How we found our dog

We have always had rescue dogs.  We had three rescue dogs up until last year when we lost our oldest Zack in August 2011, he was a fifteen year old mongrel.  I decided after Zack went that we would just stick with two dogs, two dogs were plenty.  However, I still caught myself checking Rescue Centres just to see what they had in, and one day I came accross an advert for a four month old bitch, a cross breed dog that was totally deaf.  She looked so much like Tilly the Jack that I already have that I just fell in love with her straight away.  However I kept reminding myself that I didn't really want another dog, but I could not stop thinking about her, I knew she would have a wonderful home with us.  Three days after I saw the advert after having looked at it everyday I showed it to my husband.  His reaction straight away was yes we would have her!

I contacted the rescue centre, the following week had a home check and on Saturday we go to pick up our first deaf dog!!

This is how the advert read.

Faith is one of the most affectionate pups I have ever had in my home. She loves her cuddles and having her tummy and back rubbed. She can often be found in your arms with her tummy on display for a gentle rub. She is great with other dogs, very playful and bouncy, so she needs a doggy companion who is still very lively and playful themselves, plus this will give the new owners lots more sleep as they will tire each other out *big smile*

Faith is Deaf but she is already picking up sign language really well, she is getting the hang of house training and has only had the odd accident in the night. She is also getting the practice of lead walking in the house and recall from the garden, all through sign language. She is a great girl and we are seeking the most special home for her where she will be loved and devoted.

She is currently in Burton-on-Trent and if homed within the area we are happy to teach the new owners all the signing skills if they do not already have experience of a deaf dog. She can be homed with children as long as they are kind and dog savvy as she may jump if suddenly approached from behind too fast. The children need to be of an age to understand the signing required or this will confuse her if she is being told to do something verbally, she will not know what is being asked of her.