Oklahoma Deaf Dogs
 Baby JereLee  Tommy Girl |
Town: Claremore, Oklahoma Deaf dogs: Baby JereLee, a female Dalmatian mix puppy, and Tommy Girl, a four year old Dalmatian. Baby is fond of covering her eyes with her paws so she doesnt have to view the signs. Particularly the 'no' and 'stay' signs. She's really cute when she does this, and her family has to try very hard not to laugh and encourage her. Tommy Girl is a treasure. Her only flaw seems to be her wanting to jump on people and lavish them with affection. Her mom took her to the nursing home she works, and Tommy Girl spent several hours there, enjoying the company of the residents. She'll make a wonderful therapy dog once she's trained not to jump! Human companions: Michelle (aka Angel) Heber, Rob, Stephanie, and David Other pets: goldfish Email: Unavailable |
 Libby Lu |
Town: Midwest City, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Libby Lu is a congenitally deaf Dalmatian puppy. Her mom writes: "We got Libby Lu when she was only 11 days old. She was very sick and almost dead. She has been through a lot. Libby Lu has a cataract in her right eye. She is just like any puppy, plays, chews and runs around with my socks. She is so special to me. We were only going to foster her til we found a home for her but, we couldn't let her go. I hope people will look into adopting a deaf dog. They are wonderful. They just need a little extra love. They give so much love back, it's amazing!!!" Human companions: Mitzie and Mike Kennedy Other pets: 4 Australian Shepherds, 1 short-haired cat, 1 fish and 3 horses. Email: mitziekennedy@cox.net |
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Town: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Madame Marie Curie is a 3 year old Dalmatian. Curie is fascinated by birds. She will race across the yard to leap 6-7 feet in the air to catch the bird. She will use the fence as a backboard to get higher. Bubbles are even more fun to chase. We got Curie as a little puppy. I knew she was deaf within an hour of having her at home. Shalom thinks she should be able to herd Curie when she is chasing bubbles and birds. Curies gets really mad, but with a 40 lb. difference in size; Shalom always wins. Human companions: Marcia Bridgewater, son Rob, daughter Rachel Other pets: Shalom is Rob's 97 lb. lap dog Rottweiler, Sadie Rose is Rachel's 65 lb. Shepard/Chow mix, and Betsy Ross (I own the house) is a Calico cat. Email: mbridgewater@oru.edu |
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Town: Ponca City, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Matlin is an 8-10 week old Border Collie. "We just rescued Matlin this morning, in response to a vet in the Osage who had been instructed to euthanize him. He's just a baby but seems to have picked up the obedience signal for "come" already. He is red and white, has a precious smile, and is making friends with our two hearing dogs." Human companions: Gloria Galasso and Patricia Paterson Other pets: Gloria's Belgian Tervuren Service Dog, Pal; Patti's Border Collie, Nell; and three cats: Spooky, 19; and brother and sister Phoebe and Jack, almost 2. Email: mizg93@yahoo.com |
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Town: Locust Grove, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Sydney is a 4 month old American Pit Bull Terrier."She is very smart. At least a lot smarter than our other pits. She was trained to go to the door at 5 weeks, and it doesn't matter who's house we go to she remembers where the door to outside is. I love her very much!" Human companions: Cassie Coger Other pets: Two A.D.B.A. registered chocolate red nose Pit Bulls, Deuce a male and Zena a female. Email: drywatec@nsuok.edu |
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Merlyn |
Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Merlyn is a wonderful dog that is very loyal and makes our other dogs behave!! He is so big, at 9 months he is 95 lbs. He is a wonderful merlequin, that has the most beautiful glacier blue eyes. He is the most wonderful dog we have ever owned. Human companions: Rachelle and Mike Johnson Other pets: Abby (Great Dane), Tubie(Chow/Shep mix), Keema (gray and white cat), Apollo (orange and white cat), Sparky (long haired hamster), and any other fosters Rachelle may have at the time. Email: chellejohnson01@hotmail.com |
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Daisy |
Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Daisy's owner writes: Daisy is my second deaf dog, Merlyn who is also on the deaf dog atlas was my first. I am going to get Daisy on July 12, 2002 so I will update her profile when I know more about her. Human companions: Rachelle, Mike, Brian, and LeiAnne Other pets: Abby and Merlyn (great danes), Tubie (Chow/Shepherd mix), Keema, Apollo, George (cats), and Sparky (long-haired hamster) Email: chellejohnson01@hotmail.com |
 Pearlie May |
Town: Cleveland, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Pearlie May's owner writes: "I was very afraid of dogs (all dogs)but a guy told me he was going to kill this dog if he couldnt get rid of it. She was deaf and he couldnt train her to fight. This broke my heart. I told him to put her in my back yard and I would find a home for her (easier said then done)this was a 1yr old deaf PIT-BULL! No-one would even hear of it. I was even afraid of her but every time I went out to feed and water her, she just looked at me so sweet. After a while she didnt bark at me and just seemed so happy to see me. I liked that she needed me and liked seeing me, so she was slowly moved into the house. She practically house-broke herself! (She enjoyed getting the treats after) She also learned to sit, come to me, and "no". Even though I was still a little scared, she didnt care. She went every where I did. She even goes out with me! She just loves everyone! I dont know what I would do with out her. I have a ton of stories about her. She has had her share of problems allergies, chewing things, jumping on the counter, and I soon found out she was pregnant (long story). But I'd love to help anyone with anything I can. Just email me, if only to hear Pearl's stories!! Human companions: Alice and Ronald Other pets: P.J. Email: aliwonderlnd@aol.com |
