeder and has been challenging the dominant "stud" male. HE HAS NOT YET BEEN NEUTERED. he's scheduled for neuter June 16, the earliest date the breeder could get with a low cost certificate. It's a long time away.

The breeder is willing to keep him while we try to find him a home but today, it hit critical when he and the other male got into a serious fight. The breeder broke it up. Nobody got seriously hurt but Stone has to be separated from everyone else. He is deaf and very affectionate. He's starting to get separation anxiety. It's not a good situation with females in heat, stud males and Stone, unneutered and out of the picture.

Stone knows several commands in American Sign Language. He's eager to please, a bit insecure and needy and wants to stick close to his person and be reassured. He gets along fine with neutered males and dogs in general.

Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of Arizona is trying to help but we haven't come up with a solution.

Please help us help Stone find a loving home!

CONTACT: Nadia or Angela at 928-567-5555 OR goldenbone4pets@yahoo.com

Lily's Story

Been waiting for a home that I yawn!

Lily became my friend when I first met her last year. She was my landlady's cat, and she was sweet. She used to try and play with me every time I came home from school. I though it was cute that she was on a leash, and it wasn't until Bev, her owner told me she was deaf, and that's why she could only go outside on a leash. I used to bring her treats, and she would play with me and purr up a storm.

Because Lily liked me so much, whenever Bev would leave for a few days, she would deputize me to watch her, which was a great job! In January, Bev wasn't feeling well and went to the hospital for some tests. It was determined that she had some stomach issues which were probably in line for a person of her age (she was 84), but they asked her to come in overnight for some more tests. Bev asked if I would watch Lily, which I agreed to, and went to the hospital. It turned out that she had a cancer which had metasticized.

The doctors thought they could remove the cancerous tissue and that she woulod be fine, but she called me anyway, and asked me to watch out for Lily if anything happened to her. I said she would be fine, and left it at that. Three days later Bev died, and I was now Lily's sole provider. I thought that I would able to find a home for her no problem! Who wouldn't want a cat that was clean, had all of its shots, complete up to date medical records, was de-clawed and could be put on a leash! Boy did I get wrong number.

After a couple of weeks, I realized no one wanted her! I couldn't keep her, because I am in school full time and have a job as well. The only life she could have with me would be an incredibly lonely one. I made a poster for her that I distributed on Campus at Western Oregon University because "Western Oregon University's College of Education contains an American Sign Language program and an ASL/English Interpreting program. Many deaf/hard of hearing students attend Western; a high percentage of students can sign." The only calls I received were incredibly naive, one person wanting her because he needed a "good outdoor mouser." Needles to say, I didn't even bother to respond to his call.

Finally, I found someone who wanted her. She was deaf herself and wanted a companion. The problem was, her landlord didn't want her to acquire another pet. I resolved the issue by promising to mow and do upkeep on her apartments ground. It was a difficult commitment, but I did it because I love Lily, and it afforded me the chance to see her every once in a while. After 2 months, the lady who took her got a job offer, and she had to move quickly. Since no one else would take her, Lily reverted back to me. So the kitty I promised to take care of for a few days was now responsibility, regardless of my inability to care for her properly. I made as much time as possible to play with her, keep her entertained, and keep her filled with her favorite thing ever, "Whiskas Temptations."

My aunt said she would take her and care for her, but I was worried because my aunt is 79, and I was afraid the same thing would happen to Lily all over again, and it broke my heart to think that she might go through another bout of separation anxiety over the death of an owner. However, Katherine came through when someone on campus at Western Oregon University saw the advertisement poster of Lily and emailed to this site address to notify about Lily. Now Lily is with a very nice lady named Tracey and will be joining her other deaf cat, Leo, who is now 10 years old. Tracey is my new hero! She came today from Portland and I asked one of the tenants upstairs from me, who happens to be an ASL interpreter, to be there for Tracey's arrival.

Oh yippee, the door's open for me!

Don't I love being outside and petted...

Tracey with Peter, ASL Interpreter

Tracey with Eldon and of course, Lily!

