Chicago, IL: American Bulldog Seeks a Home

Dear Friends of Petraits,

Dylan (Petraits attached) is an extremely handsome, playful, fun, and energetic, two-year-old, 65-pound, male, deaf American Bulldog looking for a loving guardian.

Dylan is a smart boy with a great personality who pays close attention to his human companions and has learned sign language. He knows the commands sit, come, down, and will automatically sit if he see you have a treat for him. He really forms a strong bond with his people. He is also full of energy like a playful and fun two-year-old puppy.

Dylan is looking for a loving human to take him under their wing to continue his training and boost his confidence. He loves people and is full of kisses and tail wags. He also loves to hang out in a dog bed to play with his toys and chew his bones. Even though he can’t hear a squeaky toy, he still loves the vibrations they make in his mouth.

Dylan loves to play rough and tumble with other dogs his own size. Being deaf, he can’t hear other dogs’ warning growls, so he’s best with an equally playful companion. He may eventually be fine with dog-loving cats. He is great in the car, good on walks, and can easily run a couple miles with a human running buddy.

Dylan is healthy, neutered, de-wormed, up-to-date on vaccines, micro-chipped, heartworm-tested and on preventative. To meet and possibly foster or adopt Dylan, please contact info@secondhandsnoots.org for an adoption application. His adoption fee of $200 benefits the rescued dogs of Secondhand Snoots.

To see other pets for adoption, please visit
http://www.adoptapet.com/shelter72998-pets.html 
Sheri
Petraits Pet Photography
Photography: http://www.petraits.com Adoptions: http://www.petraits.petfinder.com
sheri@petraits.com
773-777-2891

Ottawa, KS: Boxer Needs a Home

This adorable little 2-year-old DEAF boxer needs a home!! She was abandoned out in a field and has been in the shelter for a long time :( She has one blue eye and one brown eye. Knows a few signs, and a visual-centric home (deaf people or interpreters) would be a perfect fit. Ottawa is not far from the Kansas City area, and I'm sure something could be worked out for non-Kansas residents by way of transportation. So, please spread the word!

Here is the Petfinder link:
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20948467-Mischief-Boxer-Dog-Ottawa-KS

Thank you!

Tara

Orlando, FL: Shih Tzu Sisters Need Forever Home

Contact:

(407) 254-9140

Animal ID: A223216 Lucy
Animal ID: A223215 Ethel

Animal ID: A223216 Room No.: WD58
Hi, the Shelter named me Lucy.
I am an approximately 8 year old white and black female Shih Tzu.
I am friendly and I tested heartworm negative.
I have been at Orange County Animal Services since Monday, January 09, 2012.
http://apps.ocfl.net/dept/CEsrvcs/animal/NetPets/AnimalDetail.asp?ID=A223216&RT=T

Animal ID: A223215 Room No.: WD58
Hi, the Shelter named me Ethel.
I am an approximately 8 year old white and black female Shih Tzu.
I am friendly and I tested heartworm negative.
I have been at Orange County Animal Services since Mond ay, January 09, 2012..
http://apps.ocfl.net/dept/CEsrvcs/animal/NetPets/AnimalDetail.asp?ID=A223215&RT=T

Meet Lucy (A223216) and Ethel (A223215)!

These sweet 8-year-old Shih Tzus sisters are looking for the perfect place to live out their golden years. They are both mostly blind and deaf, so they are scared here at the shelter, but have plenty of love left to give! Please share Lucy and Ethel!

Lucy and Ethel are located at Orange County Animal Services (OCAS)
2769 Conroy Rd., Orlando, FL.

The phone number is (407) 254-9140

If you are not a rescue partner of this shelter, and require assistance with helping one of these dogs, please contact Veronica, who is not an employee of OCAS:Veronica@fldoglover.com

Non-rescue partners needing immediate assistance (life or death), please contact Lori, who is a rescue partner at this shelter: lmasters@cfl.rr.com

Baltimore, MD: Pit Bull Needs a Home or Rescue

There is $100 sponsorship offered by Vicki at vbweales@yahoo.com for rescue who takes her.  

