Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Top Five Causes of 2009!

Trudy Suggs, a nationally known author and editor, has selected Deaf Animal Row as one of the top five causes for 2009, and here's what she had to say about us:

"Rescue programs or shelters caring for deaf animals: Having had two deaf dogs, I can't emphasize enough how crucial it is to rescue deaf animals, whether dogs, cats or others. Thousands of deaf animals are abandoned and killed each year simply because they're deaf – and this tugs at my heart in so many ways. Their experiences, and fate, are so similar to our experiences as a deaf community. Besides, who better to understand deaf pets than deaf people?

One such program is at Deaf Animal Row (deafanimalrow.blogspot.com). Contact your local shelter or rescue program and see if they have deaf animals needing homes or support. Then share what you can, whether it's a blanket, treats, money, or best of all, a home."

The other four listed can be found here at http://www.trudysuggs.com/2009/01/05/start-2009-with-hope/.

Thank you, Trudy, for your support and it is much appreciated! Let's join her in the cause and care for our own deaf animals!

Dakota in Dog Fancy Magazine!

Dakota and Kimberly

Allow me to introduce Kimberly Mockler, who I had the pleasure of getting to know. Not only is she an ally of the Deaf community but also her hearing dog, Mocha, and they live with another dog, Dakota who is deaf and now blind. She uses touch signals with Dakota (taps on different parts of her body to mean different things). What I found admirable about her is she didn't give up easily on Dakota, given that Dakota wasn't an easy dog. She gave her blood, sweat and tears to get Dakota where she is today. Click on the picture above to enlarge and read with enthusiasm!

On another note, Kimberly is awaiting for a deaf/blind pup, Kelen, to get to her home to be fostered. With Kimberly's experience and how much she achieved with Dakota, Kelen will be in good hands. Kelen will be available for adoption in the NYC metro area. Contact Kimberly if you are interested.

More recently, Dakota along with her buddy, Mocha, won third place for a heartwarming story by petfinder. Give Kimberly's dogs a round of applause!

http://blog.petfinder.com/petfinder/2008/12/17/read-these-heartwarming-happy/

To learn more about the unfortunate merle-to-merle breeding that often results in deaf and blind dogs by irresponsible breeders, go to:

http://www.aussielads.com/merle_to_merle.htm

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Deaf/Blind Great Dane Shot & Beheaded in NY

Humphrey

Check this link about this innocent and sweet Deaf Great Dane who was brutally killed:

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=6578559

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/articles/2008/12/30/news/doc4959898a48017750780877.txt


Please send a letter by snail mail or email to the judge at the address given below. Please share with others to also take action and be this dog's voice. What Humphrey has to go through is appalling and heartbreaking. The suspect is only charged with a misdemeanor and hope that with enough noise, the charge will be upgraded or at least the penalty will be severe enough.

DUTCHESS COUNTY
Hon. William V. Grady
Dutchess County District Attorney
236 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845- 486- 2300
845- 486- 6506 (fax)
wgrady@co.dutchess.ny.us@co.dutchess.ny.us

Friday, January 2, 2009

Pregnant Deaf Husky Mix in GA

UPDATE: RESCUED!

I was at a local shelter on Saturday and came across this beautiful girl. She is pregnant due to whelp within probably the next week or so as she already has milk. We believe she is at least partially deaf if not completely. We tested her with different noises and got no reaction from her. She was adopted from the shelter and returned because the adopter said they couldn't train which also leads us to believe she is deaf. This is a breed that I am not familiar with but I took a real liking to her. She is very submissive with people and just rolls over for belly rubs. She is at the Fayette County Animal Shelter is Peachtree City, GA. Pull and transport help can be arranged. I am willing to help with her and so is a friend of mine who works at the shelter. The shelter is rescue friendly.

Susie Johnson
pebblez106@aol.com

The dog is located at:

Fayette County Animal Shelter
1262 Hwy 74 South
Peachtree City , GA 30269
Phone: (770)631-7210
miguela@fayettecountyga.gov




Foster Deaf White German Shepherd in AL Needed!

