Kiefer tells the world that it's okay to be different.  He visits local deaf students to inspire them to achieve more in life.  Check out his video on Fox & Friends. http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-friends/index.html#/v/1523681790001/deaf-dog-inspires-kids-with-disabilities/?playlist_id=86912

The date was Dec. 16, 2010 and it was a very cold, drizzly day.  After a day of teaching classes, I showed up at Wild Bird Rescue to feed my education birds and do my duties as Assistant Director.  I have since retired from teaching and now I’m the E.D.   As I walked in the door, the former director, Bob, warned me an emaciated young dog was hanging around the building growling at all the volunteers.  He had called Animal Control which should be at the rescue center within a half hour to pick him up. Of course being nosy and the animal lover that I am, I put back on my coat and went outside to investigate.  The pup slowly came up to me and let me stroke him on the head.  Bob yelled out the door, “Since he comes to you, see if you can get him locked up in the kennel that’s over by the aviary” which I promptly did.  The pup curled up in a shivering ball on the wet grass.  I went inside to get a blank to over the dog with until AC came.

I decided to sit in the 6 by 8 ft. kennel with the pup until they arrived to pick him up. In a while Bob looked out the door of the rescue center to check on why I hadn’t come back inside.   Well…the minute I sat down beside this growling pup, he climbed up in my lap and collapsed in a deep sleep.  I just yelled to Bob to call AC and tell them not to come.  The pup spent the night with my vet on IV fluids and would be in and out of his office for about a week.  He weighed 20 lbs. on Dec. 16, 2010.  At the time the vet estimated his age to be 6 months.  Here he is today at 80 lbs.  He does agility, and will soon start competing in novice obedience and also is also enrolled in my dog club’s therapy dog training class and will soon be testing with the Delta Society.  He is Afghan Hound/GSD.  I know this because I was able to track down the lady who DELIBERATELY bred her Afghan to a GSD!  I named him Hap. The origin of the name is from the Old Norse and it means luck or fortune.  I am not sure who is luckier, me or Hap.  He has never growled again for any reason since that Dec. day.  I love this dog!!!

Gabriel was rescued from a date with a shotgun in Wyoming to come to life in South Carolina. He is deaf and blind, the result of breeding merle to merle, and his rescue saved my life, literally. He & my late son inspired me to start an internet rescue which has taken on a life of its own. Gabriel is my “spokespup” for ability, agility, love & laughter. He gives far more than he receives and I adore him.

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Auggie is a super sweet boy who will be on the larger side for an aussie. He is also deaf so he will need to be placed in a home with a fenced yard and someone willing to take the time with him to learn hand signals. He came to us from a hoarder who was practicing irresponsible breeding to say the least but he is thriving in his new foster home. Auggie is well on his way to learning basic commands and is a wonderful laid back boy. Won't you give him a chance? If interested you can email pawfectmatch@gmail.com  or visit their website at http://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=3733989

Hiya! I'm Reggie. I'm a happy go lucky boy that loves, love, loves to play! Did I mention that I love to play? I'm having a ball playing with all my foster siblings.  I'm going to need a special home because I'm deaf. Alot of love, patience, and experience is needed but I promise to make it worth your while! Won't you give him a chance? If interested you can email pawfectmatch@gmail.com  or visit their website at http://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=2813376

Kekoa is an energetic and friendly boy. If you bring him home, he will be your best friend forever. Kekoa was a puppy from a litter of 12 that was about to be put down right before Pawfect Match rescued them. They were only one and a half weeks old when they entered their foster parents' homes. Despite the challenges he faced early on in life, Kekoa is a very resilient dog and has adapted well to his foster family's home. He does great with the two dogs (1 samll, 1 big) that he lives with, and he's even great with cats! Kekoa is deaf, but he doesn't let that get him down. His foster mom didn't realize his hearing trouble for the longest time because he is typically very attentive and constantly at her heals. And Kekoa has no trouble learning commands by sight instead of sound. He is great on the leash, which is really good since he needs to get out and get lots of exercise. Kekoa would love to meet you and show you what a wonderful dog he is. Won't you give him a chance? If interested you can email pawfectmatch@gmail.com  or visit their website at http://www.pawfectmatch.org/animals/detail?AnimalID=3329769