Sheepies on pet finder
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There are 3 sheepies on Petfinder that I would LOVE to have. Unfortunately -- I don't live in the right state (MN)!  I check Petfinder EVERY DAY! Hubby says I'm getting obsessive ... but I won't sette for anything but an OES. There is an OES that comes with his sister (Gorgeous Springer!) I don't understand why someone in that area hasn't adopted them yet. ??? Hopefully it's because they are looking for just the "right family" for these awesome dogs !! |
| Grace,
Obsession isn't a bad thing! I became obsessed with getting a rescue a few years back. I would check the NEOESR website everyday and print pictures of the available dogs - but it never seemed to work out! Well, after a few years of this - the perfect little girl came into my life - I saw at the bottom of a sign-off on a LIst similar to this that NEOESR had a deaf sheepie mix puppy available (she hadn't made it to the website yet) and I jumped at the opportunity. When it's right - you'll know it! They seem to find you when they are meant to! Keep trying! Don't give up - rescuing a dog is one of the most gratifying experiences! Kristen |
Brit! OMG! A few YEARS?! ::falling off her chair:: You are a stronger woman than I! That's a long time - but you are right, the right one will come along when it is time. I'm just hoping mine doesn't take too long! 
Is she completely deaf? How is that going? Does she get on OK in her life? What kinds of things do you have to do to meet her special needs? |
| Grace,
I had two other dogs to keep me at bay while I waited the two years for Sydney to find me! 
I wouldn't have been able to wait 2 years otherwise! Believe me - I don't have that much control! 
Sydney is 2 years old and is completely deaf! I have taught her hand signals and she gets along just fine. Actually, most times I have to tell people she's deaf (RIGHT, RON???). The difference is - I knew what I was getting into - so I was prepared and started off immediately with training class - using hand signals (I was in class with 10 or so other dogs (hearing) and instead of voice commands - we came up with hand signals (some ASL commands, some normal obedience commands, and some made up). It's been a wonderful lesson - and my next dog will be DEAF too (most likely!). Best of Luck in your search! Kristen |
It was a good thing that you told me, too, as I was starting to feel a little bit sad that Sydney didn't like me! After all, she wouldn't come to me when I called her.  |
| I would have told you sooner - but I thought you knew already! It was funny to see you keep at it though!
She obviously liked you - she doesn't roll over for belly rubs from just anybody!
Kristen |
| I kept at it before you told me, because I refuse to be ignored. After you told me, I figured with patience, I could get her to hear again.
Seriously, I've always felt frustrated when I can't get a deaf dog's attention. With a hearing dog, call them and they'll come or at least look up at you to see what you want. With a deaf dog, it seems you have to wait until they feel like looking at you. Maybe in a quieter setting she'd be more attentive to motion and vibration? I've always admired people like you who have the incredible patience to work with a hearing impaired pooch. |
Ron wrote: I've always admired people like you who have the incredible patience to work with a hearing impaired pooch.
ROFL! Patience ??? Not sure I've ever been referred to as having that quality before! Thanks Ron! Actually, I haven't found it to be too difficult - at least when she's ignoring me she has an excuse - unlike her selective hearing sisters! |
| Brit and Ron -- you two are a hoot! LoL!
I just found out that 'Charity' on PetFinder is also deaf. She is a beautiful girl! I can't get Charity for two reasons 1) I don't live in her state and 2) I teach life skills to the blind in my home. I can't imagine what things would be like around here with blind clients and a deaf dog!  The poor pooch would get stepped on or hit with a cane! |
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