I hope you enjoyed the video above. Creole wrote the script. We have plans to sail into the sunset together and she wants everyone to know, despite her struggles, she is going to be the first deaf dog to do it. She is really an inspiration that one. Plus, she looks fabulous in a Captain’s hat. However, she cannot type given the paws so us humans are stepping in to explain her story in further detail.

Creole is a loveable deaf, and partially blind, Catahoula Leopard Dog. Her and her humans love to meet new friends and explore the world together. However, Creole was found on the side of the street and never taught how to navigate this world with her disabilities, and it is becoming an increasingly scary place for her. Simple things that every dog should get to enjoy are becoming the cause of her anxiety. Like belly rubs, meeting new people, playing in the yard and rolling around with the other pups. We are so sad for her, feel guilt whenever we must leave and depressed that we cannot go exploring with her like we used to. Worse yet, we know Creole loves all the things that make her afraid. Have you ever been both scared to do something and wish you were brave enough to do it? Like sky dive, ask out the girl of your dreams or ask for that raise? That is exactly how Creole feels but regarding simple everyday life pleasures that every dog ought to enjoy. Not to mention, it gets awkward when she brings up the sailing dream and we know that will never happen if she does not get help.

Our hearts break to think “this is just the way it is for her”. Her anxiety and unrest are undeniable. After years of searching the internet and networking locally we found a reliable dog therapist, aka trainer, that has worked with deaf dogs and cases very similar and even worse than Creole. They will build Creole’s self-confidence and show her there’s nothing to be scared of, they will teach her the proper way to communicate her fears and teach us, her humans, how to support her in navigating this world being deaf and a little blind. It is reassuring how certain they are that they can help our girl and no surprise they come at a steep price! We are going to do whatever we can to make the rest of Creole’s dog years the best that they can be. Please donate if you are able or share this cause with your friends.

Sincerely,

Creole & her humans

UPDATE: It is looking like Creole is doing so well in her therapy that we are certain she will only need to stay in the program for 3 weeks instead of 4! We are soo happy, cannot wait to have her back home and this means the price of therapy will be a little more affordable so we have updated our goal $$. Thank you all so much for supporting this. <3

Deaf Dog Needs Therapy

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Deaf Dog Needs Therapy

Help Creole get the help she needs so she can live a fulfilling rest of her life.