Deaf Dogs Rock

Rocking DIY Dog Ornaments

Since I love to make special personalized Christmas gifts, I thought all you dog lovers would love my DIY [...]

Rocking DIY Dog Ornaments

Fourth of July Safety Tips for Dogs

Some great tips from our friends at Petfinder.com/July4summersafetytips Since so many of our readers have hearing dogs and deaf dogs [...]

Fourth of July Safety Tips for Dogs

10 Reasons Why Deaf Dogs Rock

Our Deaf Dogs Rock community truly believes our deaf dogs have natural super powers because of their heightened senses, [...]

10 Reasons Why Deaf Dogs Rock

Mushroom Poisoning in Dogs

I just read a story this morning of another dog dying of mushroom poisoning because they had no idea mushrooms [...]

Mushroom Poisoning in Dogs

Potty Training

Let me start off by saying potty training is hard work but it needs to be your number one priority. [...]

Potty Training

Bleu’s Happy Tail

Bleu's Happy Tail submitted by Sarah Ziolkowski Meet our beautiful deaf, blue eyed pibble Bleu! My Husband and I are [...]

Bleu’s Happy Tail

Tether Training Your Deaf Dogs

Tether Training Your Deaf Dogs by Christina Lee - Deaf Dogs Rock I personally think directional training is everything when [...]

Tether Training Your Deaf Dogs

Deaf Puppy Leash Training

When our new deaf puppy Bowie got here he wanted to play "tug of war: with his leash every time [...]

Deaf Puppy Leash Training

BJ-Adopted

Update 5/17/18: BJ has been adopted.  

BJ-Adopted

Deaf Dog Rescue of America

It gives me great pleasure to add Deaf Dog Rescue of America run by Lisa and Mark Tipton to our Rescue [...]

Deaf Dog Rescue of America

Jake – Adopted

Update 3/01/18: Jake has been adopted!      

Jake – Adopted

Elliot -Adopted

Update 2/28/18: Elliot has been adopted!        

Elliot -Adopted

Blue – Adopted

Update 1/19/18: Blue has been adopted!     Blue is not easily startled, despite being deaf. Even if she is [...]

Blue – Adopted

Astrid – OH

Update 9/13/17: Astrid has been adopted! Update 12/13/16: Astrid is an active gal who loves long walks; she is sure to [...]

Astrid – OH

Booger – Adopted

Update 8/30/17: Booger has been adopted! Booger is a fun loving, energetic dog. During the day he wants to play [...]

Booger – Adopted

Tonka – Adopted

Update 8/09/17: Tonka has been adopted!   From Virginia:  Tonka has finally found his furever home! Thank you for sharing him [...]

Tonka – Adopted

10 Summer Tips On Keeping Your Dog Cool

1. Watch out for signs of heatstroke or known as Hyperthermia in your dog: Symptoms include panting, lethargy, drooling, fever, vomiting and [...]

10 Summer Tips On Keeping Your Dog Cool

Saint Nicholas – Adopted

Update 7/23/17: Saint Nicholas has been adopted!   Nick is sweet and playful. He has been good with all other [...]

Saint Nicholas – Adopted

Barbie – Adopted

Update May 2017: Barbie has been adopted!      

Barbie – Adopted

Kia – Adopted

Update 6/18/17: Sweet Kia has officially been adopted!  

Kia – Adopted

Blaze – Adopted

Update 6/05/17: Blaze has been adopted!  ( Hi, my name is Blaze. I am a 4 year old Pit bull [...]

Blaze – Adopted

Freckles – Adopted

Update 6/05/17: Freckles has been adopted!   Freckles is house and leash trained, and she knows basic commands. She is [...]

Freckles – Adopted

Jake – Adopted

Update 6/04/17: Jake has officially been adopted. Live long and prosper Jake! MYou would not know this as Jake has [...]

Jake – Adopted

Alex – Adopted

Update 6/04/17: We got wonderful news that deaf dog Alex has been adopted and he has a new family. Alex [...]

