Learn more about what you can expect when you bring a deaf pet into your life by exploring the following organizations and publications. And if you are ready to bring a new friend home, consider a deaf pet from one of the amazing rescues and shelters around North America.
Education & information
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D2Care - An organization dedicated to promoting the health, welfare, and quality of life for deaf dogs through outreach, advocacy, education and support
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Deaf Dog Atlas - Profiles of families living with deaf dogs all across the United States
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Deaf Dogs Rock - A site that educates the general public about deaf dogs, is a resource to deaf dog owners, and helps find forever homes for deaf dogs in need
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Deaf Dog Education Action Fund - An organization that provides education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs
Books on deaf pets
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Living with a Deaf Dog by Susan Cope Becker
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Hear Hear! A Guide to Training a Deaf Puppy by Barry Eaton
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Amazing Gracie by Dan Dye and Mark Beckloff
Places to donate/adopt
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Deaf Dogs Rock (US)
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Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline, Inc. (U.S. & CAN)
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Petfinder (US & CAN)
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Spotted Dog Dalmation Rescue (U.S.)