May 2026 DDR Rocker Puppy Dog Rescue Sponsorship Recaps
May 2026 was a very busy month for our Rocker Puppy Sponsorship program with 20 deaf dogs being sponsored into our amazing rescue partners across the country!
The core mission of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorship program is to set up each deaf dog or puppy for success by networking and sponsoring them into a experienced special needs rescues where they can go into a experienced deaf dog foster homes. The foster homes are committed to training and socializing each deaf dog that comes into their care before they are available for adoption. This way, each foster advocate gets the opportunity to live with the deaf pup for awhile, work with the deaf dog, and accurately evaluate each deaf dog/puppy to make sure the organization makes the very best match for each deaf dog when it comes to finding the right home for that particular deaf dog. We donate to our partner rescues to ensure each deaf dog is fully vetted before they go to a new home (spayed/neutered). We have seen many deaf dogs go on to become valued therapy partners.
It takes a thoughtful and giving tribe of animal lovers to support Deaf Dogs Rock to continue to carry out our mission of helping one deaf shelter dog at a time. Deaf Dogs Rock spends between $2500 and $4000.00 each month on Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorships. If you would like to help sponsor a deaf dog out of a kill shelter into the safe arms of rescue, please click here to Donate.
If you would like to donate in honor of a person, your deaf dog or in memory of one of your pets, you can send us a photo for our Honor/Memory Wall and donate here.
Every single day on our Deaf Dogs Rock FB page you will see us put up Rescue plea posts and offer of rescue sponsorship funding for each deaf dog in need hoping to find rescues who can take the deaf and deaf/blind pups. We share deaf and deaf/blind dogs that are currently be held in shelters across the country trying to get deaf dogs out of over crowded shelters before they are euthanized to make space for more intakes. Sometimes a deaf dog who is surrendered only has a day or two for the opportunity to be pulled by a reputable foster based rescue. For this reason you will see our organization Deaf Dogs Rock offer $250-$300 (urgent medical can go up to $400 to $500) rescue sponsorship on almost every rescue plea we post up on our Deaf Dogs Rock FB page. By offering a rescue sponsorship we encourage rescues to help a deaf dog in need. Without the financial sponsorship offers to help with each deaf dog’s vetting expenses, many of the deaf shelter dogs would parish and surely die within a few days.
Deaf Dogs Rock works directly with shelters, rescues, sanctuaries, private individuals, and breeders to help get each deaf puppy into our Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorship program and into rescue. By doing so, each deaf pup gets the individual training, vetting, socialization, and TLC to grow up to become a cherished member of society. Deaf Dogs Rock is a judgement free zone and our number one priority will always be to help deaf and deaf/visually impaired dogs and puppies get a fresh start and a chance at a great life.
When our rescue partners screen potential new homes for a deaf dog/puppy, each rescue has a specific set of guidelines to follow when considering a new home for example; like checking all references, talking to the applicant’s veterinarian, and performing a thorough home visit to make sure each home is a safe place for a deaf or deaf/blind dog. This is why our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue Sponsorship program is so important to get the deaf dog out of the shelter (or from an individual) and help our partner rescues set up each deaf pup for a successful happy life in their new home. We do this by helping each rescue with vetting expenses so each puppy ends up in a rescue that specifically advocates for them and fully vets each special needs pup. Our Rocker Dog/Puppy Rescue sponsorship program financially sponsors deaf dogs/puppies so each pup can be vaccinated and spay/neutered before they are adopted to a new family. We only work with rescue partners and advocacy organizations who are committed in making sure each deaf pup is spay/neutered before being placed in a new home (unless they are Great Danes or Dalmatians which need to done after 12 months of age). We also offer each rescue courtesy adoption listings to be posted on our national website at Deaf Dogs Rock by targeting experienced deaf dog homes looking to add a new deaf dog to their families.
Our amazing Deaf Dogs Rock community sponsored another 20 deaf dogs/pups into rescue in May, 2026 which is a huge accomplishment in a struggling economy. So far just starting off 2026, our Deaf Dogs Rock community have sponsored 71 deaf dogs and puppies into the safe harbor of partner rescues. Since the beginning of our Rocker Dog/Puppy Program several years ago, Deaf Dogs Rock has sponsored 1889 deaf dogs into rescue (as of 05/31/26).
