Massachusetts Deaf Dogs
 Kashmir (left) and Bailey |
Town: Holliston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Kashmir is a five year-old Border Collie mix, born deaf. Human companion: Sandy Other pets: Bailey, a six year-old Springer Spaniel cross. Two cats - Mister and Murfle (brother and sister, both 11). Email: sandy3257@attbi.com |
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Town: Attleboro, Massachusetts Deaf dogs: Rugby, aka Copperline's Give it a Try, and Emily Kate, aka Copperline's Kiss me Kate, both congenitally deaf English Cocker Spaniels. Human companion: Lori Skinner Other pets: Cricket, an English Cocker Spaniel; Tucker, a Golden Retriever Email: copperlinecs@attbi.com |
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Town: Plymouth, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Ali is a 7 year old Rottwiler. My dog is the sweetest dog you will ever meet. Ali knows dozens of commands including family names. Human companion: Frank De Stito Email: fdestito@adelphia.net |
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Town: Boston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Goldie 9 year old Cocker Spaniel, Goldie recently had bilateral ear ablation due to chronic ear infections. She loves people and the attention they bestow upon her and is a fine detective. We're just now learning to live with her deafness. Human companions: Jackie and Harvey Martin Email: GoldieBelle00@aol.com |
 Shelby |
Town: Billerica, Massachusetts Deaf dogs: Shelby is a 14 year old Terrier mix. Shelby is a good dog with lots of patience, since I got involved in Rescue, he has seen many Chihuahuas come and go. He knows when I splash a little vanilla on him, that there are more Chihuahua coming in. He is about 90% deaf with hip displazure under control. Human companion: Ellen Schloss Other pets: 3 chihuahuas that I am fostering, several birds, fish and lizards. Email: Unknown |
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Town: Methuen, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Alexandra Rose is a 5 year old Dalmatian, as a pup, she was abused and dumped to fend for herself. When I adopted her, it took her awhile to trust again, but she is doing better everyday. I love her with all my heart :). Human companion: Mary C. McConnell Other pets: 2 senior cats, one senior golden, one very happy golden/shepard mix Email: Unknown |
 Duke |
Town: Norfolk, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Duke is a 6 year old Pit Bull mix, he is a great dog with a huge heart. He is very visual and needs to touch everyone and everything. . Human companion: Julie Hall Other pets: Cody, a lab mix, and Peanut, an English Bulldog. Email: julieh9999@aol.com |
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Town: Worcester, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Snowball is an 8 year old German Shepherd/Dalmatian mix, she was born deaf. Her owners use hand signs to communicate with her. Cheryl says that Snowball is the most loving dog she has ever known. Human companions: Cheryl and Kirk Knowlton (husband) and Aaron (son). Other pets: Snowball shares her house with 2 geckos, 1 snake and a cockatiel. Email: DUCK39@msn.com |
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Town: Framingham, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Russell, a Jack Russell Terrier, is cuddly, playful, smart, devoted and lovey dog. Human companions: Alicia and Dominic Garbarino. Email: thegarbos@aol.com |
Ruby is on the left and Rascal on the right |
Town: Plymouth, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Ruby & Rascal Ruby a one year old toy fox terrier is our second deaf dog. She is half-sister to our other deaf dog Rascal. Both were born deaf. They both love to snuggle. Rascal is a 2 year old Toy Fox Terrier. This little guy has added a lot of joy to our lives, he's always looking for a lap to sit on. Human companions: Amy Holmes Other pets: Shadow, mixed breed dog and two cats Angel and Tiger Email: fiddlerfair@aol.com |
 Lily |
Town: Mashpee, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Lily is a 2 year old Dalmatian/Lab Mix. Her family says "Lily is the greatest! We adopted her from Willing Heart Dalmatians when she was 3 months old. She is very gentle with kids and very smart! When we first got her it was very frustrating. Now, I forget a lot that she's deaf. She knows 20-30 signs is is working on agility and tracking. See Lily on our website. Please feel free to email us for any suggestions/support you need. Lily just turned 2 April Fool's Day!! (we're not sure of her birthday, but it's around then and the day fits her personality!) Living with a deaf dog is a rewarding experience. Human companions: Liz Slevin & daughter (6) Other pets: mini dachsund, sun conure 2 bunnies 7 chickens Email: twotoohappy@yahoo.com |
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Town: Marblehead, Massachusetts Deaf dog: I adopted Rain in March of this year. She was listed on www.deafdogs.org. She is an Australian Shepherd Mix. Rain is very alert and will bark to let me know that someone has either driven into or walked up the driveway. When we go for a walk, she will bark if she sees someone she does not recognize. She loves to sit at the front windows of the house and watch the outside world. Rain gets along great with other dogs and people. She and my other dog Shadow attend daycare Monday - Thursday. Everyone at daycare loves her. Rain is very sweet and playful (she does however like to steal objects and hide them). Human companions: Brandi Other pets: Shadow, Cocker Spaniel, 7 years Wellington, DSH Cat, 4 years Email: MizLarea@excite.com |
