HELEN
DEAF 1 Year Old Female Dalmation/Pit Bull Mix
Helen is a 1 year old Spayed Female Dalmation/ Pit Bull Mix
who has been through living hell in her short life
Helen was part of a large animal seizure here in Ohio from Trumball County
back in February of 2010
Helen was born deaf.
This link below will take you to a website that documented
the conditions
through photographic evidence of the " So called" Sanctuary that
Helen was seized from
earlier this year
http://www.animalwelfareohio.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=113&Itemid=134
Helen arrived in the care of C.O.D.A. on October 17th 2010 after spending
7-8 month being boarded
at a boarding kennel after leaving a warehouse where all 162 dogs from this
seizure were initially moved after being
removed from the hoarding/abuse situation in Kinsman Ohio
Helen visited us here at C.O.D.A a few weeks earlier so we could meet Helen
and let Helen have a play date here at the
C.O.D.A. Dog Park. Helen played for a few hours with Frankie Blue Eyes while
our Director talked with the volunteer
from the Animal Welfare League that drove Helen in for the evaluation visit
with C.O.D.A.
After meeting and evaluating Helen our Director Denise Gibson-Franks thought
Helen would be a great candidate for
our rescue program here at C.O.D.A since we specialize in the rescue of dogs
born deaf.
( Helen relaxing in the C.O.D.A. Dog Park after playing with Houston)
Helen is settling in here at C.O.D.A and living at our main foster facility
and will be personally trained and socialized by our Director
Our Directors initial behavioural evaluation of Helen after spending the
past few days working with and getting to know Helen
is as follows
1. Helen has a fear of hands and arm movements indicating that Helen indeed has suffered abuse at the hands of humans
2. Sign training will be a slow process with Helen because of her fear of
hands/arm movements due to her previous abuse
3.Helen is capable of playing nicely with other dogs ( we've only tested her
with male dogs so far) but Helen does
show signs of alpha behaviours including alpha humping and pinning down playmates
smaller than her
( Helen and Houston the day Helen arrived at C.O.D.A.)
4.Helen has some food protection issues which is expected based on seeing
the photo's and reading the case details of the living conditions from which
Helen was seized, although Helen does not show any food aggression towards
her human caretakers she does show aggression if approached by
other dogs while she has food in her possession
5.Helen is protective of her crate and will need some training in regards
to being approached by other dogs while in her crate which is also
fully understandable based on the horrid conditions from which Helen was seized
6. Helen has made good progress in a just a few days in regards to trusting
her human caretakers and accepting petting
cuddling and other touching with human hands
7. Helen has a wonderful, loving personality even after the hell she has lived
through in her very short life
( Helen and Houston kissing noses with each other)
8. Helen has had not indoor potty accidents and waits to go outdoors to relieve
herself
9. Helen quite enjoys having a nice clean comfortable blanket in her crate
and takes great care to keep it neatly folded and shows no signs of chewing
or destructive behaviours in regards to her belongings
10. Helen does not like going outdoors in darkness unless accompanied by
her human caretakers
We expect Helen to make great progress here at C.O.D.A and will be posting
updates and photos of Helen soon
so check back often for updates on our newest C.O.D.A. rescue dog Helen
Helen resting under the Pear Tree- Helen racing around the Dog Park
WON'T YOU PLEASE HELP US HELP HELEN?
UNTIL A LOVING PERMANENT HOME CAN BE FOUND FOR HER?
If you can help us to defray the costs of saving Helen and helping with her
rehabilitation
please click on the button below:
If you are interested in giving Helen a loving home please fill out an adoption
application
We are seeking a home with a secure fenced in play area for Helen
Home with previous experienced raising a Bully Breed or Dalmation from a young
puppy into their senior years is required
DEAF DOG EXPERIENCE ADOPTERS PREFERRED
Excellent Veterinary References will be required to adopt Helen
An " In home Visit" is required to adopt any of our adoptable animals
Helen's Adoption Fee
$300
Or send check or money order to:
CODA
P.O. Box 44092
Brooklyn, Ohio 44144