Deaf Australian Shepherd Pup in CO

Fatboy

More About Fat Boy

Fat Boy is an adorable male aussie mix. He is a social little guy that needs a good home with lots of room to run. Fat boy is also deaf. He does great with other dogs, and functions like a normal puppy. He needs a home with experience with a deaf puppy.

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12673876&mtf=1

Hi,

I am desperately trying to help the Valley Humane League find an Aussie rescue who will be able to help this lovely little guy who is need. This little boy was born deaf on 11/06/08 and has been in foster since being owner surreneder to the Valley Humane League in early December. I am told he is a super friendly pup and has his sight in tact. The community around this shelter is poor and very rural. Dogs are generally kept outside on a chain and a deaf dog is not sought after and has a very dire future here.

Jenna is the manager of this shelter and is open to shipping this pup to an appropriate rescue, plus, as soon as tomorrow a transport is going to pick up others and will be returning to Colorado late in the evening. If anyone can help this beautiful boy, please contact me as or Jenna as soon as possible.Thank you for your consideration,

Dara O'Reilly
510/316-2118

Photography Work to Benefit Deaf Dogs!

Sadie

I am a photographer, writer and long-time animal lover who has lived in the Philadelphia area for the last 7 years. I currently live in Manayunk with my beautiful deaf dog, Sadie, who is a border collie/lab mix. I rescued her from the Bucks County SPCA in Lahaska, where she was dumped off along with all of her littermates. Sadie's mother was deaf, her owner neglected to have her spayed, and she passed on her genetic deafness to all of her puppies (all but one who could hear slightly). Sadie was at the shelter for a month and a half before I found her and adopted her. Sadie knows about 20 signs, but most of the time chooses to look away from me when she knows I'm signing something that she doesn't want to "listen" to! ;)

I'm travelling around the United States and Canada, visiting and photographing families with their deaf dogs. The end result will be a deaf-dog photo book, which will be for sale as a fundraiser for groups that educate the public about deaf dogs and/or specifically rescue deaf dogs. I will also be visiting and photographing rescues that work specifically with deaf dogs, as well as visiting city shelters to find out how they treat/deal with the deaf dogs who are surrendered to them. I hope this book will not only raise money for these groups, but also educate the public about deaf dogs, and even be an inspiration for people trying to overcome any obstacles in their lives.

Melissa

Melissa McDaniel
Melissa McDaniel Photography
[the photo book projects]
267.968.9973
info@melissashouse.com

http://melissashouse.typepad.com
http://www.thephotobooks.com
http://www.melissashouse.com

Top Five Causes of 2009!

Trudy Suggs, a nationally known author and editor, has selected Deaf Animal Row as one of the top five causes for 2009, and here's what she had to say about us:

"Rescue programs or shelters caring for deaf animals: Having had two deaf dogs, I can't emphasize enough how crucial it is to rescue deaf animals, whether dogs, cats or others. Thousands of deaf animals are abandoned and killed each year simply because they're deaf – and this tugs at my heart in so many ways. Their experiences, and fate, are so similar to our experiences as a deaf community. Besides, who better to understand deaf pets than deaf people?

One such program is at Deaf Animal Row (deafanimalrow.blogspot.com). Contact your local shelter or rescue program and see if they have deaf animals needing homes or support. Then share what you can, whether it's a blanket, treats, money, or best of all, a home."

The other four listed can be found here at http://www.trudysuggs.com/2009/01/05/start-2009-with-hope/.

Thank you, Trudy, for your support and it is much appreciated! Let's join her in the cause and care for our own deaf animals!

Dakota in Dog Fancy Magazine!

Dakota and Kimberly

Allow me to introduce Kimberly Mockler, who I had the pleasure of getting to know. Not only is she an ally of the Deaf community but also her hearing dog, Mocha, and they live with another dog, Dakota, who is deaf and now blind. She uses touch signals with Dakota (taps on different parts of her body to mean different things). What I found admirable about her is she didn't give up easily on Dakota, given that Dakota wasn't an easy dog. Not because she's deaf or blind but she just is! She gave her blood, sweat and tears to get Dakota where she is today. Click on the picture above to enlarge and read with enthusiasm!

On another note, Kimberly is awaiting for a deaf/blind pup, Kelen, to get to her home to be fostered. With Kimberly's experience and how much she achieved with Dakota, Kelen will be in good hands. Kelen will be available for adoption in the NYC metro area. Contact Kimberly if you are interested.

More recently, Dakota along with her buddy, Mocha, won third place for a heartwarming story by petfinder. Give Kimberly's dogs a round of applause!

http://blog.petfinder.com/petfinder/2008/12/17/read-these-heartwarming-happy/

To learn more about the unfortunate merle-to-merle breeding that often results in deaf and blind dogs by irresponsible breeders, go to:

http://www.aussielads.com/merle_to_merle.htm

Deaf/Blind Great Dane Shot & Beheaded in NY

Humphrey

Check this link about this innocent and sweet Deaf Great Dane who was brutally killed:

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6578559

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2008/12/30/news/doc4959898a48017750780877.txt

Please send a letter by snail mail or email to the judge at the address given below. Please share with others to also take action and be this dog's voice. What Humphrey has to go through is appalling and heartbreaking. The suspect is only charged with a misdemeanor and hope that with enough noise, the charge will be upgraded or at least the penalty will be severe enough.

DUTCHESS COUNTY
Hon. William V. Grady
Dutchess County District Attorney
236 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845- 486- 2300
845- 486- 6506 (fax)
wgrady@co.dutchess.ny.us@co.dutchess.ny.us

Pregnant Deaf Husky Mix in GA

I was at a local shelter on Saturday and came across this beautiful girl. She is pregnant due to whelp within probably the next week or so as she already has milk. We believe she is at least partially deaf if not completely. We tested her with different noises and got no reaction from her. She was adopted from the shelter and returned because the adopter said they couldn't train which also leads us to believe she is deaf. This is a breed that I am not familiar with but I took a real liking to her. She is very submissive with people and just rolls over for belly rubs. She is at the Fayette County Animal Shelter is Peachtree City, GA. Pull and transport help can be arranged. I am willing to help with her and so is a friend of mine who works at the shelter. The shelter is rescue friendly.

Susie Johnson pebblez106@aol.com

The dog is located at:

Fayette County Animal Shelter
1262 Hwy 74 South
Peachtree City , GA 30269
Phone: (770)631-7210
miguela@fayettecountyga.gov

Foster Deaf White German Shepherd in AL Needed!

UPDATE: It turns out Frosty isn't deaf but if you can help, do not hesitate.

Frosty

Hi Everybody,

Just update on Frosty. He started his heartworm treatments this past Monday and doing great. We’re still looking for a good foster home for him to see him through recovery.

If you can help, or know anyone that can give this boy lots of love and TLC, please don't hesitate to contact me. Phone: 205-591-5170 or work fallettak@vmcmail.com

Thanks All & Happy New Year..

Kelly

This is Frosty. He's a 3-4 year old, male, White German Sheppard Dog (with light gold pattern). Janie with the Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control contacted all the rescue groups to save this sweet, lovable, goofy-boy. He's deaf but doesn't let that hold him back at all. Even startled, he shows no aggression, and just loves everybody. He's very friendly and playful and could use some leash and general obedience training, specialized for his handicap. He is heartworm positive. We'll start his heartworm treatments Monday after Christmas and we're seeking a foster home that can help get him through his recovery, and provide lots of love.