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Town: Revere, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Chi Chi a 6 year old Maltese. One of my neighbors couldn't take Chi Chi's hyperness any longer. He was 8 months old when I got him. The woman was pregnant and had another small child. They are not dog people and they didn't even realize he was deaf. She literally dropped him off at my house. My husband is an obedience dog trainer and was in charge of K9 Search & Rescue for the State. I came home the next day and my dog was sleeping, didn't even get up when I came in. I thought something was strange and my husband did a few things to test him. We confirmed he was deaf at the vets. He is such a good dog and we love him. Human companions: Myself & husband Other pets: Long haired German Shephard. Small birds and fish. Email: colby5@comcast.net |
 Bianca |
Town: Middleboro, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Bianca is no longer a puppy, but she still acts like one. She loves people and all other animals. Human companions: Bob, Chani, Brandon, Katt, Charlie and Joey Other pets: Bear is her best buddy and he's a Rottweiller, GSD, Husky mix. She loves to play with all the other dogs, big and small at Mom's work. Email: cplkitty@hotmail.com |
 Shadow |
Town: Fairhaven, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Shadow is a 1 yearold Shetland Sheepdog .Shadow was abandoned in a crate on the side of the street in the middle of summer.She was put into foster care by the New England Sheltie Rescue and I adopted her from there.By the time she was 6 mos.old she knew the signs for all the basic obedience commands.Now she has a big yard to run in and the only time she goes into her crate is when she wants to. Human companions: Linda Other pets: 1 cat named Little One Email: lpisz@comcast.net |
 Cotton |
Town: Boston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Cotton is a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Cotton came to us as a foster dog through Russell Rescue. He was thin, flea ridden, and covered in fly bites on old wounds. No one knew he was deaf until we got home alone and he did not respond to us calling him. In three days we were so in love with his sweetness and happiness, we had to add him to our family.He has bounded with our three year old female jack,Reilly, his personal hearing ear dog, and is working on melting the heart of our 16 year old male Jack, Rugby. He smiles and wags his tail during all of his waking hours and he has become a favorite in our neighborhood. Human companions: Ellen and Bill Other pets: Rugby a 16 year old JRT and Reilly a 3 year old JRT, 18 birds, one tarantula, and 2 toads Email: eltreed@earthlink.net |
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Town: Seekonk, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Sadie is a 10 year old Alaskan husky. Sadie was a rescue, Her deafness is the result of brain tumor surgery and liver abcess surgery and the meds given. But Sadie is a medical miracle...!! Human companions: Eileen Other pets: Snoop, Norwegian Elkkhound, 10 yrs, a rescue and JJ 1 1/2 yr also an Elkie Email: emseals@hotmail.com |
 Chopper |
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Salem, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Chopper is a 5 year old Rottweiler. He's just amazing! the most loyal, obedient dog i've ever owned! he loves kids, and other animals, a big flirt with women. chopper was born deaf and with the help of an awesome vet and amazing trainer, he's become a wonderful animal. and quite the sense of humor! if i give him a 'bad dog' sign, he'll turn his head so he doesn't see it! loves playing tricks, and certainly dispels the negetive myths surrounding both deaf dogs, and rottweilers. Human companions: Timothy Other pets: An english mastiff named kasey Email: vcycle@hotmail.com |
 Max |
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Beverly, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Max is a Great Dane that is 5. Max was given to us by the breeder where we bought our first great dane. He blends in with our other dogs so well that most people don't even know that he's deaf. He learnd hand commands but he usually reads our body language before we even ask. Human companions: Jeff and Joelle Other pets: Missy and Harley Email: joellemstone@aol.com |
Henry |
Town: Phillipston, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Henry (Haus) is a Cheapeake Bay Ret. that is 6 months old. Henry adopted by DDeafAdopted Dog Website from Wisc. to Massachusetts Summer 2004. He live with Deaf parent and Two hearing Daughters... Also with Two persian Cats and A horse.... He is hearing to Hard hearing cause by 1st buyer hunter man put him flea dip by 6 weeks old and become very sick till recovery Human companions: Two Parent and a couple daughters Other pets: Two Presian cats Sister 7 years old and Horse-APHA Email: RR2horses@aol.com |
Mattie |
Town: Harwich, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Mattie a Cattle Dog was a foster dog that I just could not let go. She is amazing, has done a lot of obedience work and is a great companion to her family. She is super around our newborn son. Thanks to Mattie, our hearts will always be open to deaf dogs. If anyone needs training advice, feel free to contact us. Human companions: Tom, Becky & Cooper Email: rtcyarbro@verizon.net |
Catlow & Neiko |
Town: North Andover, Massachusetts Deaf dog: Catlow came to us at roughly 4 years old (March 2003), very scared, timid and undersocialized but is doing better every day. She's now a ball nut and will stare at one for hours, just waiting for you to throw it... if you don't, she attempts to herd us toward the ball so we see what she wants. She's like a bull in a china shop compared to Neiko the princess... they are very funny together! Neiko an Australian Shepherd, born 1998. We rescued Neiko from a shelter at roughly 5 years of age (September 2003). Don't know how anyone could have given up this little princess. Neiko has had perfect house manners since day one, is a huge snuggle bug and just loves to go for walks. She's a great partner for Catlow. Human companions: Staci Other pets: 2 very tolerant cats, Madison and Lucy Email: deborah.olson@comcast.net |