Below is our May 2026 Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy/Dog Rescue Sponsorship recaps….
Mae – Brindle Posse Rescue – Upstate NY
The Brindle Posse Rescue and Senior Sanctuary rescue deaf and mostly blind bully (she looks like a Catahoula Bulldog) Mae and were looking for help for her spay surgery. Mae is officially a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue Sponsorship program to help the Brendle Posse Rescue with her upcoming spay surgery.
Florence and Foley – Speak For The Unspoken Rescue in Ohio
Our friends at Speak For The Unspoken Rescue took in deaf pups Florence and Foley two deaf puppies that are now safely in foster care. Both pups are recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue sponsorship program to help the rescue offset some of the costs of their care.
Minnie – Code Red Animal Project Inc
Sweet Minnie is a HW+ deaf dog that was at a shelter in Texas. The team at Code Red Animal Project pulled sweet Winnie out of the shelter and she is no safe with the Code Red team. Minnie will be a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue sponsorship program to help Code Red with her upcoming Heartworm Treatment vetting expenses.
Georgia – Pink Heart Rescue IN
When we saw deaf corgi Georgia we reached out to our friend Alyx at Pink Heart Rescue to see if she had room for Georgia in her rescue and she did. Thanks to Alyx, Georgia is now with Pink Heart Rescue and she will be a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue Sponsorship fund to help Pink Heart Rescue with her upcoming vetting costs to get her ready for adoption in the near future.
Aero – Prince George’s SPCA – Maryland
When we saw Aero needed a rescue from a high kill shelter, we immediately put up a rescue plea on Deaf Dogs Rock with an offer of a $300 rescue sponsorship to help the shelter/rescue who pulls him to be able to vet him. Aero was pulled by the SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George’s County MD in Bowie MD and went into foster care through them with an experienced deaf/blind dog family where he will get the attention he needs. It is clear that poor Aero was used as a bait dog so he is now a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy/Dog Rescue sponsorship program.
Ollie – Green Dogs Unleashed – Troy VA
When we heard from a person in Greensboro, NC that they had a little deaf Miniature Schnauzer they needed help with, we reached out to our friends at Green Dogs Unleashed Rescue to see if they had room for sweet Ollie. Thanks to GDU, Ollie is now safely in the arms of rescue at Green Dogs Unleashed and he is a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue Sponsorship program where DDR will help GDU with his upcoming vetting expenses to get him ready for adoption in the near future.
Lilith and Rolex – Perfect Imperfections Rescue – CT
When Trisha with Perfect Imperfections Rescue and Sanctuary in CT reached out to Deaf Dogs Rock for help with deaf puppy Lilith and deaf Doodle puppy Rolex, we knew we had to help. Both Lilith and Rolex are recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue sponsorship program to help the rescue with their vetting expenses to get each of them ready for adoption in the near future.
Starsky and Hutch – North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue
Our friends at North Texas Australian Shepherd Rescue rescues deaf Aussie pups Starsky and Hutch. They were turned into a local shelter in Kerrville when they were found dumped at the side of a country road. Both Starsky and Hutch are recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue Sponsorship program to help NTASR with their upcoming vetting to get them ready for adoption in the near future. Thanks to Samantha with NTASR for rescuing and advocating for these two deaf puppies!
Deaf Aussie Puppy – Speak Rescue and Sanctuary – MO
Our friends at Speak Rescue and Sanctuary stepped up for this little deaf Aussie girl who only weighs three pounds! From our friends at Speak: In the middle of all the awful Midwest rain, one of our volunteers drove through the storms to rescue this little Aussie. We’d been contacted about her the night before — the runt of the litter, born deaf, and sold on social media for $50. She was returned the very next day because she wasn’t doing well. Thankfully, someone who had purchased one of her littermates reached out to us, and when we said we could help, she made sure this little 3-lb floof got to safety. She’s as cute as a button and almost as tiny — but she’s fighting through severe intestinal parasites and one of the most heartbreaking tail injuries we’ve ever seen from a botched docking. She will now get the love and care she needs on her journey toward healing.