Frosty

Hi Everybody,

Just update on Frosty. He started his heartworm treatments this past Monday and doing great. We’re still looking for a good foster home for him to see him through recovery.

If you can help, or know anyone that can give this boy lots of love and TLC, please don't hesitate to contact me. Phone: 205-591-5170 or work fallettak@vmcmail.com

Thanks All & Happy New Year..

Kelly

This is Frosty. He's a 3-4 year old, male, White German Sheppard Dog (with light gold pattern). Janie with the Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control contacted all the rescue groups to save this sweet, lovable, goofy-boy. He's deaf but doesn't let that hold him back at all. Even startled, he shows no aggression, and just loves everybody. He's very friendly and playful and could use some leash and general obedience training, specialized for his handicap. He is heartworm positive. We'll start his heartworm treatments Monday after Christmas and we're seeking a foster home that can help get him through his recovery, and provide lots of love.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

Keller's Death Sentence is on December 16th in GA

UPDATE: RESCUED!

Spoke to my rescue friend and she actually met Keller at the shelter on Wed. She said she is very sweet and not dog agressive. She thinks she is around 3.

This girl is in need of some help ASAP. She can only be adopted to a rescue. I have a rescue group that will allow me to use their license to pull if someone can save this sweet girl. Clayton Co is just south of Atlanta GA. This is a very high kill shelter and the vet they use kills via a heartstick! :-( Let me know if I can help get her out and to a rescue.

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12563623

Charlene
Atlanta Ga & Chattanooga Tn
charlene_cantrell@yahoo.com

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Deaf Retriever Mix Help in GA by 12/12!

Noel

This is another sweet dog who end up at AC as a stray whose owners didn't care to look for him. He is a very calm and gentle boy who gets along with everyone and everything. He time is almost up. He needs to find a place to go by Friday, 12/12. He does need some TLC but he is a younger dog. He looks like a Retriever/Setter mix (?). I'm sorry but I don't have any more info at this time.

Please let me know if you know of anyone who can save him. Do not call AC. Thank you.

Contact Dorothy at dorothy@etowahvalleyhumane.org
Etowah Valley Humane Society
Cartersville, GA

Deaf Blue Eyed English Pointer in Minnesota

Marmaduke

Marmaduke is a wonderful 2 year old Deaf Pointer.

Duke has been bounced around from home to shelter to home back to shelter. He is a fabulous dog, all heart and love. He is great with other dogs of all sizes, kids, and our house cat. He walks well on a leash, loves car rides, and knows several hand signals.

Since Duke is in the land of the serious hunter, no one will look twice at a deaf hunting breed. This guy is as close to perfect as I could ever ask for. Feel free to spread the word on Duke. We are located in southern Minnesota, right on the I-35 corridor. Interested to adopt, contact Sadie at workinghorseranch@hotmail.com.

Deaf Veterinarian in Arizona for You!

I guarantee that I and other deaf people outside of Arizona are envious of you, Deaf Arizonans! You have a deaf veterinarian all ready to serve you and your animals. His name is Dr. Neil Holmes. Check below:

Dr. Neil Holmes is a veterinarian who can treat your animals at the River Ridge Veterinary Hospital located in Buckeye, southwest of Phoenix. If you want ease and clarity of communication without an interpreter or paper notes back & forth, bring your four-footed friends here for good care!

To set up an appointment with Dr. Holmes:

Phone: 623-386-8821(Voice)
E-mail: RiverRidgeVet@gmail.com
AIM: RiverRidgeVet

Dr. Holmes has been a veterinarian for 10 years. He has recently started working at River Ridge Veterinary Hospital and looks forward to helping you take care of your animals.

Send an email to the above address and ask for a 10% off first visit coupon and a map to the clinic.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Loving Home for Deaf Kitty in Alabama Needed

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

Click above to enlarge

Munchie is in foster care and doing well. She is very active and curious about everything. She will be fully vetted before leaving. She loves cats, dogs and all people big or small. Home visit and vet reference are required along with signing a contract if the adopter is chosen. Adoption fee is $80.00. Contact Janie Thomas at jthomas@bjcacs.com.