Dogs for the Deaf offers companionship and assistance
Many Americans are familiar with the concept of seeing-eye dogs, but trained dogs can be great companions for deaf individuals as well. Dogs for the Deaf, located in Central Point, Oregon, is one of the organizations in American that works to place hearing dogs in households, all with no cost to either taxpayers or to the new owner (besides a 50 application fee). These dogs are taken from animal shelters and trained individually by a DFD professional, usually for 4 to 6 months. Microchipping and spaying/neutering is customary for all dogs, as is any medical care needed to ensure the dog’s health. More