Breitbart:
A dog once thought to be “unadoptable” is now the first deaf K9 officer in Washington state serving as a narcotics detection dog.
Ghost, a deaf pit bull mix who had been abandoned in Florida when he was three months old, had a rocky start in life.
The troubled pit bill had been deemed “unadoptable” because of his indifference to humans, excess energy, and inability to hear. He had been scheduled to be euthanized until the Swamp Haven Humane Society stepped in to help, KIRO reported.
Barb Davenport, an official with the Washington State Department of Corrections, took an interest in Ghost when she noticed his ability to focus.
“He was very focused and determined to locate his ball when thrown or hidden,” Davenport, who had experience training narcotics search dogs, said after meeting the canine.
Ghost, who is now two and a half years old, has found a forever home with his handler, Joe Henderson. Ghost began training with the Washington state DOC to be a narcotics detection, taking commands through a vibration collar and hand signals. more
Great story to start the day.
I am glad he was found to have value and is loved now. Now I am smiling!
There are no bad dogs, just bad owners.
I found a deaf dog sleeping next my car one morning. He was scared his own shadow, and hungry. That was 6 years ago. He’s still deaf but not scared or hungry.
Mine was an unwanted rescue and now I have a treasure.
It’s great to hear of such stories and the positive impact each one has. Sadly, there are so many more who need permanent homes. Many more never will be rescued. Please, if you can find it in your heart and room in your home, go and adopt your next best friend.
Did you know most white dogs are deaf with the exception of Dalmatians? I just learned that 3 days ago after visiting an adoption center with deaf dogs.
❤️ He looks so proud! Good boy!
It’s nice to read a story from this state that doesn’t involve something the crazy liberals did, said, plan or taxed.
What a face!
Good boy!
Who’s a good boy?
Can he sign?
Great story. I knew a man in Las Vegas who had a deaf and blind dog. He owned the mother, and when the pup was born, the vet advised he be put down (he was a white dog, too). The man wouldn’t do it. The dog now has a companion pup who “takes care of him” and guides him around the yard. I remember thinking how difficult it would be to own a dog like that, but he was a lovable little guy and recognized his owner by smell, and seemed to be happy.
Special dogs, and special owners.