Alex – Adopted

Vigo – Adopted

Update 6/5/17: Great news Vigo has been adopted!       My human friends have discovered that I am at [...]

Vigo – Adopted

Daisy – VA

Update 6/04/17: Daisy has been adopted!  Daisy came to us from another rescue in the western part of Virginia, who [...]

Daisy – VA

Benny – Adopted

Update 6/01/17: Benny has been adopted!   Benny came to our shelter in September 18, 2016. He was a stray [...]

Benny – Adopted

Luna – Adopted

Update 6/01/17: Luna has been adopted!     This stunning purebred Australian Shepherd is sure gorgeous, and has one of [...]

Luna – Adopted

Silver – Adopted

Update 6/03/17: Silver has been adopted! A big shout out and thanks to Karla at iRescue who worked with Silver [...]

Silver – Adopted

Gandalf – Adopted

Update 5/25/17: Gandalf has been adopted! Thanks everyone who shared him! MORE ABOUT GANDALF House trained • Spayed/Neutered • Special [...]

Gandalf – Adopted

Sissy – Adopted

Update 5/23/17: Sissy has been adopted! She's very energetic, playful, and loving. She's just a puppy, but very smart and [...]

Sissy – Adopted

Max – Adopted

Update 4/20/17: Deaf dog Max has found a loving forever home and he has been adopted! Max is a 9 [...]

Max – Adopted

Southpaw – Adopted

Update 4/20/17: Southpaw has been adopted! Southpaw is an amazing young deaf dog. He was found running as a stray, [...]

Southpaw – Adopted

Leila – Adopted

Update 4/20/17: We have great news! Deaf dog Leila has been adopted! Leila is a very special pup. Leila is [...]

Leila – Adopted

Mabas – Adopted

Update 4/19/17: Great news Mabas has been adopted! Meet Mabas! From his foster home: We recently began to foster a [...]

Mabas – Adopted

Luna Earns Nose Work Title

Written by Stacy Diaz Luna (formerly Mushroom) was one of 12 pups. She and her entire family were in a [...]

Luna Earns Nose Work Title

Bandit’s Happy Tail

This note and story was written by Bandit's mama Karen Nielsen. Here is my story on Bandit. I would love [...]

Bandit’s Happy Tail

Zima’s Happy Tail

Zima’s Forever Home - Zima's Happy Tail Written by Elizabeth Crites (aka Vicky)   My husband always wanted a black [...]

Zima’s Happy Tail

October Rocker Sponsorships

October has been a very busy month here at Deaf Dogs Rock Headquarters in Virginia. We have shelters from across [...]

October Rocker Sponsorships

Dude Rocks!

This is Dude's Happy Tail sent in by Dude's daddy Brandon T. Graham. I have a white boxer that is [...]

Dude Rocks!

What is A Double Merle?

Many of our Deaf Dogs Rock Community have double merle deaf and deaf/blind dogs so we wanted to share this [...]

What is A Double Merle?

August Rocker Sponsorships

August has been a very busy month here at Deaf Dogs Rock. Our Rocker Puppy program is in full swing [...]

August Rocker Sponsorships

Deafness in Senior Dogs

By: Christina Lee - Deaf Dogs Rock We get many questions about deaf dogs here at DeafDogsRock.com but lately we've [...]

Deafness in Senior Dogs

Jake’s Happy Tail

I truly adore getting Happy Tails like Jake's Happy Tail. I love when a special family comes forward and instead [...]

Jake’s Happy Tail

Fergus’ Happy Tail

Fergus' Happy Tail written by Stephanie of Portland Oregon Fergus rescued me almost eight years ago when he was six [...]

Fergus’ Happy Tail

Booster Campaign – CLOSED

Update 5/09/2016: Thanks to everyone who participated in our T-shirt/tank top Booster campaign to raise money for deaf dogs in [...]

Booster Campaign – CLOSED

Helen Keller’s Happy Tail

I personally hate it when shelters have really nice deaf dogs as "rescue only" and I am so thrilled Hope [...]

