Monday, March 17, 2014

cuteness alert

Well, another weekend, another transport for mom.
Hey mom....that isn't a bloodhound.

Nope this is Shadow an australian shepard pup rescued by Speak for the Unspoken - a local rescue that specializes in placing special needs animals (mostly dogs).

Shadow is a white pup with blue merle markings and blue eyes. And yep....he is deaf. So is he high energy with a herding instinct and no ability to hear people. Well, he had been adopted and one of the drivers on the original transport fell in love with him. He was returned due to his energy level (sigh) and when the woman found this out, she called the rescue and said she wanted him. She has other dogs and knows about training and herding breeds. The rescue put him in foster for a quick re-evaluation to make sure nothing else was going on with him and then on Saturday packed him up and sent him on his way.

He spent most of the trip with mom snoozing in the back seat. We got an update Saturday night and he was safe in his new home already being loved on by his new mom and new pack. We love us a good happy ending.

25 comments:

  1. Aw, poor sweetie! I'm glad he finally got his happy ending! What a cutie!

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  2. Purrz for Shadow and that he learns new ways to "hear" his people. - Katie Kat.

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  3. Purrs for sweet Shadow ! We wonder if there is a kind of sign language for dogs as it exists for humans... Purrs

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    1. there is sign language for dogs - and hand signals for basic commands. the hardest part is getting their attention.

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  4. Oh, he is just a sweetie, what a love! We're so glad he's got a terrific forever home now!

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  5. Awwww he is a beauty!!! Wishing him well with his lovely new family! Well done mum too! Take care
    x

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  6. What a handsome pup - he has the sweetest face. We are delighted to see that the lady who transported him has decided to adopt him into her family.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  7. What a little angel! How wonderful that he now has a loving family and hopefully he can learn some sign language too!

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  8. What a sweet doggie...
    That's cool about the hand signs!

    Noodle

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  9. He is adorable! So glad he got a loving forever home in the end. :)

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  10. So nice of you to transport! Sending some Chi-rish luck his way for a good home! Love, O'Crepes.

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  11. Oh that is terrific that he found a home. I am sure he will do just fine and learn to watch his Mom and know what to do. They are so darn smart. They are my favorite kind of dog. Hope all of you have a great day.

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  12. What a sweet pup - thanks to your mom for transporting him. Happy St Cat's Day to you!

    Cats of wildcat woods

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  13. He's a gorgeous puppy! We know he will learn sign language in no time and enjoy the pack :)

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  14. A herding dog without the ability to hear commands, the poor guy. But now he's where patience and love will be given.

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    1. but just think - he can herd whatever he wants and never know the difference :)

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    2. True. He'd be happy - maybe not so the owners of what he chooses to herd!

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  15. Shadow is precious and adorable. Thank the mom for us for transporting that sweet woofie. So glad he's found his forever home now. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  16. best biscuits two ewe shadow...ewe iz one kewl pup !!!

    An Irish blessin ya can act shoe a lee reed & understand coz itz knot in trout ♥

    May the good saints protect you
    And bless you today
    And may troubles ignore you
    Each step of the way
    Happy St Patrick’s Day !!

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  17. Aww, we are so glad darling Shadow got his happy ending!...Happy St. Patrick's Day, sweet friends=wishing you (and precious Shadow) good luck today and everyday!!...xoxo...Calle, Halle, Sukki, Mommy Cat, Daddy Cat

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  18. Maxwell: YAY for happy endings for deaf pets!!

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  19. He's adorable. We're so glad he has a new home. :)

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  20. Awww...what a cute woofie..we is happy to hear he is in his furever home!

    Sasha, Sami, & Saku

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  21. Great news! Special needs furkids are very special to the WDA. We are SO glad he found a loving home with an understanding human.

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