 Zoe |
Town: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Zoe is a 1-1/2 year old Dalmatian. "Zoe is a rescued Dal from Rocky Spot Dalmatian Rescue. We started out fostering her, but I knew within a day I HAD to keep her. She is SO SMART. She learned the sign for "off the furniture" within a week. She knows the sign for "bed", "go to bed", "outside" and we're still working "where's your bone"." Human companions: Marianne Sisovsky and her husband Jeremiah, who is deaf. Other pets: Meko, Rottie; Kia, Dal; Obe, Basset; and various foster dogs. Email: marianne.sisovsky@sbcglobal.net |
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Town: Ponca City, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Rocky Blue is an approximately 1-1/2 year old Australian Shepherd. "My 7 year-old son Ricky wanted an Australian Shepherd and I told him that I would get him one, little did I know that it would be a deaf Australian Shepherd. I did not know Rocky Blue was deaf when I picked him up from the pound but it didn't take me but a couple of hours to figure it out. His coat is white with a little brown on the ears and tail. He has warm blue eyes, a beautiful smile and is very gentle and well mannered. My son and Rocky Blue are true friends, inseparable. " Human companions: Janice Tabor and son Ricky Burt, who is hearing impaired. Email: ditabor@rn.com |
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Town: Sallisaw, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Skinner's Lil' Sampson is a 5 month old Rottweiler. "We adopted Sampson thru a private surrender. The breeders didn't want him and couldn't sell him. He has approx. 75-80% hearing loss. He is one of the biggest, loving, sweetest, things I've ever seen. We have a hearing Rottweiler and we've found that he'll watch her to see what she's doing - especially when treats are being handed out! He is so laid back and has a sweet disposition. We want to get him into therapy work when he gets older. We took him to fireworks the 4th. He was content to set back and watch the pretty things in the sky and to watch people. We're trying to socialize him and get him used to being around people. When we take him for walks, no pulling...it's like he knows to stay close to us and he's so very watchful of us." Human companions: Kathy Skinner, David, Emily and Betty. Other pets: Baby Girl, 3 yr. old hearing Rottweiler; and cats Jazzy and Oogie. Email: kharris1954@yahoo.com |
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Gator |
Town: Haskell, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Gator's human pal writes: "Gator was given to us by his owner who didn't have time to take care of him. He is a wonderful dog. He is a sweet and very lovable guy. Very playful and is becoming a favorite of mine. I still need to work on the sign language but he has learn come and we are working on "no". He is brown with the black muzzle and with on his chest and some on his paws. " Human companions: Dana, Bob, and 2 grown children. Other pets: a jack russell, a boston terrier, and a blue heeler (all are hearing dogs) Email: wildinjun2002@yahoo.com |
 Ripley |
Town: Sapulpa, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Ripley's human pal writes: "Ripley was hit by a car and has a badly broken leg and a pulled hip, the people that owned her left her at the vets to be put down because of the expense. I raise Boxers, so everyone at the vets office knew i was a sucker for dogs, they called and we went to see her... and we were sunk. She has blue eyes and loves everyone. She has her leg in a cast and is doing fine.. we have just found out that she is deaf, and don't know if it was because of the trauma of being hit or if she was born that way. The other dogs lead the way in everything, so it was hard to tell at first.. I would love to hear from anyone to help me teach her signs. I have no idea how to work with her. I would have taken Ripley even if we had known she was deaf when we rescued.. but I want to give her the best life possible.. there is still a chance that she could lose her leg if it doesn't heal, it has pins and wires and we are crossing our fingers.. THank goodness for this site!" Human companions: Joann Other pets: Three boxers, one half dalmation/half black lab, (rescue) one part chihuahua Email: joanndrye@msn.com |
 Jericho (special thanks to Mickey Rabeneck for this picture) |
Town: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Deaf dog: Jericho is a Color-Headed White Sheltie. He is also a competition performance dog. He earned his CGC at the young age of 5 months, and earned his first Rally-obedience title at the early age of 11 months - earning the title with the highest distinction possible (R1-MCL). In the spring of 2004, he went to his first agility trial, running twice and qualifying both times with a first and a second place. (Update June 2004: he has earned his novice titles in agility, and even has legs in Open) Because Jericho has a little hearing out of one ear, he is considered by the American Kennel Club to have "useful hearing" and can compete in their performance programs. However, I train and run Jericho as if he had no hearing at all. Jericho is an incredibly intelligent dog, and loves to work. His performance future in agility and Rally-obedience looks very bright, and I expect he will earn very high-level titles in both sports over time. He is proof that deaf dogs can compete on an equal footing as their hearing counterparts. Human companions: Kristin Other pets: Aslan (Sheltie), Laika (American Eskimo), Samson (cat), Spot (rescued Guinea Pig) Email: citydogs@siriusnet.net |