Our Deaf Dogs Rock Community sponsored 14 deaf (some vision impaired) dogs and puppies into special needs rescues in the third month of 2025! Thank you to every single person who donated to Deaf Dogs Rock in March 2025 so we can continue on our mission of helping deaf pups into rescue. A special thanks goes out to The Unstoppables Project for a grant they awarded to Deaf Dogs Rock so three deaf dogs could be sponsored into rescue in the month of March. The Unstoppables Project is a collective group of dog lovers who have a passion for the perfectly imperfect and they advocate for, educate about and financially support dogs that are differently abled.
It takes a thoughtful and giving tribe of animal lovers to support Deaf Dogs Rock to continue to carry out our mission of helping one deaf dog at a time. Deaf Dogs Rock spends between $2500 and $4000.00 each month on Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorships. If you would like to help sponsor a deaf dog out of a kill shelter into the safe arms of rescue, please click here to Donate.
If you would like to donate in honor of a person, your deaf dog or in memory of one of your pets, you can send us a photo for our Honor/Memory Wall and donate here.
Every single day on our Deaf Dogs Rock FB page you will see Rescue posts on our Deaf Dogs Rock FB page which we put up for shelters across the country trying to get deaf dogs out of over crowded shelters before their time is up and they are euthanized. Sometimes a deaf dog who is surrendered only has a day or two for the opportunity to be pulled by a reputable foster based rescue so that is why you will see our organizations offer $250-$300 on almost every rescue plea we post up on our Deaf Dogs Rock FB page so we can encourage rescues to help a deaf dog in need. Without the financial sponsorship offers to help with each dog’s vetting expenses, may of the deaf shelter dogs would parish and surely die within a few days.
The core mission of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorship program is to set up each deaf dog or puppy for success by sending them into a experienced special needs rescue where they can go into a experienced deaf dog foster homes. The foster homes are committed to training and socializing each deaf dog that comes into their care before they are available for adoption. This way, each foster advocate gets the opportunity to live with the deaf pup for awhile, work with the deaf dog, and accurately evaluate each deaf dog/puppy to make sure the organization makes the very best match for each deaf dog when it comes to finding the right home for that particular deaf dog.
Deaf Dogs Rock works directly with shelters, rescues, sanctuaries, private individuals, and breeders to help get each deaf puppy into our Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorship program and into rescue. By doing so, each deaf pup gets the individual training, vetting, socialization, and TLC to grow up to become a cherished member of society. Deaf Dogs Rock is a judgement free zone and our number one priority will always be to help deaf dogs and puppies get a fresh start and a chance at a great life.
When our rescue partners screen potential new homes for a deaf dog/puppy, each rescue has a specific set of guidelines to follow when considering a new home for example; like checking all references, talking to the applicant’s veterinarian, and performing a thorough home visit to make sure each home is a safe place for a deaf or deaf/blind dog. This is why our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue Sponsorship program is so important to get the deaf dog out of the shelter (or from an individual) and help our partner rescues set up each deaf pup for a successful happy life in their new home. We do this by helping each rescue with vetting expenses so each puppy ends up in a rescue that specifically advocates for them and fully vets each special needs pup. Our Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorship program financially sponsors deaf dogs/puppies so each pup can be vaccinated and spay/neutered before they are adopted to a new family. We only work with rescue partners and advocacy organizations who are committed in making sure each deaf pup is spay/neutered before being placed in a new home (unless they are Great Danes or Dalmatians which need to done after 12 months of age).
Our amazing Deaf Dogs Rock community sponsored another 14 deaf dogs/pups into rescue in March 2025 which is a huge accomplishment in a recession. In 2024 Deaf Dogs Rock has sponsored 149 deaf pups into the safe arms of rescue and we are kicking off 2025 starting with 38 deaf pups sponsored into rescue since 1/1/2025. So far since the beginning of our Rocker Dog/Puppy Program several years ago, Deaf Dogs Rock has sponsored 1715 deaf dogs into rescue (as of 3/31/25).
Our March 2025 DDR Rescue Sponsorship Recaps are below:
Adele – Green Dogs Unleashed – Virginia – PENDING
When a person reached out and wanted to list her deaf Sheepdoodle puppy Adele, we sent her information on our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue Sponsorship program and asked her if she wouldn’t mind us reaching out to our partner rescue here in Virginia. We reached out to Green Dogs Unleashed Rescue to see if they had room in their program for Adele. Green Dogs Unleashed specializes in rescuing deaf and deaf/blind dogs and puppies but they also have an amazing foster program in which their local foster families attend group positive reinforcement training classes at GDU to help each deaf puppy have a strong training foundation to set each puppy up for success in the future. Patty who had the puppy agreed to participate in our Rocker Puppy program and we connected her with GDU to get Adele to GDU headquarters after she received her first and second set of Dhpp vax.
Adele arrived at GDU on March 1, 2025. Adele is a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy – Dog Rescue Sponsorship program so we sent in her sponsorship to GDU to help them with her vetting expenses.
Tetris -Perfect Imperfections Rescue – CT
Our friends at Perfect Imperfections Rescue in Watertown CT rescued this little deaf poodle mix puppy Tetris. Tetris will be in good hands and will also be a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy -Dog Rescue Sponsorship program to help Perfect Imperfections with Tetris’ vetting expenses to get him ready for adoption in the near future.