As a result, I am confident that Lily now has the right person to love her and pamper her like the princess she is! I would like to add that DeafAnimalRow is one of the most caring sites I have ever encountered. It is ethical, safe, and sane and operates in a completely professional manner. I would not hesitate to utilize this help source again in the future. I am also aware now of the tribulations deaf animals must endure when orphaned. I will definitely pass along DeafAnimalRow information to others who are searching for a resource in placement and also to people who may be interested in extending a helping hand to those who wish to adopt a deaf animal.

Sincerely

Eldon Hardenbrook

Golden Retriever Mix in GA to be Gassed by Monday!

FURTHER UPDATE: I was informed that someone pulled Tanya out of there. We do not know whether she was adopted, rescued or moved elsewhere to be humanely euthanized to avoid the gas chamber.

UPDATE: What they said a rescue is supposed to get her anytime this week but decided not. Tanya has until this Friday (May 16) to be gassed.

Correction: Tanya is NOT deaf/blind but possibly hard of hearing. I do not know why this person said she was.

TANYA

A08-806
GOLDEN RETRIEVER MIX
ADULT FEMALE ? 5-7 Y.O.
THIS DOG IS ULTRA SWEET
ADOPTER BAILED OUT.
LAST DAY NOW MAY 13 (WAS APRIL 28)

Tanya can be found at http://spaldingdogs.startlogic.com/page2.html by scrolling to the very bottom.

ADOPTION AND RESCUE AGREEMENT BELOW YOU NEED TO FAX.

http://www.spaldingcountyanimalshelter.com/adoption-agreement.htm

SPALDING IS A GASSING FACILITY.

ADOPTERS AS WELL AS RESCUES CAN USE THE ADOPTION AGREEMENT. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ADOPT OR RESCUE ONLINE.

THE SHELTER IS ADOPTER AND RESCUE FRIENDLY.

SPALDING PHONE NUMBERS:
PHONE: 770 - 467- 4772
FAX: 770 - 467- 4771

ADOPTION AGREEMENT LINK:

http://www.spaldingcountyanimalshelter.com/adoption-agreement.htm

PLEASE FAX YOUR PAPERWORK 24 HOURS A DAY.

FAX: 770 - 467- 4771

RESCUES MUST FAX THE ADOPTION AGREEMENT FOR THE PETS. THE 2 PAGE ADOPTION AGREEMENT IS NECESSARY, NOT JUST A PLAIN PAPER FAX.

BE SURE TO CALL THE SHELTER TO SEE THAT YOUR FAX HAS ARRIVED, ALSO TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE THE RESCUE FOR THE DOGS/PUPS OR CATS/KITTENS.

DOGS NORMALLY HAVE UNTIL 4:30 P.M. EASTERN TIME.

A New Beginning for Ayla (Formerly Rajah)

Hi, remember me???

When Rajah was first posted on here, I had two people, interested in her. Both were in Maryland but one of them, whose daughters fell in love with Rajah and asked their mother if they could adopt her, learned that her landlord told her pets are fine as long as it's not a pit bull when she hasn't told them what kind of dog it is yet and the other's landlord is uncomfortable about having a pit bull. Blame the deed, not breed and I feel sad for all of pit bulls out there, who do not deserve it for the bad reputation some mean people created for them.

Four months or so had passed by since Rajah was dropped off, to make a long story short, Rajah needed to get out of the shelter at PSPCA and into a foster home. Things happen for a reason and a cross-post about Elvy, a deaf pit bull puppy, put me in touch with Rosemary of Faith's Hope, a special needs dog rescue in Philadelphia. Otherwise, I'll never have had a clue about her. I owe Elvy a biscuit!

After getting to know Rosemary, I've found her to be the kind of person who puts animals needs above and beyond what one should do for animals, without the thought of self-benefit. She is someone I want to emulate. She appreciates the experience and knowledge I have with deaf dogs. I told her about Rajah and asked for her help. We agreed to visit the PSPCA and for her to observe Rajah because I trust her expertise. She asked me to show her things I have done with Rajah. She thought Rajah was a wonderful dog, overall speaking.

The next thing I know, we were going on a road trip to Hamburg, Pennsylvania, to Rajah's new foster home. Donna, the foster mom, has 30 years of experience with dog training and lives on a 12 acres of land. During the last weekend of Passover, Rosemary picked up Rajah at the PSPCA, then picked me up and off we went with her two other fosters, Elvy and Asa, in the back. Rajah sat with me in the front all the way.

