Florida Deaf Dogs
 Willow |
Town: Bradenton, Florida Deaf dogs: Willow, Promise and Karma . Willow, born Nov. 22, 1998, congenitally deaf. Human companions: Jack Edwards Other pets: Kira the cat Email: jledwrds@earthlink.net |
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Town: Land O Lakes, Florida Deaf dog: Bear, a 7 week old Australian Shepherd. "Bear is our first deaf dog. He is a wonderful addition to our family. Even though he is only a puppy and doesn't know many signs - only 2 to date: "no" & "come" - we would do nothing to change his presence in our household. He brings a challenge to our everyday lives, along with much happiness. His goofy behavior always makes us smile. Even though we do have many animals, having a deaf dog has not made our lives more difficult, actually it has spiced them up,in a good way. I, especially, am glad we made the decision to adopt a "special" puppy. He is and always will be my very special little furry companion." Human companions: Kim S., her mom, dad and two older brothers. Other pets: 5 horses: 2 Arabians, 2 Paints, & 1 QH; 6 cats; and 3 other dogs:2 Great Danes & 1 Beagle. Email: BooBumble2@aol.com |
 Chyna and Beulah |
Town: New Port Richey, Florida Deaf dog: Chyna is a 5 month old American Bulldog. "Chyna is a wonderful dog, completely calm and loving." Human companions: Jane M. Verlander, Ken, Kayla and Jake Other pets: Beulah, 18 month old American Bulldog Email: cymru20@hotmail.com |
 Becky Malone |
Town: St. Petersburg, Florida Deaf dog: Becky Malone is a 10 year old Irish Setter. Becky Malone has had the cards stacked against her almost from birth. Born with narrow (almost microscopic) ear canals, she had bilateral surgery preformed on both at age 1 yr. Her owner passed on in 2000 & Becky was relinquished to the SPCA along with another Irish & 7 small dogs. She watched the other 8 go to new homes. The SPCA contacted All Setter Rescue in Florida and the next thing you know, this old gal was mine. She has chronic ear problems. She does not startle and knows many hand gestures. Her sense of smell is surely working overtime as she can "smell" the refrigerator door opening from rooms away! She adores her new Irish brother, her older sister Jam, a black lab and most of all Amelia who is a (?). Becky is great with our cats and is quite playful. Human companion: Julie M. Other pets: Jamima, 13 year old black lab; Buster, 4 year old Irish Setter; Amelia 2 year old lab mix; Purr-C, 8 year old Maine Coon; Edgar, 8 year old polydactile; Oma, Fitzgerald and Monday, domestic shorthairs. Email: Unavailable |
 Maverick |
Town: Lutz, Florida Deaf dog: Maverick is a 5 month old Great Dane. "Mav is a wonderful puppy with lots of spunk. People that see him at the park are shocked when they find out he is deaf. He has picked up so much from our other dogs. He even barks when they bark. I got Maverick when he was 8 weeks old. The breeder was going to put him down because he was deaf. I'm sure that, unfortunately, sounds familiar to a lot of other deaf dog owners." Human companions: Alicia Spielman and Bobby Other pets: Max, a Boxer/Pitbull/Greyhound mix; Chewy, a border collie mix; Jasmine and Biscuit, two rescued kitties. Email: maxmax6@yahoo.com |
 Dottie |
Town: St. Petersburg, Florida Deaf dog: Dottie is a 16 month old American Bulldog. "We got our baby girl at the SPCA. She was put there because her owner died. We picked her up there the next day. She is the best dog. I wouldn't trade her for a million dollars. She is my baby girl!" Human companion: Harvey Scarborough Email: aikiharvey@yahoo.com |
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Town: Bradenton, Florida Deaf dog: Sebastian is a 3-1/2 year old Collie. "Sebastian was found wandering along Alligator Alley and taken to an animal shelter. I found him via our Miami Collie Rescue for which I sometimes pick up and hold shelter collies. When I was asked to pick up this little guy, well I just couldn't let him go. So he joined our family. " Human companions: Maria and Joe Ciurca and daughters Zyanya, Tessa and Rosie. Other pets: Dusty, blue merle Collie; Jack the Bear, male Afghan Hound; MonaLisa, female Afghan Hound, Rita, Red Lored Amazon; Igor, African Grey Parrot; Paulie, Blue Crown Conure; Timothy, Quaker Parrot; Lil Jo, peach faced Lovebird; and prairie dogs, MaryJane and Katie. Email: dragonwrayth@hotmail.com |
 Ynobe |
Town: Inverness, Florida Deaf dog: Ynobe is a 5 month old Great Dane. "Our Ynobe was born in our home, a single white in a litter of Harlequin Great Danes. She is a love and reminds us so much of her grandmother Gracie who was also deaf." Human companions: Linda, Tom, TJ, and Nikki Davis Other pets: Hooter, To Do, Belle, Scooby, Midnight, Lucky, Hot Rod, Patches Email: ldavis17@tampabay.rr.com |
 Meg |
Town: Dundee, Florida Deaf dog: Meg, The little Beast, is a 9 month old Australian Cattle Dog. "I adopted this dog because I thought it was just appalling that anyone would destroy her because she was deaf. She is very bright, learns signs easily, uses her herding skills on Mom's 'herd' of cats, and just can't get enough of being close to all of us." Human companions: Richard Hoar, his mom, and brother Adam. Other pets: 3 ducks, 13 birds and 11 cats. Email: Cduez10@yahoo.com |
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Petey aka Peaty |
