Hi from SC - My name is Barby Thornton, and am the "mom" of "Carly", my precious 13 year old mini schnauzer who is diabetic, blind & almost deaf. She was...
My previous rescue was 14 and her owner had been murdered. The police found her in the house with her dead owner. She often woke up crying and obviously...
I have a deaf/blind mini schnauzer girl - 13 years - who has dreamed throughout her lifetime. Since she sleeps in our bedroom, I can observe her,and know that...
Hi, My name is Cathy. I have a miniature poodle, 17 yrs old, Misty. Misty is mostly blind and mostly deaf. She seems to be able to see shadows sometimes but...
I have had to put two of my kids and one foster to sleep this year. I know it sounds trite, but you will know when the time is right. In two of the cases it...
Welcome to the group, Cathy & Misty~ I think you're right about Misty getting startled by your sis-in-law petting her on the head. Even having other people in...
I am so glad to read the replies that you have received about your Misty & euthanesia. I, too, have struggled with the decision, having never been through...
Crosspost, see below for details. Kristina with a "K" From: Vicki Runnion To: CairnRescueMentoring@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 6:54 AM ...
ok, I'm new to this. What are the artificial whiskers? How are they affixed to the dog? Where are they located? Susan B. Lummanick Chief Financial Officer ...
Hi, Cathy-- Welcome to the group, I'm so glad to read your post. Three weeks ago today I adopted Nancy, a 16-year-old 7-pound blind and deaf poodle. She had...
I am so glad to be able to respond to the wonderful person who adopted Nancy. I cried when I read the plea for someone to adopt her, and I'm crying now after...
What are the artificial whiskers? How are they affixed to the dog? Where are they located? A couple of months ago I posted that I was getting a deaf/blind...
I remember that. Anyone remember where to get them? Susan B. Lummanick Chief Financial Officer Generation21 Learning Systems 1536 Cole Boulevard, Suite 250 ...
To Cathy & Misty, I think you are doing great with Misty, Cathy. I have a 90% blind/deaf rescue and she also gets startled if you touch her the wrong way....
In Souris, Manitoba, CANADA R0K2C0} If anyone can do it or know someone who can please be in touch. Kristina Williams Col Potter Cairn Rescue Network ...
They're called Angel Vests... I think you can go the blind dogs site-www.blinddogs.com and find them under training devices or the like. Or maybe just do a...
Here's my little Nancy out exploring the yard this afternoon. She seems perfectly content and fearless to just wander around by herself for hours. I was...
Other than the fact that she's geriatric, she looks SUPER!! Each picture I've seen, her ears are perked up and she looks pretty sharp and alert. She's lucky...
I ordered one of the Angel Vests for my Emmy. She is a very tiny Shetland Sheepdog - deaf and blind. It is a very good idea and a very nice product but the...
Artificial whiskers was a concept I thought of trying to invent that would act lke feelers for a blind dog...but I now see someone has already invented such a...
Hi Everyone, I am new to the group, and have joined to learn how to better deal with my new foster dog, Carmen. Carmen is a very senior Doberman, who wound up...
... <sheilla@d...> ... Hi, Sheilla! Welcome, and congratulations on Carmen. She sounds like a lovely lady. I suspect it's a different set of challenges taking...
Hi Liz, I have to say I'm impressed with your observational skills! I usually hold my hand under my little guys nose, but hadn't thought much about the...
Thanks for the benefit of your experiences. I never considered that my scent could change. She does, however seem to be responding better to me. For the...
Nancy is so cute! She does look like she is very alert and aware. I hope she is continuing to adjust to your home well. I started Misty on her glucosamine 2...
Loved the garden pics of Nancy - one of these days I will learn all the tricks of this computer & send pics of my little ones!! ... From: wachendorfia Sent:...
Sounds as though you are doing a great job, with the progress you have already made, I would be so encouraged!! I have a 13 yr old deaf & blind mini...
Hi All, I am new to your group but really needed support from those in the know. I am getting ready to adopt an older completely deaf partially blind...