The scenic view out in the country is breathtaking and a nice break away from the city. There were cows, horses, chickens, goats around on the way and Rajah noticed the horses that she had to position herself, with her wet nose pressed against the window, to be able to see the horses until they are no longer in her sight. She kept moving around, probably uncomfortable, and wouldn't stay still that I decided to put her back on my lap with four paws up like I'm cradling her and petting her, she finally stayed right there the rest of the way to Donna's. She is a lovey-dovey kind of dog and thinks she's a human -- well, in her previous life, she may have been :)

Rosemary introduced me to Donna and Rick. They are good people and truly care about animals. Watching them was enough to convince me that Rajah will be in good hands. What I really like about Donna is she keeps an open mind about learning as deaf dogs is a new experience for her. This is what makes these people the best candidate to be with deaf dogs, be it deaf or hearing person, rather than people who are arrogant and think they know when they really don't.

I showed Donna what Rajah already learned such as sit, lay down, friends, come, stay, off, leave it and gave her some tips. Rajah learned "leave it" for ASL within matters of seconds when I took her to class with me for the 2nd time. What impresses me about Donna is that all on her own, she decided to learn more American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with her. New ASL vocabularies that Donna has added since Rajah's arrival are "food" and "toilet" and have started using them with her. ASL can be used with deaf dogs and even deaf cats. I have no problem with hand signals and am fine with it if Donna chose it since Rajah already knows some.

It has been for more than a week since Rajah went to her foster home and she continues to do very well there. As I expected, Donna said Rajah is very, very smart and learns quickly even to a point of doing it before she is asked! Rajah and their pit bull puppy, Trex, hit it off and wouldn't stop playing. There's more pictures of them on the very bottom. When Donna signed "sit" that's intended for Rajah, Trex sat! Nevertheless, he understood just like my family's late hearing dog. Below is a picture of Rajah enjoying the flavor of peanut butter.

Human-like sitting and lick cleaning the jar!

Rosemary suggested a new name for Rajah for a new beginning. Besides, Rajah is a male name. A few of us brainstormed different names. It's Donna whose name suggestion that we all liked and agreed on. It's Ayla. Donna explained that Ayla is a very fair little girl from a novel, Clan of the Cave Bear, who was abandoned and nearly killed by a lion and then was raised by a group who used sign language. According to Donna, it also means "moon rose" or "moonlight" in Turkish. Now, I am going to work on coming up a name sign for Ayla so Donna can sign the name to Ayla.

I am grateful Rosemary asked me to come along even though she didn't have to. It was nice to spend quality time with Ayla on the road. Anyone interested in adopting Ayla as she would love to have a home of her own with a great family, go to:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=10710902

Ayla smiling brightly & lovingly

P.S. The pictures of Ayla on top and bottom are the last pictures I took of her a week before she went to a foster home.

P.S.S. Scroll down for more pictures of Ayla for your own entertainment! Photos made available by Donna.

Oh, Trex, you want to play with me?

Let's begin wrestling, pal!

Aren't I tickling you enough!?!?

Ayla, more playtime, come on!

Let's appreciate the nature that's in front of us, Trex.

Trex has worn me out!

I am taking a deep breath of fresh air...

After a long day, I am resting in my indoor/outdoor kennel

Deaf White German Shepherd in Ohio Needs a Home!

UPDATE: RESCUED BY HOGAN'S HUSKY HEROES in TN! CONTACT THEM TO ADOPT: 901-644-8270 or freireich@poochies.org

Contact Denise Beery by phone: 614-288-7804 or by email: recon0309@yahoo.com if you can help.

Moroco is a 1 year old blue eyed German Shepherd in Lancaster, Ohio. He was left at grandma and grandpa's house because he didn't like dad's girlfriend. Grandpa doesn't like him because he is deaf and has some problems understanding. Moroco tries to get along with Grandpa's boxer but there are some issues there as well. No one wants to pay for any training to help him learn to behave and communicate. He is not neutered and neither is the boxer male these people have and the two do not get along so they are going to dump the deaf dog at the pound instead of the boxer. Grandpa is taking Moroco to the pound in two (2) weeks if a home, foster or placement is not found. Please pass the word to all you know who might be able to help.

Thank you,
Denise Beery
recon0309@yahoo.com
614-288-7804