Helen Keller’s Happy Tail

Bianca’s Happy Tail

I got my 1st Italian Greyhound about 7 years ago. She was 3 months old and I named her Sophie. [...]

Bianca’s Happy Tail

Lola’s Happy Tail

 Lola's Happy Tail is told by her human mommy Kayla. Meet 'Lola,' the deaf pit bull. Our family of 5 [...]

Lola’s Happy Tail

Annika’s Happy Tail

We heard about Junior the deaf English Bulldog who is also Annika's little buddy earning his CGC Award. Junior is [...]

Annika’s Happy Tail

Mimi’s Happy Tail

Mimi's Happy Tail was written by Kirsten Solberg to celebrate Mimi's three year Anniversary since she joined their family. Mimi's [...]

Mimi’s Happy Tail

Bonnie’s Happy Tail

Thank you to Tamara Kelly for sending me Bonnie's Happy Tail! I just love reading stories with a happy ending [...]

Bonnie’s Happy Tail

Chloe’s Happy Tail

Chloe's Happy Tail was sent by her mommy Jackie Fithian from San Bernardino, CA. Her name is Chloe. I rescued [...]

Chloe’s Happy Tail

Deaf Dogs Rock Sponsors Pirate

Deaf Dogs Rock had got an email from Sally Coppedge the founder of the Oklahoma Boston Terrier Rescue. She was [...]

Deaf Dogs Rock Sponsors Pirate

Adopt A-Shelter-Dog Month

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month so we want to bring awareness to shelter dog adoption here at DDR. Deaf Dogs Rock [...]

Adopt A-Shelter-Dog Month

Lucky’s Happy Tail

It isn't often we get a Happy Tail from Pretoria South Africa (actually we have never gotten a Happy Tail [...]

Lucky’s Happy Tail

Penny’s Happy Tail

This Deaf Dogs Rock Happy Tail story was submitted by Charity Book. We were so excited to get news one [...]

Penny’s Happy Tail

Reilly’s Happy Tail

Mary was kind enough to send me this sweet note telling me about her two special needs dogs. She has [...]

Reilly’s Happy Tail

Ozzie’s Happy Tail

Hello, my name is Sharon I live in Missouri with an amazing deaf dog named Ozzie! He is almost two [...]

Ozzie’s Happy Tail

Dahlia’s Happy Tail

Rockers, we were so excited to hear Dahlia's foster family has decided to make it official and adopt her! Thanks [...]

Dahlia’s Happy Tail

Zippy and Britches Happy Tail

This is Zippy and Britches Happy Tail submitted by Haven H. Sibley. Meet my girls Zippy and Britches. This is [...]

Zippy and Britches Happy Tail

Merlin’s Happy Tail

This is Merlin's Happy Tail told by Merlin's human mom Katie Rannou. To say that Merlin has changed our lives [...]

Merlin’s Happy Tail

Chance’s Happy Tail

Chance’s Welcome Home Story ~Vicky & Jeff Darnell We have been bursting at the seams waiting to share this exciting [...]

Chance’s Happy Tail

Hero Dog Max

Here at Deaf Dogs Rock we love our country.  We love our dogs.  We love our brothers and sisters serving [...]

Hero Dog Max

Reggie’s Story

Update 5-25-2015: Reggie and his family are Rescue Warriors and just taking a look at Reggie The Deaf Pit Bull [...]

Reggie’s Story

Junior Earns his CGC

I ran Junior's Happy Tail Story over a year ago but since it is one of our all time favorite [...]

Junior Earns his CGC

Bialy Gets Her CGC

This beautiful deaf pit bull (we call them pibbles) is Bialy (pronounced bee a lee). Bialy is a deaf pibble [...]

Bialy Gets Her CGC

Kaos Rocks Her Agility Trials

I love some of the great stories we are receiving here at Deaf Dogs Rock which include deaf dogs participating [...]

