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About Sky
Meet Sky, a very special Blue Merle Border Collie youngster whose sweet nature and joyous spirit will capture your heart.
Born on March 20, 2024, Sky stands out from the crowd for several reasons. Aside from her strikingly attractive coat and sparkling personality, she was born deaf and with full sight in only one eye. She's otherwise healthy.
But this happy-go-lucky girl lives life with the energy of a typical border collie, unfettered by her congenital challenges. Having known no other life, Sky is not held back by her disabilities and thrives in dog-friendly social circles. She is great with other dogs, but untested with cats.
Yes, adopting a deaf dog will require a little extra patience and dedication, but the rewards will be endless. Because deaf dogs rely on visual cues and touch, Sky's new family can expect Sky to stick close and bond firmly. She is even-tempered, loyal and eager to please, so she’ll be right by your side, sharing in life’s adventures and joys. Though her world may be quiet, Sky’s happiness and zest for life know no boundaries.
If you are ready for truly fulfilling companionship and prepared for some creative communication and training techniques, Sky will enrich your life with unmatched devotion and sweetness. The sky's the limit - no pun intended - when it comes to the joy she will bring into your home.
Want to know more about the pleasures and challenges of adopting a deaf dog? Check out https://deafdogsrock.com/ the website of Deaf Dogs Rock, a non-profit corporation formed in 2012 in the USA. The mission of Deaf Dogs Rock is to support the general public by providing much needed education about caring for, training, and living with a deaf dog. You'll be inspired.
Medical notes
Sky was born deaf and is blind in one eye. She is otherwise healthy.
Adoption details
Dogs:
(1) The first step is to complete the online adoption application form at https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/ Please answer all questions and include photos of your yard and fencing.
(2) All applications will be considered by our Adoption Team, following which a "meet and greet" will be offered to the top-ranking applicant.
(3) If the “meet and greet" is successful, the applicant may adopt the dog and take him or her home the same day.
(4) For successful interstate applicants, different arrangements may apply and will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Cats:
If you are interested in one of our cats or kittens, please click on the green "Enquire about ...", button, tell us a bit about yourself and the home you can offer the cat, and one of our volunteers will be in touch.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
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