Meet adoptable deaf, six month old bully mix puppy Phantom who is looking for a loving forever home with someone who will make positive reinforcement sign training/socialization/enrichment a priority and always keep him safe.
From his rescue advocate: Phantom was brought to Clarendon County Animal Control in Manning, SC to be euthanized. That shelter does not network, help or treat the animals. They just euthanize. Our rescue tagged Phantom with little to no working knowledge of him because we saw a puppy and that is all we needed to know.
Phantom arrived to our foster program last week. We are an alliance who saves, fixes up and sends dogs north to our partners. While in foster, we realized he was deaf, and therefore none of our rescue partners are willing to take him. Instead of him being returned or sitting in our care forever, since our reach is for rescue transfers NOT truly adoption, and our following is small, we are seeking support to placing an adorable pup.
Meet Phantom, a 6-month-old Great Dane mix who is a whole lot of puppy.
While his hearing loss hasn’t been formally confirmed through testing, it’s become pretty apparent that Phantom cannot hear.
Phantom is a happy, playful, energetic boy with a BIG personality. He’s smart, curious, loves other dogs, and has already figured out how to watch his furry friends for cues about what’s going on around him.
But here’s where we need some help.
Phantom needs an experienced foster, rescue, or adopter who understands deaf dogs or is genuinely committed to learning how to train and communicate with one.
He’s still VERY much a puppy! He’s energetic, occasionally mouthy, and learning boundaries, potty training, and crate training. Add hearing loss into the mix, and he needs extra patience, structure, and consistency.
A confident, well-mannered dog companion could be a wonderful influence on him! He already learns so much just by watching other dogs.
We want to set Phantom up for success, which means finding the RIGHT environment.
Phantom doesn’t need someone to feel sorry for him. He needs someone willing to teach him.
He currently is located in Summerville, SC near Charleston.
We have TONS of videos of him and if you would like to see the videos please email Danielle at Danielle@journeyhomerescuealliance.org
Phantom is available for adoption in the state of South Carolina only. His adoption fee is $200 to a screened and approved home.
