West Virginia Deaf Dogs
 Nikita and Xena |
Town: Middleway, West Virginia Deaf dog: Nikita is a very sweet, playful, & bossy Great Dame. She barks a LOT, which surprises people! She tells her siblings ALL about it, whatever that is - I sure wish I could understand BARK language! I got her because of Jody and Aspen (check out MD) and the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League. Then cause of her I got sucked into rescue and am now the WV coordinator! Please visit HeavenlyDanes.com. Human companions: Jules Guthrie Other pets: Thor and Xena, Great Danes. Magpie, Thomasina, and Bob, cats. Mad Max the Maine Coon cat and various rodents the cats bring in and lets go alive! Email:DaneCrazy@HeavenlyDanes.com |
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Town: Huntington, West Virginia Deaf dog: Courtney is a 7 year old Dalmatian. She has a beautiful personality. She goes to nursing homes to visit the patients. She loves everyone, and thinks they should love her back. She is extremely intelligent. Her eyesight is perfect. She doesnt miss anything. Human companions: Greg and Hunter Other pets: Tasha, another dog. Email:msshunter@aol.com |
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Town: Cross Lanes, West Virginia Deaf dog: Annie is a 2 year old congenitally deaf Jack Russell Terrier. Her mom says, "She is sweet, very playful and tenacious. She is very intuitive and nurturing but will not back down from a good doggie brawl. We have 10 dogs and she keeps them all busy. Have thought of changing her name to Chaos, Hurricane or Scoot." Human companions: Olivia L. Bravo, and her significant other, Richard, a veterinarian Other pets: Pooh, Goldie (epileptic), B.B., Katie (epileptic), Allie (blind), and Edmund, a 10 year old rabbit. Email: obravo@charter.net |
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Town: Belleville, West Virginia Deaf dog: Sissyboy is a Beagle-Retriever mix. He was the runt in a litter that my husband's dog had in November. He is 6 months old and also Epileptic. In his eyes, I don't own him, he owns me. He wants to be the only dog here. He is such a sweet dog. I will soon begin training him using hand signals. I know we both will learn a lot. Human companions: Jools and husband Bob Thomas, and kids Ty and Ryan. Other pets: 2 cats Jonie and Mo. Fred my 1st dog, Chubbygirl (Sissyboy's mother), a neighbor's dog named Chubs, (he thinks he lives here), and Sissyboy's brothers Rex, Blackie, Ricky, and Patch. Email: disturbedncrazy@msn.com |
 Hushpuppy  Neo |
Town: Elkins, West Virginia Deaf dogs: Hushpuppy and his brother, Catfish, came to us in May of 2001 as 4 month old puppies. They are Australian Shepherds. Hushpuppy is deaf with some vision problems, his brother is a hearing dog. These dogs have been wonderful companions. While Hushpuppy enjoys his brother's company, he's an independent sort and is more of the leader. Hushpuppy is very energetic, agile, and a beautiful runner. He's very responsive to hand signals and other non-verbal signals. We are very lucky to have such a great dog! Neo was rescued from a shelter in Florida by members of the deafdogs yahoo list. We adopted him in September, 2002, at the age of 4 years. Neo is a ham, knows his hand signals, is an intelligent and affectionate dog. He has some eye issues but sees well enough (to chase cats!). He has fit in well with our crew. Human companions: Laura Heuchan. Other pets: Catfish, Aussie; and cat Corndog. Email: lheuchan@verizon.net |
 Lucy |
Town: St. Albans, West Virginia Deaf dog: Lucy is a 7 month old White Boxer. Her family says "Lucy is one of the eight boxers that I have living with me. She was born deaf, and she is one of my prides and joys. She is sweet, loving, beatiful, and high spirited. I communicate to her using ASL and a vibrating collar made especially for deaf dogs. She acts, plays and looks just like a hearing dog. She is a delight to behold running and playing with her brothers and sisters. She is always happy and loves to snuggle with me while I sleep at night. I can't imagine life without my Lucy. She is a gift from God!" Human companions: PJ Wilson Other pets: 7 Boxers, 6 other dogs of different breeds that I have rescued and kept. Email: PJBoxerlover@AOL.com |
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Town: Moundsville, West Virginia Deaf dog: Titan is a 9 month old Rottweiler. "I got Titan from the pound. He was either abused or born deaf. He is a great dog and is very friendly and learns hand signals very quickly. The only thing I can't do is get him to quit getting in the trash." Human companions: Melissa Lorentz Other pets: Tibet, a cat. Email: lissaannmu@yahoo.com |
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Town: Sistersville, West Virginia Deaf dog: Dice is an 11 year old Dalmatian. Human companions: Sharon Gilmore Email: bowwows@rcvideo.com |
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Huntington, West Virginia Deaf dog: Vern is a sweety. Despite his stubborn streak, he was very quick to catch on to commands. Human companions: Steph and Chris Other pets: Anonymous and Ana (cats) Email: coolbeanz619@yahoo.com |
SpookyMo |
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Pinegrove, West Virginia Deaf dog: SpookyMo a Boxer was given by a professional dog breed who was to have the little odd, deaf white one termanated. I couldnt let them do that.Hius outstanding beauty is matched only by his charm. Human companions: SpookyMo lives with my husband and Three sons.Ages 14,12,7 Other pets: Another rescue mission on a mixed breed and a shepard mix.One cat and a hampster. Email: justdrivingby@yahoo.com |