Indiana Deaf Dogs
 Rocky  Samantha |
Town: Marion, Indiana Deaf dogs: Rocky & Samantha Rocky is most likely a Fox Terrier puppy. He's picked up signs incredibly quickly. He loves to torment the cat. Samantha is a white Border Collie puppy whose breeder contacted Amy through this web site. Both dogs were born deaf. Both dogs are featured on Amy's Animals website. Human companions: Amy Loftis and her husband Other pets: Nikki, a Border Collie; Malachi, an overweight kitty; Godzilla, an iguana rescued from religious sacrifice (believe it or not!). And a new Patterdale Terrier pup named Harley! Email: Unavailable |
 Oliver and his favorite sister |
Town: Charlestown, Indiana Deaf dogs: Oliver & Haley Oliver is a 2.5 year old white American Pit Bull Terrier who was born deaf. Haley is a 3 year old American Pitbull Terrier who was also born deaf. She came from a no-kill shelter in Southern, Ill. She is now very much loved & spoiled. Human companions: Paul Herman, spouse Lorri, and daughters Amanda and Nicole (see their website) Other pets: Rosey - Sabrina - Boe - Ebony - Brandy, & 5 cats Email: Apittslife@webtv.net |
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Town: Bloomington, Indiana Deaf dog: Cookie, a Dalmatian/Setter mix, was born deaf. Human companion: Jody Wintsch Email: shiffma@indiana.edu |
 Darby (little one) & Jazz |
Town: Evansville, Indiana Deaf dog: Darby, a 1 1/2 year old Boston terrier. Darby is by far smarter than any of the other dogs (Hearing) in our family or any that we have had growing up. Very loving and attentive, she watches every move that is made and responds accordingly. Sometimes she knows our next move before we do. To give you an idea of how Darby is, her nickname in the house is Princess Darby. Human companions: Ed & Michelle Butler, 2 Boys ages 11 and 9 Other pets: Jasmine is a Siberian Husky mix and Honi is a Rat Terrier. Email: Unavailable |
 Pah  Cha |
Town: Indianapolis, Indiana Deaf dogs: PAH! & CHA! PAH! is an 11 year old English Setter who can tell whether the phone or the door bell flashing. CHA! is a nine year old Dalmatian who is an official lap dog!! Loves to sit on my lap and be pampered! Human companions: Ann E. Reifel (who is deaf too) Other pets: Wiyaka Wanjila - Yaka for short, hearing Siberan Husky Email: aereifel@aol.com |
 Charlie |
Town: Mishawaka, Indiana Deaf dog: Charlie is an 8 month old Great Pyrenes with congenital deafness. He is a very loving dog, he will come to you for the love he needs if he thinks you're not giving enough. He has a super sense of humor, it almost looks like he is laughing around the house sometimes by the way his mouth is. He is the best dog I have ever had. He has a Great Dane brother, and a two Samoyed sisters. He plays very fair with them all. Human companions: Cheryl J. McQueen, Carol McQueen (Mom) Terry & Tylor Borsodi (Sons) & Terry Borsodi (x-husband) Other pets: Brutus, a Great Dane, Brittney & Chelsea, Samoyeds Email: Unavailable |
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Town: Evansville, Indiana Deaf dog: Mollie MooMoo is an 8 month old Boston Terrier. She is very smart. When I started to train her with hand signs she had them down in 2 days time with only about 15 minutes of work each day. She is a real clown and just seems to really enjoy her life. We love her very much. When I figured out she was deaf, about 2 days after getting her, I told my husband when he got home from work and he said "So?" It just doesn't really seem to make a difference. Now when we have company they all come to see Mollie and I think she knows it! Human companions: Debby A Mayer, her husband Steve, and her daughter Megan Email: Unavailable |
 Sweetie  Lady  Fancy  Wizzer  Daisy  Shelby |
