
Blind, Deaf, Blind & Deaf
Rescue Groups
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Amazing Aussies Lethal White Rescue of AZ (double merle, blind, deaf, blind & deaf)
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DC Dogos (dogo argentinos; serve deaf and/or blind dogs as part of their mission)
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Deaf Dog Rescue of America (deaf)
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Deaf Dogs of Oregon (deaf)
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Family Dog Rescue (serve deaf and/or blind dogs as part of their mission)
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Green Dogs Unleashed (serve deaf and/or blind dogs as part of their mission)
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iRescue (serve deaf and/or blind dogs as part of their mission)
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Keller's Cause (double merle, blind, deaf, blind & deaf)
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New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue (serve deaf and/or blind dogs as part of their mission)
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Pink Heart Rescue (double merle, blind, deaf, blind & deaf)
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Red Hook Dog Rescue (serve deaf and/or blind dogs as part of their mission)
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Speak! for the Unspoken (serve deaf and/or blind dogs as part of their mission)
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Speak! Rescue & Sanctuary (double merle, blind, deaf, blind & deaf)
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White Diamond Double Merle Dane Rescue (double merle, blind, deaf, blind & deaf)
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White Kisses Great Dane Rescue (double merle, blind, deaf, blind & deaf)
Other Resources for Blind, Deaf, Blind & Deaf
+ Down To Earth Dog Lady (in person and virtual training for blind, deaf and
blind & deaf dogs)
+ Deaf Dogs Rock Ambassadors (individuals living with deaf dogs who are
available as a resrouce for training and other issues)
+ Positive Animal Wellness (in person and virtual training for blind, deaf and
blind & deaf dogs)
+ A Deaf Dog Joins the Family: Training, Education, and Communication for a
Smooth Transition (book | Terrie Hayward)
+ Through A Dark Silence: Loving and Living With Your Blind and Deaf Dog
(book | Debbie Bauer)
+ Acorn's DEAFinitely Awesome Dictionary of Signs: Easy-to-Learn and Easy-
to-Teach Sign Language for Training Deaf Dogs in the Basics of Good
Behavior (book | Mary L. Motley & Carol Peter)
+ Tips on Living With and Training a Blind Dog (article | Whole Dog Journal)
+ Blind Dogs Can Have Normal Lives Too! (article | Whole Dog Journal)
+ Training the Hearing Imapaired Dog (article | Whole Dog Journal)
+ Training Deaf Dogs with Hand Signals (article | Whole Dog Journal)
Cleft Palates/Lips
Neurodivergent
Mobility Issues
Rescue/Other Non Profit Groups
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Shade Out DM (Advocacy for Degenerative Myelopathy)
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MPS Army Foundation (Advocacy for Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome)
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Wild Hearts (Advocacy, financial assistance, equipment, supplies and support groups for dogs with mobility impairment)
Other Resources for Mobility Issues
+ Dog Wheelchair Life (resources for people with paralyzed dogs)
+ These Dog Days (resources for disabled dogs and their owners)
+ Tripawds Foundation (resources and community for tripods and
+ Pet Rescue Momma videos to assist those with mobility-impaired and abled
dogs
+ Vital Vet (a go-to reference for rehab, physio & fitness)
General Special Needs
(these groups serve a variety of special needs, take in differently-abled and abled animals and/or are advocacy groups)
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Angels with Misplaced Wings (sanctuary for differently-abled dogs)
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Lily's Pad Rescue (bulldogs)
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Special Needs Animal Rescue League (In Canada; transports from US)
Equipment
Blind
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Muffin's Halo (equipment for blind dogs)
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Rex Specs (eye protection)
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Second Chances for Blind Dogs - nonprofit (provides Muffin's Halos to blind dogs)
Mobility
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3D Pets (3D printed custom prosthetics and mobility devices)
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Animal Ortho Care (wheelchairs, splints, braces, pain management)
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Best Friend Mobility (new/used/refurbished adjustable wheelchairs)
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Bionic Pets (custom braces, prosthetics, wheelchairs, helmets, etc.)
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Eddie's Wheels (wheelchairs and therapy equipment)
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GingerLead (dog support and rehabilitation harness)
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Gunnar's Wheels Foundation - nonprofit (lending program for ne/refurbished wheelchairs)
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HandiPets Plus (drag bags)
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Help 'Em Up Harness (lifting harness)
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High Rollers Club - nonprofit (wheelchairs)
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Mango's Freedom Wheels (wheelchairs)
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Maximus Skates (anti-dragging, de-knuckling, adaptive paw wear)
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My Pet's Brace (custom orthotic and prosthetic devices)
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Ortho Pets (custom orthotic and prosthetic devices)
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OrtoCanis (solutions in orthopedics and rehab)
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Pet Parents (incontinence supplies)
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Petsthetics (orthotics & prosthetics)
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Ruff Rollin' (wheelchairs with lifetime warranty on frames)
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Ruffwear ( harnesses with back handle for lifting; grippy protective boots; audible beacon safety light)
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The Frida Project - nonprofit (mobility assistance devices)
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Thera-Paw (paw protection, leg/neck/cervical support, etc.)
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Tyson's Wonder Wheels - nonprofit (wheelchairs)
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Walkin' Pets (wheelchairs, braces, harnesses, boots, drag bags, de-knuckling wear, etc.)
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Wheelies by Shane (custom, low cost wheelchairs)
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Wild Hearts - nonprofit (financial assistance, equipment, supplies and support groups for dogs with mobility impairment)
Diabetes
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Project: Adopt A Sugar Baby (PetTest will provide initial testing equipment and supplies to enrolled individuals who adopt a diabetic pet and connect owners to other community resources)
Misc.
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Bailey Chair for Dogs - nonprofit (information and eating chairs for dogs with megaesophagus)
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Barkertime (incontinence supplies)
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Protective Pet Solutions (innovative visors & collars....so long cone of shame!)
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Rex Specs (eye and ear protection)
Misc. Resources
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PetAbility Podcast (sharing topics and interviews relative to the latest in pet quality of life and longevity)
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PetAbility Podcast YouTube Channel (videos relative to the latest in pet quality of life and longevity)
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Heart of Texas Pet Loss & Grief Support (virtual monthly meetings)
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Jyl Hershman-Ross, TTouch & Training (in person & virtual)
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Skillful Paws (in person animal body work; virtual animal massage workshops)
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Tellington TTouch (Tellington TTouch® Training is a gentle, respectful method of training, that honors the body, mind and spirit of animals and their people and develops trust between humans and animals by using intentional body work, ground work and specialized equipment.)
Animal Transport
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Amelia Air Animal Rescue - nonprofit
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Dog Is My Copilot nonprofit
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Pet Rescue Pilots nonprofit
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Pilots N Paws nonprofit
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Pilots to the Rescue nonprofit
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Southwest Animal Transport Team - SWATT (Southwest Airlines employees volunteering time to transport)
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Take Me Home Advocates for Transport nonprofit
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Wings of Rescue nonprofit