Deaf Animals

Stolen and Abused Pup is Back with the Family
Deaf Animals Harmony, was found after being stolen for several weeks. Harmony's mom adopted her to surprise daddy for Christmas. During her short time missing, there was reports of abuse. She is lucky to be ok and reunited with her family, who have not given up on her from the beginning. Harmony is a family member just like Thomasson's human kids. A video of Harmony after he ...
Wed, Jan 11 2012

A Loving Tribute for Marley
Deaf Animals It has been a year on May 2, 2010 since precious Marley bid farewell to this earth, her beloved human mom and everyone who had met her. Her wings took her far away where heaven awaited to embrace her. Not a day goes by that I don't think of her and will talk with her in spirit often. I have been putting off to do this because it's painful for me but at ...
Sat, May 21 2011

Deaf Cats See Better Than Hearing Cats
Deaf Animals Cats in a pet shop in Hong KongA research finding about deaf cats' ability to see in comparison to their hearing counterparts. Just like deaf humans, deaf animals do compensate for the sense that's non-existent since birth. Often people focus on what they're lacking rather than what they're capable of. There's nothing to dwell on about a deaf being and with accomodati...
Thu, Oct 14 2010

Tips on Deaf Dogs Training
Deaf Animals By Jennifer MesserDear Dr. Messer I have a wonderful little Boston Terrier/French Bulldog cross that I just found out is profoundly deaf. It only makes her that much more precious to me, but I would be interested in an article about the trials, tribulations, and successes with deaf dogs. I give her a thumbs-up sign when she does well, but I’m not sure if I should ever...
Sat, Sep 11 2010

Good Tips on Training Deaf Dogs by Jennifer Messer
Deaf Animals Dear Dr. Messer I have a wonderful little Boston Terrier/French Bulldog cross that I just found out is profoundly deaf. It only makes her that much more precious to me, but I would be interested in an article about the trials, tribulations, and successes with deaf dogs. I give her a thumbs-up sign when she does well, but I’m not sure if I should ever give her a sign f...
Fri, Sep 10 2010

Help Deaf Pup in Afghanistan Come to USA
Deaf Animals We are currently trying to raise money to bring home (to the United States) a puppy my husband (an EOD tech in the USMC) rescued after an explosion. Her name is "Spike" and she is an Anatolian Shepherd, there are pics on her website as well as the story if you would rather just read it there. We really need help, even if people can't help if they could forward her sto...
Thu, Mar 18 2010

World Tallest Dog is Deaf and Blind!
Deaf Animals Titan, a Great Dane named the world's tallest dog, with his owner Diana Taylor in San Diego.Titan, the Deaf and Blind Great Dane made it in the Guiness Book of World Records. It is nice a deaf dog gets this worldwide recognizance. Especially so when sign language, which is appreciated, cherished and valued by many in the Deaf community, is used to communicate with a d...
Mon, Dec 28 2009

Deaf Fox Lives with a Deaf Human Mom
Deaf Animals This is a happy ending to a wonderful fox named Milly. Milly was rescued from the wild as a young cub and is now sharing a home with two other cats and their deaf human mother. A picture of Milly cuddled with one of the two cats can be seen in the article below.Milly the deaf fox pays close attention to her saviour, animal expert Beth Tyler-King For more about Milly a...
Sun, Dec 20 2009

Abused and Neglected Deaf Pit Bull
Deaf Animals This truly, truly broke my heart and it is what is happening to many, many animals everywhere. The body language and look on this deaf pit bull communicate a lot to us what he is going through. We need to give equal attention and money to animals who are abused and neglected by humans. It makes it so easy to lose faith in humanity but I can't because I know there are ...
Sun, Aug 02 2009

Deaf 3-Month Old Australian Shepherd Needs Home
Deaf Animals My name is Robyn Goode. I live in Woodstock, VT. I am trying to find a qualified home for a 3 month old male Australian Shepard puppy who is deaf. He is a "rescue" from a backyard breeder in central VT.My sister in Maine has friends involved with ASL & they are spreading the word up there. They are hopeful we could find him a home through the ASL community. I thin...
Thu, Apr 16 2009

Dog Stolen from a Deaf Girl in NY!
Deaf Animals Last night on WABC-TV news there was a report of a small dog stolen from a home in Ozone Park, Queens. The dog recognizes sign language. His owner is a young, deaf girl. She is devastated. NYCdog is calling out to all dog owner groups to spread the word. Let's help find this dog. (Incidentally, this is the third dog stolen from a house or yard in the last ...
Mon, Mar 30 2009

Oliver, the Deaf Gorilla. Yes, a GORILLA!
Deaf Animals Oliver peering through the window! Oliver was born at the Bronx Zoo in 1988. He has been moved to a sanctuary for gorillas called Gorilla Haven, which is run by Steuart and Jane Dewar. The reason for the move is, after discovering Oliver is deaf in his teen years, he couldn't interact with the others due to his inability to vocalize in order to negotiate. Oliver no l...
Sun, Mar 08 2009