Town: Fort Wayne, Indiana Deaf dogs: Sweetie Pie, Lady, Fancy, Wizzer, Daisy, Shelby. "I am so proud and happy with all my Deaf Dogs. I have never been given so much love in my life. I have never had any regrets of adopting any of my Deaf Dalmatians." Sweetie Pie is a 2.5 year old Dalmatian. Sweetie lives up to her name and loves to cuddle! She love kids too! She plays Mom to the new puppies that arrived this year. Lady is a 4.5 year old Dalmatian. She is the one Wizzer house trained. She was 3 years old then. She is a loner and does not get along with most dogs. But she is happy to run and play and be with Wiz and Fancy. Fancy is a 2 year old Dalmatian. She had to overcome severe fear aggression of other dogs. It took 6 months of work and Wizzer to finally bring her back to trusting another. Wizzer is a 2.5 year old Dalmatian. He is an exceptional Deaf Dal. He housebroke another 3 year old Dal for me. He swooned Fancy right over to being his soul mate! He helped to train Shelby from jumping into the faces of other dogs! He is one big bundle of love and happiness. He also knows more asl sign language than I do! Wiz was raised by a Deaf Lady. It nearly tore her heart out when she had to part with him. Daisy is a 3 year old Dalmatian. She is my Ambassador to welcome every new dog into the pack and make them feel at home. She is a bundle of love! Shelby is a 2.5 year old Dalmatian. She loves to be held and cuddled. When she is in the yard she will sit by a tree that has a squirrel in it for hours! Human companions: Lois A. Higginbotham Other pets: 7 other Dalmatians Email: Unavailable |
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Town: Noblesville, Indiana Deaf dog: Corky is a 1 year old Australian Shepherd Mix. I got Corky from the local humane society, because she liked to play ball. She is mostly well-behaved and gets along great with other dogs. Corky has a new cousin! A Wheatan Terrier pup named Bailey. They get along famously! Human companions: Ann Grilliot, Bob and Doreen (grandma) Email: Corkscrewaroni@aol.com |
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Town: Martinsville, Indiana Deaf dog: Louie is a 3.5 year old Dalmatian. His family says "My little guy Louie, came to me as a rescue from an abusive home..He was so aggressive at 1st meeting with him & previous owner...that I thought I would only be taking him to put him down..Well, needless to say, his only problem was the abusive situation he was in....he is the most loving and sweet disposition of any dog I've seen! And he loves the other dogs! Of course he is sooooo smart too! I LOVE this little guy, and he will be with me forever....no adoption for this sweetie! He's HOME!" Human companions: Karen Lane, and grown children and grandchildren ages 9 mon & 3 yr old Other pets: 3 Dals, 1 Westie, and then all the Dal rescues that come thru.... Email: karenrt@scican.net |
 Cappy |
Town: Arcadia, Indiana Deaf dog: Cappy is a 2 year old Dalmatian. She is just a normal dog, whom happens to be deaf. I got Cappy when she was 5 weeks old and within a week, I knew she was deaf. She is a very happy dog, gets along great with all dogs and people. I was warned that she would be aggresive....she is not! She went to puppy obedience classes when she was young, and recently graduated from k-9 school. She knows hand signals, some of which are homemade. Her life in companion is a 11 year old Dachshund, he is hearing. His nature is to bark at everything, and has taught her to bark when he does. Cappy's sense of sight is some much stronger than any dog I have ever had. I believe she is able to make up for her deafness with her eye sight. There can be a cat a block away, she'll see it! When we have thunder storms, she will sleep thru the thunder, but one flash of lightening and she is up barking. Human companions: Kim Ballard Other pets: Rugen, 11 year old hearing Dachshund Email: kjb@ori.net |
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Town: Zionsville, Indiana Deaf dog: Jack is a 2 year old Australian Shepherd. He came from the Indianapolis Humane Society, who were having a hard time adopting him out because he is deaf. I took to him instantly because he's incredibly loving and so intelligent. He loves children and playing, and he's never aggressive. He's picked up on sign language quickly and I'm going to start formally training him in the next few weeks. Human companions: Heather Fowler, Grandma, Grandpa, & Lorien Other pets: Bootsie - Miniature Pekingese, 10 years old & Buddy - Sheltie, 7 years old Email: hefowler@hotmail.com |
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Town: Evansville, Indiana Deaf dog: Raja is a 12 week old Great Dane. His family says "Raja is very sweet and playful. He is also extremely smart. It was probably easier to housebreak him than my other dogs. My neighbor took home his brother who is also deaf. His name is Azul Diablo." Human companions: Honza & Jenifer Frnka Other pets: Ivan & Ramses Email: jjfrnka@webtv.net |
