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Deaf Dog Spends 1452 Days in Shelter, Then His Luck Changes

Deaf Dog Spends 1452 Days in Shelter, Then His Luck Changes

Summary

A deaf dog named Neville spent 1,452 days in a shelter before finding a new home. A video shared by Dogs Trust Ireland on TikTok showed Neville adjusting to his new family through hand gesture communication. Neville's story brought joy to many people, gathering thousands of views and likes online.

Key Facts

  • Neville, a 7-year-old deaf Staffordshire bull terrier, was in a shelter for nearly four years.
  • Dogs Trust Ireland trained Neville to understand hand gestures.
  • His adoption was announced to him using Irish Sign Language by a volunteer from the deaf community.
  • The TikTok video of his journey has over 16,200 likes and 104,000 views.
  • Neville now lives in the countryside with a new dog brother, Noki.
  • His new family reports that he is adjusting well with good house manners.
  • Many TikTok users left supportive comments celebrating Neville’s adoption.

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