Town: New Port Richey, Florida Deaf dog: First time with this breed.Got from DDEAF site.Peaty-now Petey-return to breeder-deaf.Got him and learned NOT deaf.Is the most loving dog I have ever known.We are on cloud nine with this guy.To CJ and Ashley THANK YOU! About Maggie: Mom was papered Lab-Dad was boxer/bullie mix-tude problem would have been PTS>bite bite bite:LOTS of work here.Since Petey arrived we are doing Potty outside, and are more tuned into whats going on.Mom give rubs and tummy rubs a lot, very calming. She is VERY independant. Human companions: Pete, Linda, David (10) Cyndy (6) and PJ (18). Other pets: Onyx-black hairy-looks like TOTO on steroids- stray given to us by PD, owner moved,will be back for her He moved in August 1995. So she is mine. . Email: lindason@webtv.net |
 Mandy Pearl |
Town: Zephyrhills, Florida Deaf dog: After we read e-mail asking for help in finding a home for a deaf Jack Russell Terrier, we decided to adopt her since we are also deaf. We had dogs before but first time to have a deaf dog. We contacted JRT Rescue and started the process and quickly we became "parents" of Mandy.Mandy is cute deaf JRT at age of 3. We started teaching commands like "sit" "wait" "stay" "no" and sign "T" for nature calls. Mandy learned to do most within 4 days, but still needs more training. As for housebroken, she is great. We thank Jane, Lidia and Kristen for helping us to be a family. Human companions: Wilma & Sallie Comment: We appreciate the help in getting in touch to get Mandy which came by Jane running the JRT rescue and Lidia contacting others for me and Kristen for meeting us halfway between our places to give Mandy to us. Email: Salma1055@Aol.Com |
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Rosie |
Town: Spring Hill, Florida Deaf dog: Rosie is a 2 mo. old Catahoula Leopard Dog. Her human writes: "She was born from my Leopard Hound, one of many that we raised. She and her brother, only two survived birth, were born deaf. She very much is a trickster, and loves to play. I have three other dogs who can hear, and so far, they are a little weary of her." Human companions: Kirsten Other pets: Rottie, Bloodhound and a Lemon Cur, all of whom can hear. Email: special_k_68@yahoo.com |
 Diva  Bianca |
Town: Eagle Lake, Florida Deaf dog: Diva (10 months) is just unilateral (deaf in one ear). Bianca (11 weeks) is bilateral. I am working on her with hand signals and we are starting a puppy class soon. She is a real sweetie and my first experience with a bilateral dog. Human companions: Tiffany Other pets: Dobe-Zeus Casey-Greyhound, Draco-Mastiff Pongo-mix, JR- Jack Russell Terrier, RC-Tabby cat Email: Tiffany3483@aol.com |
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Whisper Oshri |
Town: Seminole, Florida Deaf dog: Whisper Oshri's human pal writes: "I went to the Humane Society of Pinellas on lunch break one day, which I do sometimes to get away from the office, and found this beautiful stray Aussie, around 3 years old. I told my best friend, who returned with me later to adopt the dog. To my dismay, the dog had been adopted, but the lady at the counter asked "what about the other Aussie?" I hadn't noticed another Aussie, and then she brought me to my baby. She told me he was born deaf and knew sign language, but did not know what signs he knew. I met with him out in the play area and instantly fell in love with him. Out of the 3 people in the pen, it was me he persistently returned to for love and affection, ignoring the others I was with, so really, he chose me! I couldn't possibly leave him at the Humane Society after that. Sadly, he had many medical problems when I adopted him, but two years later, except for an occasional hot spot or two, he is looking gorgeous and in wonderful health! (Feed organic!! ) After having many family dogs through the years, Whisper has become a huge part of my life and the greatest dog I've ever shared my life with, hearing or otherwise. I have never seen a dog so loyal, loving and eager to please. He is getting more and more playful as time passes and LOVES getting his belly rubbed (who doesn't?!) Because he is so incredibly well-behaved and always has been, I have rarely even needed hand signals, but he does know sit, stay, down and come after just a little bit of work with treats. He's the best!" Human companions: Sean and Rodney Other pets: Oliver the guinea pig Email: shiggins1@tampabay.rr.com |
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Patches |
Town: Lakeland, Florida Deaf dog: Patches is a wonderful companion,I got her when she was only 9 weeks old@ that time i had no idea that she was deaf. She and I are best buddies and i'm very thankful that she is part of my life Human companions: Donna, Regina, and Tim Other pets: Roscoe (American Bulldog)Boggie-(ridgeback)Blue(staffordshire)Shena-American Bulldog) Email: froggygirl_1966@hotmail.com |
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Luca |
Town: Clearwater, Florida Deaf dog: Luca's human pal writes: "Lakeland SPCA - Luca is the sweetest boy. He is afraid of people but I am socializing him and he is getting better. I don't think he has a mean bone in his white little body." Human companions: Raelene, Brett 15, Joshua 11, Isaiah 9, Micah 7 Other pets: Teddy, terrier mix Email: rbencivenga@tampabay.rr.com |
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Dottie |
Town: Auburndale, Florida Deaf dog: Dottie is an Aussie Shepherd. Her human pal writes: "Dottie was adopted from Polk County Humane Society. Owners turned her in after finding out she was deaf. She is a joy in my life! She is very smart, and loves to torment her sisters Mouse (Great Dane) and Rosie (Coonhound)." Human companions: Jessie,Jessica,Chase,and Susie Other pets: Mouse(Great Dane),Rosie(Coonhound), Gracie(cat),Toby(Cat),Oreo(Cat) Email: apachekodi@aol.com |