Popcorn CA to Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue – Arizona
When a person reached out to Deaf Dogs Rock for help when she discovered her Aussie puppy Popcorn was deaf. First she sent a courtesy adoption listing in for Popcorn for our Adoptable Deaf Dogs section and she had a lot of interest in people adopting Popcorn but she feared she would make the wrong decision. When she told us about her fears, Deaf Dogs Rock reached out to our partners at Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue in Arizona to see if they had room in their program for Popcorn and they did. Popcorn arrived on 3/3/25 to Arizona and is now with Amazing Aussies. Popcorn will be a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue Sponsorship program to help Amazing Aussies with Popcorn’s upcoming vetting bills.
Astro, Miles and Beau Francis – North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue
Astro
Above: 7 month old Astro was dumped by a breeder in the Houston area and North Texas Aussie Rescue stepped up and rescued him.
Miles
Sweet 8 year old deaf Aussie Miles was an owner surrender due to his owner moving and Mile’s anxiety. He is a total sweet heart.
Beau Francis
Beau Francis is a 1.5 year old who was abandoned on a property in Arkansas.
Thanks to the North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue, deaf Aussies Astro, Miles and Beau Francis are now safely in rescue. All three will be recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue Sponsorship fund to help NTASR with their vetting expenses.
11 week old deaf Aussie Puppy Sprout – Speak Rescue and Sanctuary
Our friends at Speak Rescue and Sanctuary near St. Louis MO has been overwhelmed with requests for taking deaf Double Merle Aussie pups on a daily basis. Even though they are bursting at the seams they made one more spot for this little male deaf 11 week old Aussie puppy Sprout and we are so glad they did. This sweet little boy will be a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue Sponsorship program to help Speak with some of his vetting expenses.
Daphne – Perfect Imperfections Rescue – CT
Sweet deaf puppy Daphne is now safely with Perfect Imperfections Rescue in Watertown CT. She will get lost of love and socialization with Trisha the director at Perfect Imperfections. Daphne will be a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue Sponsorship to help Perfect Imperfections with her vetting expenses.
Lucy – Pink Heart Rescue
Deaf Dogs Rock put up a rescue plea at the end of Feb. for deaf Catahoula girl Lucy who was at a shelter in Kerrville Texas. Our friends at Pink Heart Rescue rallied and found Lucy a foster home in Ohio (with no cats) so Lucy is now safe. Lucy will be a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy/Dog Rescue sponsorship program to help Pink Heart Rescue with Lucy’s vetting expenses. We are thankful to The Unstoppables Project for providing Deaf Dogs Rock with a grant to help deaf and deaf/blind shelter dogs out of kill shelters into the safe arms of special needs rescues where they can be vetted and go on to find loving forever homes.
Woodie and Harry – Pottsboro Animal Welfare Society
On March 12, 2025 Deaf Dogs Rock put out a rescue sponsorship offer for FIVE special needs pups who ended up in the Dallas Fort Worth Shelter and were desperate to have a rescue pull them.
Above photo: Harry in foster care – Photo courtesy of Pottsboro Animal Welfare Society
Above photo: Woodie in foster care (courtesy of the Pottsboro Animal Welfare Society)
We are happy to report both Woodie and Harry were pulled by Pottsboro Animal Welfare Society in Pottsboro TX where both pups senior dogs will go into loving foster homes, get their much needed care and vetting done. Both Woodie and Harry are recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue Sponsorship fund to help with their vetting expenses thanks to a Grant from The Unstoppables Project. Each dog received a $250 sponsorship to go directly to their vetting and care. We want to thank The Unstoppables Project for supporting organizations like Deaf Dogs Rock who advocate and sponsor deaf and deaf/blind dogs into rescues like Pottsboro Animal Welfare Society.
Khaki and Cotton – Speak Rescue and Sanctuary MO
On the first day of Spring, our friends at Speak Rescue and Sanctuary celebrated by pulling two double merle pups from a local shelter to the safety of their rescue. Khaki, an 11-week-old Havanese/poodle who weighs just 6.4 lbs and Cotton, a floofy 16-week-old Bichon Frise, weighing 8.4 lbs. will now have a fresh new beginning. Both Khaki and Cotton will be recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy/Dog Rescue Sponsorship program to help Speak with their upcoming vetting to get them ready for adoption in the near future.
Deaf Aussie Puppy Rocket – Northern California Aussie Rescue – PENDING
When we saw little Aussie puppy Rocket was looking for a foster home and some help with vetting, we reached out to No. California Aussie Rescue to let them know Deaf Dogs Rock could help with his vetting expenses. Rocket is a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue Sponsorship program thanks to our supporters who continue to support our mission to help one deaf dog and puppy at a time.
Thanks again to each and every one of you who support our Deaf Dogs Rock mission to help the most vulnerable of dogs out of kill shelters across the country. Because of you financial support these deaf and deaf/blind pups have a second chance at a fulfilling and happy life.
My heart is full!
~ Christina Lee – Deaf Dogs Rock
