DISABILITY PET TAGS

Is your dog or cat blind or deaf?
We can help.

Yes, animals can be deaf and/or blind. Some are born that way, some become disabled with age, injury or illness. Animals adjust very well to their situation and can continue to lead a wonderful life. It’s important for you to provide extra care and watchfulness. One extra measure of security is to have one of our tags on their collar which identifies their special circumstance. (critical if they should ever get away from you. But don’t let that happen!)

We feel the tags are important to your pets, so we send them free, and provide replacement tags if the originals wear out over time. Some people send in donations with their order or when they receive the tags, which we greatly appreciate, as it enables us to help even more animals….. however the donation is not required.

To Order: Call with name, address and phone number with the area code. If you call, be sure to spell everything and leave your phone number so we can reach you with any questions. You should receive your tag within 3 weeks. If you do not receive them, please contact us again. Sometimes phone messages or e-mails are not complete or clear. Tags only: 310/652-6469.

Keep our number and e-mail address handy. Although the tags are sealed they may wear out over time. We want you to feel free to request replacement tags. Your pet’s welfare is of the utmost importance to us.

TIPS ON BETTER LIVING WITH
DEAF/BLIND COMPANION ANIMALS

We have learned a lot through experience and hearing from our members, who tell us their stories. The most important thing is to provide safety, security and a sense that all is well.

1. Be sure they are in a secure environment and can’t get out.
   
   
2. Always let them know when you leave and return. If deaf, get their attention and use consistently the same hand sign-language to let them see you are leaving. If they are asleep, and you will be gone for some time, wake them up to let them know you are leaving. When you return, go find them and let them know you’re back. If you are in a large home, and your pet is nervous about knowing where you are, take the time to alert them as you change your location for any length of time.
   
   
3. Deaf and blind animals are often startled by your unexpected touch. Try one of these top tips: blow gently on their bodies before you touch them. If they are asleep, blow several times before touching them. They will get used to associating this “breeze” as a way that you call them.
   
   
4. If it’s dark and a deaf pet is awake but not looking at you, try turning the light switch on and off rapidly several times. Then approach and touch them. Before long they will associate the lights with your wanting their attention and they will turn around toward you.
   
   
5. If they are blind, don’t move the furniture or place obstacles on the floor. Find ways to let them know where you are. Their sense of smell is incredible and will help them greatly. One of our members told us he had the groomer stop cutting the fur on his dog’s head….. this way his dog had extra padding in case he bumped into the wall! Another member told us that when she called her deaf dog’s name, her second dog, who could hear fine, would get up and go over to the deaf dog and nudge him, pointing in her direction to let him know “mom was calling”.

YOU THINK YOUR PET ISN’T LISTENING?
HE MAY NOT BE HEARING!

If your pet is born deaf or goes deaf later in life, you may be the last to know. Animals adapt quickly. You may think your pet “isn’t listening” to you; “isn’t minding” you; behaving badly. Please do not yell or punish. As with any behavioral problems or changes, consult your vet before using discipline to see if there is a physical problem at the root of it.

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