Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
If life had a volume knob, Radar would probably leave it turned all the way up...he just happens to experience the world a little differently.Radar is an almost 2-year-old Pit Bull/Heeler mix (our best guess), and his personality leans heavily toward the cattle dog side. He's smart, playful, energetic, and absolutely loves interacting with his people. Like many heelers, he uses his mouth to communicate when he's excited. It's not aggression. It's simply part of how he engages with the world, and with guidance and appropriate outlets, that instinct can be redirected into positive behaviors.Radar was born deaf, and because his previous family wasn't equipped to train a deaf dog, he's starting with a pretty blank slate. The one hand signal he does know is an open hand with fingers spread that means, "Settle down." The exciting part? He has so much potential. Deaf dogs are incredibly capable learners, and many thrive with hand signals, consistency, and positive reinforcement. Radar is simply looking for someone willing to teach him in a language he understands.Because of his unique needs, we're hoping to find an adopter with deaf dog experience or someone who has taken the time to learn about training and communicating with deaf dogs before bringing him home. We would also love to connect with rescues that specialize in cattle dogs or deaf dogs if they feel Radar would be a great fit for one of their programs.As for his personality? He's a happy-go-lucky guy who walked into the shelter ready to make friends. Radar is dog friendly and even had a canine best friend at the animal control facility we pulled him from. He also met the resident office cat and barely gave him a second thought. He enjoys people, loves attention, and has an infectious enthusiasm for life.Radar also enjoys kids, but because he can't hear and can get excited, we'd recommend a home with older children who can understand how to interact respectfully with a deaf dog.Radar doesn't need someone to feel sorry for him. He doesn't know he's any different. He just needs someone willing to meet him where he is, invest in him, and discover just how incredible deaf dogs can be. We have no doubt that, with the right person, Radar is going to make an amazing companion.To apply for Radar visit our website at EffinghamCountyHumaneSociety.org He comes fully vetted and his adoption fee is $200If you are a rescue organization that can help deaf dogs, please send us an email at 4paws@effinghamcountyhumanesociety.org