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Town: Columbia City, Indiana Deaf dog: Sheila is an 8 1/2 month old Miniature Dachshund. She is a wild-boar color (red & black to us)! She is Extremely territorial with anyone outside of our family. We are working on signs and control of the barking. She is a wonderful cuddler and loves to play and chase our other Miniature Dachsie (Jake). Jake is the "ears" for both of them and Sheila is the "protector". Human companions: Becky Spencer, Husband - Dan, and Daughter - Desiree Other pets: A hearing Dachsie Jake and 8 parrots Email: beckyj@whitleynet.org |
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Town: Hagerstown, Indiana Deaf dog: Tom Thumb is a 7 month old Rat Terrier. His family says "Even though my Tommy is deaf, he never lets it get in his way. He is the best dog I have ever owned. We raise Rat Terriers and Tommy is a pup out of one of our litters. He is the funniest dog, he likes to steal things such as our socks or slippers and run like crazy through the house with them! But he has also got to be the sweetest dog too. He loves attention and to be held. He also loves to be carried around like a baby! I love my Tommy so much, there will never be another one like him!" Human companions: Becky Hooper, My Mom, Dad, Brother, Grandmother Other pets: 3 Rottweilers, 3 Rat Terriers, a bunch of cats, and around 40 horses..oh...and a fish! Email: beckyhooper@hotmail.com |
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Town: Plainfield, Indiana Deaf dog: Gabe is a loving, energetic 9 week old puppy. We have just recently found out in the last couple days that Gabe is deaf. He is a friendly little guy that loves to play with my parent's two dogs and his toys. We just adore him. Human companions: Ashley & Brett Hesson Email: ahesson@plainfield.k12.in.us |
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Town: Fort Wayne, Indiana Deaf dog: I adopted Milo through the Minpin rescue organization. He is beautiful and very smart. I knew he was deaf, but it's not a problem for me. He has had 6 different homes in his short 2 years, and I felt so bad for him. He's got a home for life now. Human companions: Colleen Miller and 2 daughters, ages 9 & 13 Other pets: Another Minature Pinscher named Tucker. Email: miller99co@yahoo.com |
 Lexie (on the left) |
Town: South Whitley, Indiana Deaf dog: Lexie is a 3-1/2 year old Boxer who was born deaf. Lexie's Dad says, "Lexie and her sister trixie were going to be put to sleep because the old owners were getting divorced,and they couldn't decide what to do with them.I just couldnt let that happen so I drove to ILL. and got them. They are fun and real good companions. Lexie is at my side at all times and don't show any aggression unless you walk up to me or my wife too fast. We now have four boxers and a Hybrid wolf. They play and get along just as if they were raised together.Other than having a house full everything is just great!! I wouldn't like to be without our family of dogs. Our house is just one big dog house and we have no regrets for saving dogs and giving them a happy loving home." Human companions: Jim and Karen Black Other pets: Trixie-came with lexie.Bobo & Rebel they are both registered fawn colored boxers.That we have had for 3 yrs now.Then there is Shania-Hybrid Wolf,named after shania twain because of her name being an indian word meaning ON MY WAY. Email: shania2@mchsi.com |
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Town: Indianapolis, Indiana Deaf dog: Ginger is an 11 year old GSD mix who is going deaf as she gets older and Luna is a 6-month old English Setter who was born deaf. Their Mom says: "We've had Ginger since she was 6 weeks old. Her deafness has come on in stages over the last two year or so. She's so mellow, it just makes her more unflappable! Luna is our new baby, we wanted a playmate for our twins, and a hiking buddy for mom. I'd forgotten how much work puppies are! My BIL and his wife are deaf, so having a deaf dog has been a fascination that I've only been able to indulge this year. I've learned a lot from DDEAF. It helps to know you aren't the only one being frustrated by our deaf darlings!" Human companions: Theresa-Mom, Brady-Dad, Brady Jr (BJ) and Terry Other pets: 12 yo Siamese cat, Harry; 55 gallon fish tank Email: tress29@yahoo.com |
 Tequila |