Kaos Rocks Her Agility Trials

Bunny’s Happy Tail

My name is Shelley Ackerman and this is the Happy Tail about my deaf dog Bunny. I lost my hearing [...]

Bunny’s Happy Tail

Marlie’s Happy Tail

Marlie's Happy Tail was submitted by Kelley Poole. Thanks Kelley for sharing Marlie's Happy Tail with Deaf Dogs Rock. According [...]

Marlie’s Happy Tail

Ellie’s Happy Tail

It give me great pleasure to share Ellie's Happy Tail to all of our DDR readers because she was featured [...]

Ellie’s Happy Tail

Winter Dogs

We had a winter storm here at Deaf Dogs Rock Headquarters yesterday. We dug out today but we had frigid [...]

Winter Dogs

Keller’s Happy Tail

By Jessica Bailey I work at a grooming salon as a bather and have ALWAYS a wanted a dog. I [...]

Keller’s Happy Tail

DDR Sponsors 45 Dogs in 2014

Sometimes we get so darned busy around the Deaf Dogs Rock Headquarters, we forget to stop and take a look [...]

DDR Sponsors 45 Dogs in 2014

Marlee’s Happy Tail

This is Marlee's Happy Tail told by her human mom Kelley Spears. Meet Marlee! This is her Happy Tail. Marlee [...]

Marlee’s Happy Tail

DDR Helps Puppy In OH

Back in July Deaf Dogs Rock received an email for help from someone who needed help finding their 8 week [...]

DDR Helps Puppy In OH

DDR Sponsors 3 Pups into Rescue

Deaf Dogs Rock had the pleasure of sponsoring and transporting THREE special needs Aussie mix puppies last weekend to Green [...]

DDR Sponsors 3 Pups into Rescue

Jeff’s Happy Tail

Jeff's Happy Tail is written by Summer Frazier. Thanks Summer for sharing Jeff with all of our readers and for [...]

Jeff’s Happy Tail

DDR Helps Axl Rose

A few months back we reached out to our friend and fellow rescuer Laurie Metzger with All Paws Rescue in St [...]

DDR Helps Axl Rose

Kira’s Happy Tail

Kira's Happy Tail - By: Shannon Brandl We sure didn’t need another dog…. But sometimes the dog picks you. Let [...]

Kira’s Happy Tail

Gotti’s Happy Tail

By Danielle Reynolds Back in 2006, I was living in Arizona. I had gone to the pet store to find [...]

Gotti’s Happy Tail

Molly’s Happy Tail

This story was submitted by Kaye Gorman and this is Molly's Happy Tail: We saw Molly on my Facebook postings [...]

Molly’s Happy Tail

Dudley Wins The Dog Lottery

Update 11-19-2014: Dudley aka Apollo is doing great in his new home! Here are some photos of him "chillin like [...]

Dudley Wins The Dog Lottery

DDR Helps Harley

Update 11-17-2014 from Brittany Walters and her dog Lola now Harley: They use to call me Lola but my new [...]

DDR Helps Harley

Canada’s Happy Tail

It is very rare we run across a deaf greyhound so I was so excited when I received Canada's Happy [...]

Canada’s Happy Tail

Wily’s Happy Tail

Update: Wily was one of my very first rescues out of Chesterfield SC. It took me 12 hours of driving [...]

Wily’s Happy Tail

Tyson’s Happy Tail

We received a wonderful update on deaf boxer Tyson from his mom Trisha Sluder so I thought I would share [...]

Tyson’s Happy Tail

Dega’s Happy Tail

This is Dega's Happy Tail told by his human mommy Kristen Oddi. Dega is a Boston Terrier who was born [...]

Dega’s Happy Tail

Deaf Dogs Rock Helps Dublin

A little over a week ago I received another late night email about a deaf boxer puppy who needed help. [...]

Deaf Dogs Rock Helps Dublin

Harrison’s Happy Tail

Thanks to Elizabeth who just sent us in Harrison's Happy Tail. Tomorrow is Harrison's Birthday so what better way to [...]

