Pets

South Jersey-Based Dog Named "Dog Of The Year" By The ASPCA

"Cole can't hear with his ears, but he can hear with his heart," Chris Hannah, a music teacher and Cole's owner, said.

(CBS News)

October 3, 2023

VINELAND, N.J. (CBS) -- The ASPCA announced a South Jersey-based dog as its national "Dog of the Year."

Find out what's happening in Gloucester Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Cole the Deaf Dog is a Pitbull mix therapy dog who works at Dr. William Mennies School in Vineland.

"Cole can't hear with his ears, but he can hear with his heart," Chris Hannah, a music teacher and Cole's owner, said. "It's such an honor for a dog that was born with a disability and is now a full-time school therapy dog, amongst so many other jobs. It's just a dream come true; it really is."

Find out what's happening in Gloucester Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Click here to read the full story via CBS Philadelphia


CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.