PET OF THE MONTH!

Kobe was a 7 month old deaf and blind white male with natural ears when he arrived at the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (MAGDRL) - NC Chapter in July 2009. He was emaciated and had a slight skin infection when he came to rescue with his brother, Diesel, another blind and deaf white male. Over the next few months Kobe and his brother physically improved while in the care of separate foster families. MAGDRL volunteer Lisa diligently worked with Kobe using touch commands during his recovery period. Lloyd and Leslie Navarro met Kobe and his brother at a MAGDRL adoption event sponsored by PetSense in Kinston, NC. Before the Navarro's three-hour return back to Pinehurst area, the adoption process had already begun for Kobe!

In October 2009, Kobe's foster Mom brought him to Kobe's permanent home with the Navarro Family. Kobe gets along great with his doggie siblings, three other great danes named Angel (deaf), Rio, and Bella. Within a month, he has learned where all the furniture in the home is located and trees/shrubs of their fenced in and front yards. The Navarros have continued the touch command obedience with Kobe with great success. Kobe has wonderful personality coupled with a healthy independence streak which overshadows any obstacles posed by his handicaps. Kobe has made a near full physical recovery from his early days due to the efforts of MAGDRL and the Navarro Family.

,,,,,a note from Gail {Mary Puppins} -

A special Happy Holidays and heartfelt thanks to the Navarro Family; MAGDRL; the vets and volunteers, especially Lisa for working with abandoned and abused animals.

I can attest that these dogs do not know they have 'disabilities'.

Lynn and I love Angel, Rio, Bella and Kobe, they are our family!

ALL RESCUED!!! Angel is deaf; Kobe is deaf and blind. Rio and Bella are black and white danes that can hear and see. All are very well cared for and loved by their parents and now Lynn (with an occasional visit by me). Bella loves to play catch, but hasn't gotten the grasp of 'bring back'...she loves to play catch me if you can! Angel and Kobe do not know they have disabilities. Rio had to much fun running around, so his picture will be here soon!