Harrison’s Happy Tail

DDR Sponsors Starfish

Sometimes we see and urgent request for sponsorship so Deaf Dogs Rock donated $100 to go to help Starfish a [...]

DDR Sponsors Starfish

Pinky’s Happy Tail

Update: Unfortunately last year Pinky's mom and dad died tragically in an automobile accident. Pinky is now living with family [...]

Pinky’s Happy Tail

Leillani’s Happy Tail

We want to congratulate Victoria and Leillani who found each other on our Deaf Dogs Rock Facebook page. Victoria is [...]

Leillani’s Happy Tail

Happy National Dog Day!

This holiday (also known as National Dog Appreciation Day) has been celebrated every year on August 26th since 2004. The purpose [...]

Happy National Dog Day!

Hope’s Story

About four and a half years ago we were given one of many deaf dogs we had the pleasure of [...]

Hope’s Story

Molly’s Happy Tail

It is Molly's one year Anniversary since Kimberly got this sweet baby girl. Happy "Gotcha Day Molly"! It's been one [...]

Molly’s Happy Tail

Sabrina Wins the JackPot

This beautiful white boxer deaf girl came from a rescue into a loving family and is now a registered therapy dog. [...]

Sabrina Wins the JackPot

Deaf Therapy Dog Whiskey

This is the story of  my little buddy Whiskey our Deaf Therapy Dog. My name is Billy and I had [...]

Deaf Therapy Dog Whiskey

Skye Earns Her CGC Award

Skye has earned her AKC Canine Good Citizen Award! From Deb Soricellie: This is my deaf boxer girl Skye. I [...]

Skye Earns Her CGC Award

Snow’s Happy Tail

This story was sent in by Shannon Grandon and Terry Grandon. This is Snow's Happy Tail Snow was rescued from [...]

Snow’s Happy Tail

Falcon’s Happy Tail

I am very happy to share a local rescue of a deaf dog from our friends at Angels of Assisi [...]

Falcon’s Happy Tail

Graycie’s Happy Tail

This is Gracie's Happy Tail told by Aarden Gross. Hi My name is Aarden and I would just like to [...]

Graycie’s Happy Tail

Old Dog and New Tricks

Please welcome our guest blogger Bernard - Lima Chavez from Dog and His Boy Blog. Old Dog and New Tricks [...]

Old Dog and New Tricks

Watkinson Students ROCK!

I haven't updated this post since Dozer found his new forever home in Washington State. Here is the story of [...]

Watkinson Students ROCK!

The Adams 5 Pack Goes Viral!

We have always known Donna and Mac Adams of Richmond, Virginia were special when we met them a few years [...]

The Adams 5 Pack Goes Viral!

Fifty Needs Our Help!

Deaf Dogs Rock is so fortunate to know so many amazing rescue warrior men and women throughout the United States. [...]

Fifty Needs Our Help!

Alyx’s Happy Tail

This Happy Tail was sent in by Monica Auriemma. Thanks Monica for sharing Alyx's Happy Tail! ~ Christina Lee - Deaf [...]

Alyx’s Happy Tail

Charlie’s Happy Tail

Hi I'm Casey Weber. This is my deaf dog Charlie's Happy Tail. I believe he is a Catahoula Leopard Cur. [...]

Charlie’s Happy Tail

Deaf Dogs Rock Helps Rusty

Three weeks ago I kept getting links sent to me on Facebook that featured an older deaf dog named Rusty [...]

Deaf Dogs Rock Helps Rusty

Therapy Dog Zoey

When I read deaf dog Zoey's Therapy Dog story from her human mom KJ Shea, there was one thing that [...]

Therapy Dog Zoey

Deaf Dogs Rock Helps 2 Deaf Dogs

DeafDogsRock.com's adoptable deaf dog listing policy is we don't list unneutered dogs so sometimes DDR can step up and help [...]

Deaf Dogs Rock Helps 2 Deaf Dogs