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Gracie (PA)

   

fostered in PA
5 months old 
white female
Natural ears
Docked Tail
Deaf
Adopted 2/04

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2/20/04
Gracie is doing GREAT. She is just about housebroken and is looking for a forever home. She is super with the kids and all the dogs. Won't you think about giving her a place to stay?
1/27/04 Gracie
Gracie is the sweetest, best tempered dog I have ever met. She is living with my 3 kids ages 6,10 and 13and four dogs. There are 3 males and one female, a boxer that normally does not allow other female dogs in her home. Gracie is the exception. Everyone that meets Gracie falls in love with her. She is so lovable and loves to sleep on her human. She sleeps in the bed and if you move she moves, she is the biggest cuddle bunny. She loves to play with my young pit/boxer Rudy. Rudy and Gracie play all day. Gracie must go with a young dog that can keep up with her energy level. She loves other dogs, my older boxers don't pay much attention to her but she tries to cuddle with them too. She is doing well with her housebreaking, the more you watch her the better she is. Its hard watching her all the time with other dogs and kids around. Sometimes I forget she is there, she is very quiet. Gracie rarely barks, only when she gets crated which is only for a few hrs 2-3 a day when no one is home. I think once she is totally housebroken she will be fine in the home free roam. She is still a pup. If I could have 5 dogs I would keep Gracie, her temperament and sweetness has won my whole family over and it will be hard to give her to her forever home. She would do best in a home that has a fenced yard or a home that must leash walk her at all times since she cannot hear. If you feel you have the time and commitment to adopt Gracie and give her all the love she deserves please email me.

12/02/03 - Gracie

Gracie is a 5 month old DEAF white girl. She has natural ears and a docked tail. She needs some training which is true with all 5 month old puppies. Gracie is not totally housebroken but she is close. If you have the desire to work with this wonderful girl you will end up with a special companion. Gracie is living in a home with lots of dogs and kids and loves EVERYONE!!!!!
A fenced yard would be perfect.

Want to know a little more about adopting a deaf puppy... Check out Rudy's Page.
12 Quick Facts About Deaf Dogs

1…Deaf dogs don't know they are deaf.
2…Deaf dogs don't care that they are deaf.
3…Deaf dogs are not suffering by being deaf.
4…Deaf dogs are dogs first.
5…Deaf dogs are representatives of their breed or combination of breeds second.
6…Deaf dogs are individual dogs with their own quirks and personalities third.
7…Deaf dogs are not more likely to become aggressive than any other dog in the same circumstances.
8…Deaf dogs may startle when awoken suddenly but can easily be conditioned to awake to a calm but alert state.
9…Deaf dogs are no less healthy than most hearing dogs.
10...Deaf dogs can be easier to train than hearing dogs.
11...Deaf dogs are very attentive to visual signals, including facial expression, body language and hand signals.
12...Deaf dogs get along just fine with other dogs and people as long as they are socialized from puppyhood on - just like hearing dogs.

Author: Heather Pate, 2002

For more information about deaf dogs visit the following link:

Deaf Dog Education Action Fund = http://www.deafdogs.org



If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out an online application first.  Then e-mail the contact below.  Be sure to include your full name, city, state, and area code in the subject line of your message.

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