Meet Bubba! He was surrendered to the shelter when his owner could no longer care for him. Bubba is a sweet old soul. He would do best in a home with no cats. He is really good at relaxing and clingy to those he loves. He seems to love car rides and is calm. He loves to smile and is very appreciative when people spoil him. Bubba is deaf. Caring for a hard-of-hearing or deaf dog centers on replacing sound with visual and physical cues to keep them safe and connected. Because they cannot hear hazards like traffic or approaching animals, keeping them on a leash or in a securely fenced yard is essential. You should also update their collar tags to alert others of their condition in case they wander off. Communication shifts entirely to sight and touch. You can teach basic commands using consistent hand signals or American Sign Language. It's important to prevent them from startling, especially when sleeping. Visit this page for more information on caring for deaf pets .