Helen

Meet Helen: A Quiet, Resilient Soul Looking for Her Forever Home<br/><br/>Helen's Story:<br/>My name is Helen, and I have a story to tell about resilience and hope.<br/>My journey started when I was abandoned at a gas station outside of Houston. I was scared and alone until animal control found me and brought me to the safety of a shelter. It was there they discovered my little secret: I am deaf.<br/>It's likely this is why my previous owner disregarded me. But what they saw as a fault, I see as a unique way of experiencing the world. I spent almost two months in the loud shelter environment, navigating it all through sight and smell, before a wonderful rescue organization discovered me and brought me into a loving foster home.<br/><br/>A Glimpse into Helen's World:<br/>Because I can't hear, I live in a beautifully quiet world, which means I rely deeply on eye contact, body language, a gentle touch to communicate, and a vibration collar. I am a very observant girl who has quickly learned hand signals for several commands. I am incredibly intelligent and eager to please my people!<br/><br/>In my foster home, I have proven to be:<br/>Incredibly Affectionate: I thrive on connection and love to be near my family. A gentle touch or a reassuring hug are my favorite forms of communication.<br/>A Master of Observation: I notice every little thing and am highly alert to my surroundings.<br/>Quiet and Calm: You'll never have to worry about me barking at the doorbell!<br/>Eager to Learn: I am very food-motivated and quick to pick up new tricks using visual cues and positive reinforcement.<br/><br/>Quick Facts:<br/>*Believed to be American Bulldog/Boxer mix<br/>*Born around 2/14/2025 (A Valentine's Day Girl :)<br/>*Special Needs: Deaf <br/>*Currently weighs around 60 lbs<br/>*Current on vaccinations<br/>*Spayed<br/>*Heartworm negative <br/>*Kennel trained and house trained<br/>*Great with all people- has not met a stranger yet :)<br/>*Great with children<br/>*Great with other dogs - of all sizes<br/>*Great with cats<br/>*Great with fenced in chickens :)<br/>*Learning basic commands: sit, recall, no, and kennel up (uses sign language and vibration collar)<br/>*Loves to go on car rides<br/>*Walks well on leash - we train with a gentle leader<br/>*Loves her kongs, chew bones, and rope toys<br/>*Loves to hug and give kisses<br/><br/>My Ideal Home:<br/>I am looking for a patient and compassionate family that understands a deaf dog requires a slightly different, but equally rewarding, kind of training and communication. I would thrive in a calm environment where my people are committed to using positive reinforcement and hand signals to guide me. A home with a securely fenced yard would be ideal so I can play safely off-leash.<br/>I promise to offer unwavering loyalty and a unique bond to the person or family willing to open their heart and home to me.<br/><br/>Ready to Meet Helen?<br/>If my story touches your heart and you believe you can provide the patient, loving home I deserve, please contact the rescue today! You can find their adoption application on the link below to begin the process of bringing me home.<br/><br/>*Experience with deaf dogs is REQUIRED<br/>*If you are seeing this listing, Helen is currently available and we are accepting applications.<br/>*We respond to all inquiries within 24 hours, however please check your spam/junk email files as at times, some of our responses get placed in these locations.<br/>*If you would like to complete our online adoption agreement, please see link:<br/>https://form.jotform.com/221444730332143<br/><br/>** ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION **

Meet Helen: A Quiet, Resilient Soul Looking for Her Forever Home

Helen's Story:
My name is Helen, and I have a story to tell about resilience and hope.
My journey started when I was abandoned at a gas station outside of Houston. I was scared and alone until animal control found me and brought me to the safety of a shelter. It was there they discovered my little secret: I am deaf.
It's likely this is why my previous owner disregarded me. But what they saw as a fault, I see as a unique way of experiencing the world. I spent almost two months in the loud shelter environment, navigating it all through sight and smell, before a wonderful rescue organization discovered me and brought me into a loving foster home.

A Glimpse into Helen's World:
Because I can't hear, I live in a beautifully quiet world, which means I rely deeply on eye contact, body language, a gentle touch to communicate, and a vibration collar. I am a very observant girl who has quickly learned hand signals for several commands. I

Meet Helen: A Quiet, Resilient Soul Looking for Her Forever Home

Helen's Story:
My name is Helen, and I have a story to tell about resilience and hope.
My journey started when I was abandoned at a gas station outside of Houston. I was scared and alone until animal control found me and brought me to the safety of a shelter. It was there they discovered my little secret: I am deaf.
It's likely this is why my previous owner disregarded me. But what they saw as a fault, I see as a unique way of experiencing the world. I spent almost two months in the loud shelter environment, navigating it all through sight and smell, before a wonderful rescue organization discovered me and brought me into a loving foster home.

A Glimpse into Helen's World:
Because I can't hear, I live in a beautifully quiet world, which means I rely deeply on eye contact, body language, a gentle touch to communicate, and a vibration collar. I am a very observant girl who has quickly learned hand signals for several commands. I am incredibly intelligent and eager to please my people!

In my foster home, I have proven to be:
Incredibly Affectionate: I thrive on connection and love to be near my family. A gentle touch or a reassuring hug are my favorite forms of communication.
A Master of Observation: I notice every little thing and am highly alert to my surroundings.
Quiet and Calm: You'll never have t