Name: Grace

DOB: 2/14/10

Age: 23 months

Disability: Deaf

Breed/Weight: White, Pit Bull Terrier, approx. 45 lbs

I have a deaf 15 month old white female Pit Bull terrier that I need to find a home for.

Grace is a very sweet and affectionate pup. She loves belly rubs and to be pet. She is highly energetic & loves to be walked. Grace loves interacting with people and has been socialized with many dogs and cats. With love, consistency, and regimen, Grace has come to understand several commands using basic sign language. Like any puppy, she may give you that look, - “What?! Really?” but always follows through. She enjoys looking out the windows to see what or who is passing by.

Because of her disability, it can be difficult to let her off the leash.  She is looking for someone with patience and a lot of love to give back; and for a home with a lot of space to run her little heart out.

Nick

nkkonstant@yahoo.com

Dallas, TX: Pit Bull Mix Needs a Home, Foster or Rescue

From: Adopt A Dallas Pet
Contact: adoptadallaspet at yahoo dot com.
Date: 2012.01.15
Re: Deaf dog needs new home, foster home, or rescue group
Location: Dallas / Garland, Texas

Several years ago Denali wandered into someone's back yard. His ears had been cut off in an apparent non-medical attempt at ear cropping. It turns out he was deaf as well. 

Adoption attempts were unsuccessful, but a foster home was found and this eventually turned into a permanent home. Denali was living the good life with other dogs, cats, and a bunny rabbit. He loved to swim in the pool and jump in the morning shower with his new mom.

However, now he is suffering the unexpected tragedies of human life, including a divorce, unemployment, and a home foreclosure. Sadly, Denali must find a new home, and fast.

Denali did suffer some kind of back injury several years ago and had back/spinal surgery. He seems to have healed fine, but he can't hold it indefinitely, though it is possible this could improve with a change of food (I've seen improvements like this before).

Many of the details are foggy right now. I am still trying to gather all the facts, but don’t want to hold up networking him for a few details. I’ll get more info just as soon as I can.

Denali needs a new home, a foster home, or a rescue group to take him. For any or all of these, standard interview, home check, reference checks, and adoption contract will apply. He will not simply be handed over to someone else, no questions asked.

He is a pittie mix, probaby 5 - 7 yrs old., 70+ lbs, neutered. Good with other animals.

If you can help in any way, please contact me soon adoptadallaspet at yahoo dot com.

Cartersville, GA: Damatian Mix Needs a Home

He is in the Etowah, GA shelter. Shelter contact information is ph# 770 383 3338 or email: jan.granai@etowahvalleyhumane.org

His name is Nike. He is deaf, but a very sweet boy. He was adopted from the shelter and returnd because the family couldn't communicate with him.

He is HW negative, has all his shots, and is neutered. Can someone find a place in their heart to rescue for Nike?

Judy Pogue

Judithpogue@yahoo.com

Philadelphia, PA: Daschund Needs to Get Out

Call 215 426 6300, extension # 234 or 251

Oscar

Oddball Oscar is an adorable deaf little wiener dog of about 9 years old who is desperate to find someone who will love him and understand him, for once! Oscar was surrendered by his owner's son because they could no longer care for him. It's true, Oscar is deaf and does have some cataracts, but that doesn't mean he is ready for the end! Sheesh

This spunky guy has a lot of living to do and love to give. In fact, when you take Oscar for a walk, he trots along like a youngster, leaping up onto steps without a care in the world, ears flapping in the wind like flags. He really likes to go for walks and explore what is around him - typical inquisitive dachshund! Oscar was tested with cats at the shelter and did pretty well, so he could probably live with a kitty if you have one at home. He also did OK with other little dog he met here, but please bring any resident pups you might have at home in with you to meet Oscar so that we can make sure it's a perfect match! 

Oscar can be a little fussy over his food bowl, so we recommend feeding him separate. We would also prefer that he go to a home without children (as they might freak him out with his hearing issue and impaired vision). An ideal place for t his guy would be a nice calm home with adults who are pretty relaxed but do enjoy getting outside for some fresh and sight seeing. Does this sound like you or someone you know?

Please share for Oscar or come and meet him today! Must be a 501c3 to pull from this shelter! To inquire about him or visit him, here is the information: 350 East Erie Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19134 and 215 426 6304