Town: Indianapolis, Indiana Deaf dog: Tequila is a 6 month old Jack Russell Terrier. "Tequila is our first deaf dog and our first Jack Russell Terrier. She has been such a wonderful adventure in our life. She is a very cuddly dog and a lap dog. She has her whole family wrapped around her little paw, including her grandma. We bought Tequila from a local pet store. She was a sick little girl. She had severe ear infections and kennel cough. After multiple vet visits she is on the road to recovery. After having Tequila, I know my next dog will be a deaf Jack Russell Terrier." Human companions: Jennifer, Bob and Jordan Bland Other pets: A hearing dog, Cookie; 2 guinea pigs; a cockatiel; a sun conure and fish. Email: indytrad@in-motion.net |
 Hearing Aid |
Town: Indianapolis, Indiana Deaf dog: Hearing Aid is a Boxer. "I got her from my parents after they bought 2 Boxers and the breeder was going to put Hearing Aid down. My parents took her and gave her to me. Suprisingly she is very calm unless you get her fired up then she is playing nonstop. She loves kids and other animals, especialy cats, they seem to give her a challenge. She has to know where I'm at all the time. Car rides are by far her favorite thing to do." Human companions: Josh Cain Email: Jcain32@aol.com |
 Banditt |
Town: Harrodsburg, Indiana Deaf dog: Banditt is a 3 month old Dalmatian/Setter mix. "I adopted Banditt from the Morgan Monroe County Humane Society. After a few hours I realized he was deaf but it didn't matter, I was already attached. And I know that I could give him a better home and life than probably anyone else he has come into contact with. He's 3 months old and the vet said he was apparently born that way. He's perfectly healthy other than that small set back. He's my baby boy and if he can't hear that's okay with me, he'll just get that much more love since he can't hear me say it. He doesn't leave my side very often unless he's playing with the other dogs. He walks right with me, he's very spoiled and I hold him just like a little baby. Very, Very, Wonderful puppy. He didn't get the gift of hearing but he's my gift and I can hear for him." Human companions: Amanda Cosby Other pets: A Cocker Spaniel/Chow mix and a Smooth Hair Fox Terrier Email: greeneyez04@hotmail.com |
 Skyler |
Town: Guilford, Indiana Deaf dog: Skyler is a 14 week old Boxer. "My daughter bought Skyler from a local breeder. We were both looking for Boxer pups and she wanted a white one. I had my heart set on a Brindle. However, after discovering that Skyler was deaf my daughter realized that she was not going to have the time to give her the extra time and training she would need. I was looking for a pup to train as a service dog since I have Multiple Sclerosis. I have to admit I had my concerns about taking her in but having physical challenges myself I thought I could understand her and be patient enough to train her. We're learning a lot together and she already knows a lot of basic obedience. She is the sweetest thing too! I am totally in love with her! Together I feel confident that we can do this!" Human companions: Mindy and Ken Riddell Other pets: Buster a 5 year old German Shepherd mix and 2 cats - Hopper & Frisky Email: skyler@notsobigdogs.com |
 Indy and Sarah - Bookends |
Town: Columbia City, Indiana Deaf dog: Indy Snow is a Great Dane, born 9-9-04. "Indy is the calmer of the two, but more daring. She was the first to go down the stairs, but you could see her mind working to figure out how to do it first. Indy is entirely white except for the spot beside her nose, a dot on her back and a gray outline of her left ear. Indy is also sight challenged." Sarah Black is a Great Dane, born 9-9-04. "Sarah is the cuddler and lover... she is also the follower. She is one step behind Indy all the way! Both puppies are from WV and were to be put down at 4 weeks due to their deafness. We adopted them after they were relocated to Bloomington, Indiana." Bringing these deaf girls into our life has been a wonder and a joy. We made a quick but informed decision to adopt them and gained the majority of our info from DDEAF and from the Deaf Dog list. We wouldn't trade these babies for anything. We are interested in meeting other deaf dog parents in our area. Human companions: Mom, Dad, 4 sisters (aged between 9 and 13) Other pets: Kiefer, a 3 year old fawn Dane male; 2 rats, JK and Scabbers; and 2 cockatiels, Emma and Suni. Email: ricstrina@yahoo.com |