Yorkshire & Humberside Deaf Dogs
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 Mackie |
Town: Rotherham, South Yorkshire Deaf dog: Mackie was a rescue dog who was unwanted again - probably because he appeared disobedient. We were talking about having a companion for our older dog Flo, who was missing her old friend Wowwow the cat. Mackie came to us by a fluke - my husband (Andy) called on his best friend (Mick) who told him of a little dog who was going to be homeless. He was the best Valentine surprise ever! His deafness is only an issue when we need to keep him safe. Human companions: Lisa, Andy, Luke, Lauren and Anji Other pets: Flo (Dog -13years) and Milly (Cat 4Years) Email: andrew.g.beech@btinternet.com |
 Barnie |
Town: Leeds, Yorkshire, England Deaf dog: Barnie was adopted from RSPCA at six months and is very responsive, expecially to cuddles. He gives a lovely smile to welcome home, or to cover when he knows he has been naughty. He has a huge sense of humour and knows that if he is funny he often gets out of being a naughty boy. I have to tell him off verbally as well as by signing as the other dogs like to hear what I am saying. Barnie learns reasonably quickly but can deliberately choose to 'not see' commands. He refuses to acknowledge an understanding of the stay command - though he can be tricked into revealing total understanding. The other dogs react to signed commands but I always give the verbal at the same time. Barnie much prefers to accompany us on trips and will behave perfectly while on trips. He is mostly well behaved, a total clown and airhead, reliant upon us and demanding but - I cannot imagine life without my loveable mutt. The fact of Barnie's deafness is of no consequence. Intelligence is not indicated by hearing. Signing is just another way of communicating. Barnie continues to be a total clown who enriches our lives with the affection he insists on lavishing upon us. His photo shows just how handsome he is. Human companions: Carol Perry and Husband Other pets: Bichon Frise, Teddie (heart condition) Miniature Schnauzer, Reba (old) Email: madmuts@yahoo.com |
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Town: Doncaster, Yorkshire Deaf dogs: Jay Jay is a 1 year old Border Collie. "Jay was rescued from a farmer who was going to shoot her at 8 weeks of age because she was deaf. She was taken to a rescue center and eventually ended up in Jersey at 4months old and came to us to be fostered until we found her a new home. She's still with us as we couldn't part with her and we now live in Yorkshire" Human companions: Tracey and Rob Leetham Other pets: Ren a rescue cross breed 5yrs old, Robbie rescue cat 3yrs old Email: Tracenrob@hotmail.com |
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Town: Doncaster, Yorkshire
Deaf dogs: Minty Minty is a 1 year old Great Dane. "We got Minty from www.daneline.co.uk as a rescue dog. She is a very happy dog and lives with Dougy another great dane who acts as her ears." Human companions: Dave Street Other pets: Another great dane 2 cats 2 chinchilas, a bird, a camelion, a bearded dragon and fish Email: streetframes@hotmail.com |