Support Dogs for the Deaf financially so that more people can have the benefits of these special dogs.
Acquaint individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing with the program available to them.
Acquaint individuals who have special needs with the service available to them.
Educate the public about Hearing Dogs and the access laws concerning them.
Provide general program support. Materials are available for group or club presentations.
Help raise donations through club projects, memorials or special gifts.
Make a bequest to Dogs for the Deaf, Inc. ensuring that your love of dogs and desire to help lives on for generations to come.
Purchase gifts from our Gift Catalog. There is a wide variety of gifts for all ages of dog lovers, Hearing Dog recipients, and Hearing Dog supporters. Just click on the link above to see our complete line of gifts.
Click on the "Wish List" link on the right side of this page to see what kinds of toys and treats our dogs would love for Christmas.
Carlos and Jan D. of Oregon (seen here with their dog Smokie) donated a Sony digital camera to DFD.
Doggie quilts made with love
Julia R. with husband Ken and their dogs, Maggie and Abby
Whenever a friend got a new puppy or kitten, Julia R. of Washington State made a quilt for the new family member. “Little puppies and kitties need their own things,” she says.
Julia and her husband are Good Sam Club members, and in 2005 Julia read about Dogs for the Deaf in a Good Sam newsletter. After reading the article, Julia decided she would make quilts for the dogs at DFD who were going out to their new homes. Hearing Dogs, the Dogs for Seniors, and Special Needs Dogs all receive one of Julia’s special quilts before placement. “I do it for the dogs - to make their lives easier. It smells like where they’ve been and is something familiar for the dogs to take with them.”
Julia started making the quilts for our dogs in late 2005. She made 37 that year. In 2006 she made 78. So far this year she has made 43 quilts and 14 pillows. She says making the quilts is a form of therapy for her and is fun to do.
Being in the DFD office when the big box of quilts is opened is a real treat for our staff. Each soft and colorful blanket that Julia makes is obviously a labor of love.
At an after-Thanksgiving sale, Julia stocks up on flannel for the quilts. She often hands out the Dogs for the Deaf brochure at the fabric store. The employees of the fabric store have gotten to know her and often let Julia know when there is dog or animal themed fabric available that would make a good quilt.
DFD, the Hearing Dog recipients, and especially the dogs themselves appreciate all of Julia’s hard work and creativity.
Wedding Presents
Dear DFD,
Thank you for all the work you did making the cards to give out at our wedding. We love animals and all of ours are rescues. We think what you are doing is great, and we are happy we could donate to such a great cause. I have enclosed two checks, one to reimburse for printing and shipping the cards and the other for a donation in lieu of favors for guests at our wedding.
Alana K. and Douglas M. - Oregon
60th Birthday Party Celebration
Pam H. and her husband Ron from San Bruno, California, have been very generous donors to DFD for many years. This year was Pam's 60th birthday, and she decided to celebrate in a very special way and help DFD at the same time.
Pam invited friends from several different states to come to Oregon and celebrate her birthday with a big party at DFD. Over 40 people attended. They watched agility dog demonstrations and toured the DFD training facility and saw a Hearing Dog in training. In the evening, there was a celebration at a local restaurant with lots of good food and birthday cake. Pam's friends made generous donations in her honor. In all, $1,207.00 was donated at this very special 60th birthday party.
Thanks, Pam, for thinking of DFD and allowing us to be a special part of your birthday.
Short Story Contest Winner Helps DFD
Nancy O. wrote a story about her Hearing Dog Harley for the Dog Days of August 2007 Short Story Contest. She won honorable mention and a $25 prize sent to the charity of her choice, DFD.
Thank you, Nancy, for sharing your story and helping DFD at the same time. Anyone interested in participating in the 2008 contest should contact Linda Budge at linda@lindabudge.com.
