It appeared that Charlotte was just an especially studious lady when she started preferring a desk to her bed. But the staff of the humane organization quickly determined Charlotte’s narrative was more complicated than they had first suspected.
Charlotte was rescued from substandard living conditions and brought to The Humane Society of Sarasota County in February. The fact that the adorable pitbull mix appeared to be ignoring the staff members astonished them. They quickly discovered that she wasn’t being impolite; rather, she was hard of hearing.
Charlotte’s life was fortunately about to change. Someone who completely understood her circumstances will soon come into her life.
Charlotte’s position atop the desk, according to Alissa Jackson, who worked closely with Charlotte at the shelter, was probably an ingenious solution to her hearing loss. Perfect hearing wasn’t necessary for Charlotte as long as she could sit in a position of height.
“I think she preferred the desk because she’s quirky and I believe she liked being higher up to potentially see over the cubicle to see people coming since she couldn’t hear them,” Jackson told The Dodo.
Jackson made sure that Charlotte’s unique needs were met. She facilitated the process of teaching Charlotte tricks and commands using hand signals. Eventually, Charlotte learned ‘sit,’ ‘place’ and ‘free’ by simply watching hand signs.
The humane organization received a response from a woman who was particularly eager to see Charlotte after hearing about her on a nearby radio station. Laurie Hall, who has hearing impairment as well, immediately understood Charlotte’s predicament. The union was made in heaven, the shelter personnel could see that.
“She is the best, most lovable, calmest and smartest dog I have owned,” Hall told The Dodo. “It was our destiny to become a family.”
Now, Charlotte and Hall spend their days going on walks and cuddling at home. Charlotte no longer needs to sit on desks, because she knows her loving mom is always nearby.
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