Hogans Hope is the heartwarming story of a deaf dog who escaped death during the time when the prevalent belief was that deaf dogs needed to be destroyed. It is the tale of a legendary deaf canine champion who endured severe abuse and prevailed as he turned upside down the myths of deaf dogs being dumb, difficult to train, and harmful. Hogan learned American Sign Language, engaged in normal puppy activities, and provided the hope of lifenot deathfor deaf dogs worldwide. Through perseverance and enduring hope, Hogans courage provided inspiration to anyonehuman or petthat success and genuine love are truly possible. This heroic deaf dog continues to reveal that by choosing hope, anyones dreams can come true, and the world can be filled with steadfast faith, pure joy, and unconditional love. Its a story like none other. Learn more about this intrepid pair as well as the power of love and persistence against seemingly stacked odds. Sit! Read! Enjoy! Dr. Nicholas H. Dodman, professor emeritus, animal behaviorist, Tufts University I have been re-inspired with the notion that all of Gods creation responds powerfully to His loving touch passed on through others. Thanks to Connie and Hogan for teaching us to have eyes to see and ears to hear for all those with two legs or four legs who are around us every day. Read and gain this heartfelt hope for yourself. -Jimmy H. Allen, Minister International Churches of Christ. (Summary via Goodreads)
Hogan’s Hope: A Deaf Dog, A Christian’s Faith, A Courageous Journey by Connie Bombaci is more than the story of a deaf dog, it is a story of hope, love, commitment, understanding, strength, devotion, and joy !!! To read Connie’s story about helping Hogan find his forever home and the love that he was surrounded by every day is a treat for ALL readers. Connie and her husband Jim are proof that there are angels on earth. Not only for adopting Hogan, a dalmation that is deaf but also for adopting another deaf dog, Georgia, and for everything that they did for their dogs. They taught Hogan how to communicate and understand them by teaching him sign language. They not only taught him sign language but went to schools, nursing homes and other places to share with people his gift. They wanted to show people that even though Hogan is deaf, he can still have a fulfilling life.
Here is a quote from Connie’s book that I think rings so true…..
“I was eager to get the word out to the public that handicapped animals, similar to disabled people, can lead useful and fruitful lives. I don’t like the term handicapped because I believe that everyone has his or her own personal challenges, some visible and some hidden.”
Connie and Jim lived by that belief and just wanted to make as many people as they could understand that also.
When you bring an animal into your home, you are opening yourself up for a world of love and commitment. No only are you providing this animal/pet a safe envioroment with food and shelter, you are providing them with love, and what they give back is more than you can imagine !!!
I have always been an animal lover, cats mainly, and have always had a cat or two or three in the family so reading this book was a no brainer. To know that there are people out there like Connie and Jim will give you a warm feeling. When you start reading Hogan’s Hope and see how his life was in the beginning, you begin to root for him and that feeling gets stronger as you get deeper into the story. Hogan’s story is such an inspiration for everyone and I encourage reader’s to read it and share his story with everyone you know. How can you not love him ??? Oprah did !!!!
Review by Missi M.
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