Deaf Dalmatian Care

Dal Rescue assists the hearing impaired Dals whom often are not impairment at all.  Deafness is a condition not a hindrance for most of the breed.  Every one in 10 Dal pups are born deaf and we found that over the years with irresponsible breeding, the rate increases.  Basically, just a little extra attention to the needs of the deaf Dal and some creative hand/sign language is sufficient.  By osmosis, these deaf Dals learn just as quickly as the hearing ones and are sometimes even more attentive to their surroundings as they rely heavily on visuals since they do not hear.  We help them acclimate themselves to different types of environments and socialize them a lot.  Education for the prospective adoptive family is very key.  Once education and awareness has taken place, most families will not hesitate to adopt, especially if they have hearing pets at home.  There are many resources available at the click of a finger via the internet and printed materials we provide.  Finding a good support system is advisable and that's where this program can be very beneficial.  Correspondence and guidance is vital after adoption.