Meet adoptable deaf 16 month old Jack Russell Terrier Milkey who is 16 pounds of pure love and joy looking for a loving forever home with someone who will cherish him, make daily positive reinforcement sign training/enrichment a priority and always keep him safe.
From his caregiver Alison: Milkey is special JR pup looking for a special home.
Milky is a gentle, joyful soul who just happens to be deaf. Born and raised in a loving home, he’s had a wonderful start to life filled with kindness, structure, and plenty of play. He spent a year with his first mom at Carrol College in their Anthrozoology Canine program. He learned many skills and had great socialization with humans and other dogs Now, he’s ready to find a forever family who will continue to guide him with patience, love, and consistent positive reinforcement.
He rides well in the car (no motion sickness!), happily tucked in a padded crate in the back or on the front seat. Milky’s ideal home will continue to provide enriching experiences, gentle structure, and plenty of adventures while always keeping his safety top of mind. Consistency will be key as he transitions to a new environment and learns new routines and signals. Though he is only 1 year old he has the ability to hold focus and loves learning
This little guy is looking for a home where he will be cherished, protected, and given every opportunity to thrive. If you’re ready to open your heart to a deaf puppy and help him grow into the incredible dog he’s meant to be, Milky is waiting for you.Meet Milky: Sweet, Smart, Dog-Friendly, & Fluent in Hand Signals!
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Available for the right match)
Age: 1 year old
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier
Sex: neutered male
Weight: 16#
DOB 2-18-2025
Hearing Status: Deaf
Temperament: loves every person he meets and almost every dog
Vaccinated: Yes, neutered and up-to-date on vaccines
Training : extensive positive training at Carroll College , rides well in car , crate trained, naturally curious ,very brave
Knows all basic commands, beginning agility skills loose leash walking, loves scent games
About Milky
Milky is an incredibly sweet, one-year-old pup who is looking for his ultimate forever home through no fault of his own. Having been returned to his breeder, his welfare and continued education is being carefully and responsibly managed to ensure he finds the perfect match. Milky is a gentle, joyful soul who just happens to be deaf. Born and raised in a loving home, he’s had a wonderful start to life filled with kindness, structure, and plenty of play.
Milky is a brilliant, attentive companion who has been raised with an exceptional foundation.
Social Life & Personality
Milky is a fun-loving, happy boy! He is incredibly good with other dogs, loves to play, and is deeply friendly with everyone he meets. His deaf status doesn’t slow his social life down at all; he reads other dogs’ body language beautifully and makes friends effortlessly. Milky thrives on connection — he lights up when he sees his people or his dog friends and loves to play, explore, and learn. He has learned many skills and had great socialization with humans and other dogs Now, he’s ready to find a forever family who will continue to guide him with patience, love, and consistent positive reinforcement.
He rides well in the car (no motion sickness!), happily tucked in a padded crate in the back or on the front seat. Milky’s ideal home will continue to provide enriching experiences, gentle structure, and plenty of adventures while always keeping his safety top of mind. Consistency will be key as he transitions to a new environment and learns new routines and signals. Though he is only 1 year old he has the ability to hold focus and loves learning
Skills & Training
Because deaf dogs look with their hearts and their eyes, Milky has become a master communicator. He is highly focused, eager to please, and already knows multiple hand signals. He watches his human closely for direction, making him an absolute joy to work with. His early socialization and training foundation mean he is ready to seamlessly step into an active, engaged home. Thanks to formal involvement with his first mom at the Carroll College Anthrozoology Canine program in Montana, Milky has benefited from advanced behavioral insights and structured, positive-reinforcement training. He’s highly food- and toy-motivated, making him a fun and eager training partner, who looks to us for cues . While he can’t hear, Milky is very observant and picks up on visual cues quickly. He’s already doing great with his training touch, sit , down , here, follow , walk w me, and great with potty training and sleeps through the night in a crate .
Ideal Home
Milky will thrive in a home that understands or is excited to learn about the beautiful bond of raising a deaf dog. Because he loves to play and gets along so well with other dogs, a home with a friendly canine sibling would be fantastic for him, though he’d also excel as a cherished only dog with plenty of playdates. As with all dogs , especially those who are deaf, love, patience, learning to understand his patterns and practice his skills and the gift of time are important in helping him adjust to his new home and learn to love his new family.
Interested in Milky?
Milky is neutered, healthy, up-to-date on everything, and ready to bring a lifetime of loyalty, playfulness, and love to his perfect match.
Contact Information: kimberlitejackrussellpuppies@gmail.com go to www.kimberlitejackrussellterriers.com and enter a contact card tell us a bit about yourselves and we will send you the application.
Milkey’s adoption fee is $400 to a screened and approved home only and you must live within 450 miles of Fairview (San Diego), CA to be considered for adoption.