Not To Let These Urgent Deaf Dogs Be Forgotten In Vain

There is a list of urgent dogs posted on www.deafdogs.org found here. Do also check it periodically because some new dogs come on there that are urgent. If you find one of them in your area, please crosspost and share with as many people as you know in your deaf community. Remember they are us, we are them. Some of the people with these dogs will take care of transporting the deaf animal to the person interested of adopting or fostering. Don't be afraid to send an email about one of these dogs you see and ask questions.

International Deaf Dogs Among Other Animals

Above video is to inform the international deaf community. I thought about sharing this video will enable those in the deaf community in a particular country to help spread the word to adopt a deaf dog close to home who needs a home. It looks like they are available in England and Ireland. A few are still in need of a home and those who do, you'll see a link of them for adoption. Those that don't have a link, it means they have found a home. The links are available to check out on the video. Not something the American deaf community can do for these deaf animals as they're overseas! That's when the international deaf community need to step in :) Spread the words, our international friends! :) It was inspiring to watch this video.

To Be Put To Sleep 9/18/07 In Hartford, CT

UPDATE: ADOPTED!



#104 12 years old female pitbull (black/white) found abandoned in an apartment. She is very sweet, mellow and sleeps a lot. She would be a great couch potato. Please give this dog a chance to enjoy life before its time as it only has about a couple of years left. If you can help this dog, please email Sherry at pizon67@yahoo.com or call 860-305-6764

This dog is located in Newington, CT. $50 dollar fee for in state and $5 dollar fee for out of state.

Deaf Cat In Louisana To Be Euthanized. Hurry!

My heart is broken! I am about 4 years old, and I had a home of my own with a loving human. We were very happy, even though they say I am deaf, but something terrible happened: my older human friend had a heart attack, and her children brought me here,where I am on death row! Please hurry, pets are euthanized every Tuesday...

Not sure yet? THIS PET CAN BE FOSTERED which is a wonderful program where you provide the love and care and the rest of the basics are provided for you. This gives you the opportunity to get to know the pet before adoption, or to keep it safe and healthy while it waits for a permanent home. Foster homes give many rescued animals another chance for life. Or consider even the smallest donation to this shelter. Since funding is limited, every dollar really does contribute to a longer stay for our animals. And a longer stay means a better chance for finding a home.



http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=9137031&mtf=1

My Contact Info
St. Martin Parish Animal Control
St. Martinville, LA

Phone: (337) 394-1220
stmartinhumane@gmail.com

Vlog: Blind Dog and Deaf-Blind Dog Play Together!

Tears welled up in my eyes as I watched this video of a deaf-blind dog, Baron, and blind dog, Widget. It is fascinating to observe how Baron relies on touch to respond and sometimes Widget touches with its nose or paw to get the blind-deaf dog’s attention. When it doesn’t do that and barks instead, Baron wasn’t responsive. Widget appears not to realize Baron was deaf. Baron seems to rely on the movement of the doggy bed to get a feel of what Widget is trying to do. You’ll see how they’re just like any other dogs. Just that they had no slightest idea how lucky they are to be adopted by loving owner who sees them as no different from any other animal :)

With all good intention by the owner, let's explore how the title is worded on title,

"Blind Widget plays with Blind-and-Deaf Baron."

It is as if the deaf-blind dog is not capable of playing. 'Play with' implies directionality, and it seems the deaf-blind dog needed the blind dog to play with him. From this title and how deaf animals are unwanted by most because of its inability to hear, it seems deaf animals are not immune from audism as well, thus supporting our argument that deaf animals should be considered part of the deaf community.

Instead, we should word it so that both dogs are put on an equal footing, for instance,

"Blind Dog and Deaf-Blind Dog Play Together."

Think about it. This also spawns another discussion. When we (the deaf community) turn our cheek and not do our part when it comes to adopting, fostering or rescuing and advocating for deaf animals, are we being audists?

Did you realize that DeafRead.com does not post the majority of our posts about deaf animals (specifically when it comes to deaf animals on death row), because they say that deaf animals are not part of the deaf community. See the publishing guideline, #1) Deaf Related Posts.

Deaf animals are not a part of this guideline, therefore Human Editors reject any posts about deaf animals unless deaf people are part of it, for example: People share experience about adopting, fostering, rescuing deaf animal, articles/information about deaf animals, etc. These will get posted on DeafRead.

If we post about a deaf animal about to die this week if it is not adopted, fostered or rescued, DeafRead does not usually publish this. Share your thoughts about this... Are deaf animals part of the deaf community? Or not?

Neutered Deaf Blue Heeler In NM

UPDATE: ADOPTED!



Tater is at the Animal Control at risk of euthansia. Please spread the word.

C07-1685 Tater

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/Blue Heeler
Sex: Male
Age: Baby
Size: Medium

From: Rio Rancho Animal Control
Email the adoption organization
All About Tater, his ID# C07-1685
This pet has been fixed.

My Contact Info:

Rio Rancho Animal Control
Rio Rancho, NM

Phone: 505-891-7237
Email: cjohns@ci.rio-rancho.nm.us

What Is Mikey, The Deaf Cat, Up To?

Mikey, the deaf cat, from this blog

Mikey got lucky when, rather than giving up hope, Susan decided to browse on the internet and stumbled upon www.deafanimalrow.blogspot.com and got in touch with me. Not only is the rest history but also a coincidence. Someone from old deaf school emailed me about Mikey and she had no idea it was me until I revealed who I am behind this blog email address. It turns out someone deaf she knows has adopted Mikey. You'll notice that Mikey has lost some coat since that first picture on the other blog. The hair loss can be attributed to the stress he has gone through.


Here's Esther's story:

When I saw a picture of Mikey and his sister from Long Island, NY, on the blog, I just knew that he must have another chance to live. Once I got a hold of the former owner's daughter, she said Mikey is available. Former owner's daughter mentioned that after her mother passed away, she got all of five other cats, two dogs and one bird adopted except for Mikey. It seems like that he is being unwanted and I thought about giving Mikey a chance.

Susan said that her boss is willing to drive and drop Mikey off at my place since he plans to visit his family who happens to live in the same town. I was so excited and it was hard to wait until August 8th. I was nervous and wondered what would it be like to have deaf cat. When the time came, the boss arrived with Mikey in the cage. He was very calm from the medicine that the vet gave to him for the road trip. A card from Susan was attached and it reads:

"Dear Esther,

Just wanted to send this note with Mikey. I have enclosed a little treat and his medical records. When my mother passed away and left the cats, I sort of made a promise to myself (and her) that I would do my best to place all of her cats. You wouldn't believe how many people told me that it would be impossible but now with Mikey finding a home and I can have peace of mind to know that ALL of the cats have home. Please let me know how things work out. If there is any problems, please contact me. I am very glad that you are giving Mikey a chance.

Susan"

It has been about a month since Mikey has joined me and my 5 other cats. Mikey is still shy and likes to hang out in my bedroom under my bed. He only let me touch him when he is under bed. He and my other five cats are still learning to get along. He did have an incident with one of my cats, which tells me that he still need more time to adjust the new owner, environment and five new cats. I am still working on developing a relationship with him even though it'll take a while. It has only been four weeks since Mikey lived with us.



I want to thank Mikey's deceased owner's daughter, Susan, for giving me a chance to have a deaf cat. I hope to adopt more deaf cats in the future. I have informed other people from deaf community about www.deafanimalrow.blogspot.com and to consider adopting deaf cats or dogs.

Thank you,
Esther and 6 furballs...