Florida Deaf Dogs
 Skye  Bonzer |
Town: Jacksonville, Florida Deaf dogs: Skye & Bonzer Skye is a three year old Australian Shepherd. "Skye is my husband's heart. She is a good natured ball dog and is highly intelligent." Check out Skye on her website. Bonzer is a 2 year old Australian Shepherd. "Bonzer was left tied to a tree in Texas to die. I had him transported here, and he is learning the house rules and training us!" Check out Bonzer on his website. Their mom also writes: "As part of my Aussie rescue efforts, I try to show people not to be afraid of deaf dogs. Most people are quite surprised to learn how well they can function." Human companions: Annette M. Jaeger and her husband John. Other pets: Wallie, an Aussie X; Maverick, a black tri Aussie; Merry, a red merle Aussie is now 2 years old and has successfully had cataract surgery! Email: aussiemama@attbi.com |
 Noah |
Town: Jacksonville, Florida Deaf dog: Noah's mom writes: "Sadly, Noah passed away Nov. 16th, 2002. He was only 2. He developed some form of epilepsy and couldn't stop seizing. I have built a tribute site to him which you can visit by clicking Noah's Site Human companions: Michelle Email: Red72GTO@aol.com |
 Echo |
Town: Daytona Beach, Florida Deaf dog: Echo is a deaf Dalmatian Human companions: Sherrie King, her husband and three children. Other pets: A wolf and 3 Great Danes Email: SherKing@aol.com |
 Fred |
Town: Gainesville, Florida Deaf dog: Fred is a 6 year old Dalmatian. Fred was rescued in Brooklyn and loves chasing balls at the dog park. Human companion: Kelly Cobb Email: kco@ufl.edu |
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Town: Hollister, Florida Deaf dog: Max is a 13 week old American Pit Bull. "My dog Max is a solid white pit. He is beautiful. We purchased him from a friend whose litter was 13 pups, turns out 4 were born deaf." Human companions: Judy Wilkinson, her boyfriend, Johnny Strickland, sons Brian Wilkinson and Nick Lacaze. Email: jowilkin@bellsouth.net |
 Powder |
Town: Newberry, Florida Deaf dog: Powder was given to me by my boss who knew I had a soft spot for animals. He was supposed to be destroyed by the breeder, but we've got other plans for him. He is beautiful and learning to love & trust people. We hope we have many years (& memories) to come with him. Human companions: Heather & Jim Other pets: 3 dogs, 3 cats, 7 horses, 6 cows, 1 burro, 1 goat, 3 pigs, & chickens Email: amberscave@hotmail.com |
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Rone |
Town: Gainesville, Florida Deaf dog: We just adopted Rone Oct. 22 from Great Laker Border Collie rescue Human companions: Bruce Cross Other pets: Rone joins another Border Collie Kelsey, also a rescue, two Aussies, a 13 year old Bassett and a 10 year old lab. Email: bruce@k9flier.comt |
 Buddy Boy |
Town: Jacksonville, Florida Deaf dog: Buddy's human pal writes: "Buddy Boy was such a wonderful companion and became best friends with my cat, Spunky. He lost his ability to hear and also became partically blind when he was about 10. However, it did not stop him from enjoying life to the fullest. Unfortunately, he passed away on August 23, 2003 due to kidney complications" Human companions: Debbi, Mom, Dad, and lifetime partner, Amy Other pets: Spunky (11yr old cat) Email: bluesea@intergate.com |
 Lou |
Town: Jacksonville, Florida Deaf dog: Human companions: Alison Email: backalikat@aol.com |
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Powder |
Town: Jacksonville, Florida Deaf dog: Powder's human companion writes: " Powder is solid white and very energetic. He shares his home with 2 other female pit bulls that are also solid white but they can hear" Human companions: Lisa, husband, and 5 children Other pets: Sheba-white red-nose pit bull and Trina a white am staff/pit Email: ls042678@aol.com |
 Delilah |
Town: St. Augustine, Florida Deaf dog: Delilah is a double merle sheltie who is 11 months old. Her human pal writes: "Delilah hails from St. Louis, Missouri. I fell in love with her when I saw her on deafdogs.org. I have been using the clicker training method. Right now she and Skyler (her hearing brother) knows friends, sit, down, wait, stay, and high five - most of the commands are in ASL. She is a real beauty. If you look into her eyes, it is almost as if it was perrywinkle blue." Human companions: Missy Other pets: Skyler, a rat terrier mix. One deaf cat, and 2 hearing cats Email: mkaler2@se.rr.com |