terribm
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 27, 2003
We have been shopping for a dog to adopt since we lost our Sidney right after Christmas. There are so many great dogs out there that the process was overwhelming me. I was determined to find the "perfect" dog for our family even if it meant driving anywhere in the state to find it. I was looking at dogs within about a 100 mile radius to us when finally DH says, "there are plenty of dogs right here" (in our town). He sends me a link to a dog at our AARF and we decide to take a look at the sat adoption fair. We all liked the dog and filled out an application. We have spent the week going through the adoption process. Had a home visit with the puppy and we have all fallen in love with her. We named her Georgia and have gotten all of the puppy items she'll need. We are scheduled to bring her home on Sat. They called today to let us know that they have discovered that she is deaf. After the initial surprise of the news, we have decided, as a familly, that we already love her and are up for the challenge of training a deaf dog. I already know a little ASL as I was going to school to be an interpreter for while so I think maybe there is a little divine intervention at work here. I would love to hear from anyone with experience or advice on resources.