This sweet girl is a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy/Dog Rescue sponsorship program to help the Speak team with her upcoming vetting expenses so she can get healthy and be ready for adoption in the near future.
Purple Allium – Green Dogs Unleashed
Sweet deaf/vision impaired Purple Allium came to Green Dogs Unleashed Rescue from a hoarding/neglect case. We are so happy Purple made it safely to rescue. Purple is a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy/Dog Rescue Sponsorship program to help GDU with the deaf dog’s vetting and upcoming care.
Two deaf Aussies pulled from a KY shelter – Friends of Rescue (FOR) – Huntsville AL
We had so many people tag Deaf Dogs Rock for these two Double Merle deaf Aussies that we knew we had to put out a rescue plea with a offer of recue sponsorship through our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue Sponsorship program. Our plea worked! We are happy to report that Friends of Rescue (FOR) in Huntsville, Alabama pulled these two and they are now both in separate experienced DM foster homes!
Above: Photo courtesy of FOR – Their Freedom ride to Alabama
Above photo courtesy of FOR – This is Eric in his new foster home!
Both Double Merle Aussies are recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue Sponsorship program to help with the spay/neuter expenses of each deaf pup. Thanks to Susan and her team from Friends of Rescue (FOR Rescue) for pulling these two from the Metcalf Co Animal Shelter in Edmonton KY and transporting them to Alabama where they both went into experienced foster homes.
Evie – iRescue Texas – PENDING
Thanks to Karla with iRescue in Texas for taking in deaf/blind puppy Evie. When we sent over Evie’s information the iRescue team contacted the owner and made arrangements to pick Evie up and get her to Karla with iRescue. Evie is a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy-Dog Rescue sponsorship program so we can help iRescue with her upcoming vetting expenses to get her ready for adoption in the near future.
Zeus – Green Dogs Unleashed
We reached out to Green Dogs Unleashed Rescue when we were in contact with a person who had a 5 week old deaf Aussie puppy. After waiting 3-4 weeks sweet deaf puppy Zeus made his way to Green Dogs Unleashed Rescue where he will go into foster care, attend upcoming deaf puppy classes and with time find a safe and loving forever home. Zeus is a recipient of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy program where we send the rescue a vetting sponsorship to help with Zeus’ upcoming vetting and care.
Two tiny Chi mixes – Green Dogs Unleashed – Troy VA
Above: Princess Celest
Thank you to all the volunteer drivers with Highway Heroes Rescue Transport Team like Heather Armstrong (above) helping to drive a leg to get the two Chi pups and Aussie Annie from Gadsden, Alabama to Green Dogs Unleashed in Troy, VA. Pictured is hearing impaired Chihuahuas Prince Charming and Princess Celeste (in the popup) and hearing Aussie Annie.
Above: Sweet Prince Charming with Christina Lee of Deaf Dogs Rock on the rescue transport.
It was a very successful rescue transport from Gadsden Alabama to Green Dogs Unleashed Rescue in Troy VA. Thanks to all the volunteer drivers who donated their time to get these three from Alabama to Troy VA where they will go into loving foster homes, finish their vetting and find loving forever homes. The two white puppies Prince and Princess are recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy Rescue sponsorship program to help Green Dogs Unleashed with their upcoming vetting expenses.
Maizie and Spot – S. A. F. E. Rescue – Virginia
Deaf Dogs Rock put out a rescue plea and offer of sponsorship for these two deaf pups at an Abington VA shelter. We are happy to report S.A.F.E. Rescue and Sanctuary pulled both Maizie and Spot to safety. Now both deaf pups are recipients of our Deaf Dogs Rock Rocker Puppy rescue sponsorship program to help their new rescue with their upcoming vetting expenses.
Photos below are deaf pups Maizie and Spot getting off their rescue transport and going into rescue with S.A.F.E. Rescue and Sanctuary.
Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters who chose to donate to Deaf Dogs Rock each month to help us continue to help deaf shelter dogs and puppies out of kill shelters into the safe arms of special needs rescue partners. We are so grateful for your continued support and kindness.
Wishing you all many blessings! ~ Christina Lee – Deaf Dogs Rock
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