Devo (left) and Tybo (right) - two of DFD's Demo Dogs
Mission Statement: Rescuing and professionally training dogs to assist people and enhance their lives, maintaining a lifelong commitment to all dogs we rescue and all teams we serve.
Dogs for the Deaf has a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status with the IRS. All gifts are tax deductible according to current laws. Donations of all sizes are welcome and help provide specially trained dogs for those who need them. NO TAX DOLLARS support our program. Individuals or groups may sponsor the placement of a specially trained dog for $5,000. The program's investment per Hearing Dog is approximately $25,000. This includes the selection of the dog, veterinary care, training, placement, and follow up for the life of the team. ALL DOGS ARE PLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
FOUNDED:Dogs for the Deaf (DFD) was founded in 1977 by the late Roy G. Kabat, a long-time Hollywoodand circus animal trainer who raised animals for motion pictures and television shows including "Dr. Doolittle" and "Born Free." His daughter, Robin Dickson, is his successor and the CEO/President of Dogs for the Deaf.
Robin Dickson, President/CEO of DFD, with Demo Dog, Tybo
HEARING DOGS:Hearing Dogs are chosen from animal shelters. Many shelters must euthanize dogs if no homes are found for them. By using shelter dogs, we are able to help alleviate some of the unwanted dog population by rescuing these dogs. Once trained, they are placed in loving homes where they provide valuable and even life saving benefits.The dogs are usually mixed breeds up to 36 months of age. The trainers look for dogs that are friendly, energetic, healthy, and confident. Each dog is individually evaluated by a Dogs for the Deaf trainer. Those passing the evaluation are brought back to our facility for a thorough medical exam, needed vaccinations, and treatment to bring them to optimum health. All dogs are micro chipped, spayed or neutered, and then begin the intensive 4 to 6 months of training.
MIRACLE MUTTS (Special Dogs for Special People): Special furry friends who provide companionship, motivation, and emotional support to people who need a helping paw. These dogs help with depression and loneliness; they provide a reason to get up in the morning and motivation to exercise; and the generally make life more worth living.
HARMONY'S HOUNDS (Dogs with Special Needs): Dogs who have a special physical or emotional need and are looking for someone willing to provide a stable, loving home and any special care they might need with things like on-going medical concerns, old age, anxiety issues, allergies, and seizures. In the right, special environment, these dogs can thrive and provide lots of love.
CAREER CHANGE DOGS:Wonderful dogs that make loving pets and companions.
For Miracle Mutts (Special Dogs for Special People), please click here.
For Harmony's Hounds (Dogs with Special Needs), please click here.
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