UPDATE: ADOPTED!
They're Cooper and Gus. And YES, they are indeed deaf brothers -- born to a deaf mother. Whoever the person is may not be aware that the mother is deaf or is aware and didn't think it would pass down to its litter. They have been neutered by the family as should all cats and dogs, be it deaf or hearing, in attempt to control the severity of overpopulation.
They're Cooper and Gus. And YES, they are indeed deaf brothers -- born to a deaf mother. Whoever the person is may not be aware that the mother is deaf or is aware and didn't think it would pass down to its litter. They have been neutered by the family as should all cats and dogs, be it deaf or hearing, in attempt to control the severity of overpopulation.
Hey Gus, look up with me or we won't get any treat!
Cooper, I am looking up and now you are distracted, bro!
2 comments:
wow, they're such cuties!!!! second-generation deaf. not bad. i wonder what benefits they have by being second generation deaf? did they get to suckle their mom equally or more than the others because their mom didn't use voice? ha..
Second generation deaf, yep! Or perhaps more before their mother that we do not know :)
Deaf cats and dogs even respond to what's known as Deaf Culture -- switching lights, banging on floor or waving for their attention, which is the norm in the Deaf community. Those are a few examples. I am sure it is the same with other deaf animals as it is the nature of being deaf.
This goes to prove they are not of lesser value than their hearing counterparts. The respect hearing people have of deaf people's culture and language will reflect on the deaf animals.
Katherine
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