Montana Deaf Dogs
 Gumbo (left) and Rocky |
Town: Bozeman, Montana Deaf dogs: Rocky, a congenitally-deaf Border Collie; Gumbo, a partially-deaf foster Aussie. Human companions: Jackie Loeser and Dave Cowan Other pets: 13 other dogs plus one foster, not to mention cats, horses, llamas, emus, and birds! Email: jackie@blackdog.cc |
 Misty |
Town: Hamilton, Montana Deaf dogs: Misty, an Aussie. Human companion: Lisa Email: jlshafer@cybernet1.com |
 Betty & Kiva |
Town: Missoula, Montana Deaf dog: Betty is a one year old Australian Shepherd. She is a wonderful,high energy, lovable blue-eyed, white fluffy ball of fun! We can't imagine a life without her. And, she's Kiva's best friend. Human companions: Pat & Heather Scharfe Other pets: Kiva, another Aussie, who has been a great help in training Betty. Email: HAFancher@attglobal.net |
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Town: Kalispell, Montana Deaf dog: Buster is a 6 month old Boston Terrier. Buster is the love of my life. He is very shy and trembles if he feels at all upset. He is very loving and sweet tempered. He does love to boss around his older sister Bungee, also a Boston Terrier, and he loves to bark at the cat. I would love to hear from anyone who has a deaf Boston Terrier. Human companions: Francine & Tony Smith, Brianne 19, Bill 18, Katelyn 14, Rachel 9 Other pets: Bungee a 1 year old Boston Terrier, & Buzby a 7 year old cat Email: bungeebb@hotmail.com |
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Town: Missoula, Montana Deaf dog: Mango is a 12 year old Dalmatian. "I have had Mango since she was 4 months old. I adopted her BECAUSE she was deaf, only to find out afterwards, how common deafness is in the breed. I adopted her from a lady that was breeding Dalmatians. She was housebroken within a couple of days and within 2 weeks, she learned to sit, shake hands, lay down and come, using basic hand signals. Mango is very smart and sweet. She loves people but not other four-legged pets. I also share my home with twelve birds and she doesn't mind them at all. With love, understanding and patience, a deaf dog can be a very close companion and friend. I do not regret adopting her-only that our time together can't span a lifetime. What else can I say - she's the best!" Human companions: Marylou and Bo Henek and their adult daughter. Other pets: 2 blue-fronted Amazons; 1 African Grey Congo; 1 Alexandrine Parakeet; 2 Green-cheeked Conures; 1 blue & gold Macaw; 5 finches; and 2 black Labs who visit almost every day. Email: mbohenek@aol.com |
 Wickett W. Warwick |
Town: Edgar, Montana Deaf dog: Wickett W. Warwick is an 18 month old Australian Shepherd/McNabb mix. "The veterinarian I use in Wyoming called me because he knew I had adopted 2 born blind dogs and asked if I would be interested in a deaf dog.I had had a hearing impaired Great Dane for 8 years who recently passed. I went to look at her and took her home. We taught her sign language and use a flashlight to get her attention. She goes into a fenced yard and is never loose. She is obedience trained and leash trained. She worships my 10 year old daughter. I am blessed with being able to be home and she is my shadow. We also have 2 red heelers who are her buddies. If she is outside and I need her to come in I flash the porch light. Day or night she will watch for this signal. Wickett is incredibly sweet. She sits next to me touching me in some way with her paw so she will know when I get up. She is exceptional with all the other pets and loves puppies. She watches the other dogs so she can tell when the school bus is coming. She will stand to look out the windows to watch the children. We are pleased to have her be a part of our family." Human companions: Cynthia Gwirtz-Satterfield, her husband Ed, and daughters Rachel, Emorie, Johannah and Edan. Other pets: Georgia and Puma, mother daughter red heelers dumped on our property several years ago. Paddington, born blind chow, 10 years old. Steevee Wonder, born blind dachshund. cleo, abbi, pickle, tootsie, annie, betsy, rags, heinrich, wolfgang, and blue. The dachshund crew.5 kitties, 3 parrots, a prehensile tailed skink, a western box turtle assorted fish and 3 horses Email: 9doxiesatter@msn.com |