Can Deaf Animals Really Be Taught To Read?

We can teach animals tricks, including sign language. We can teach animals to become our best friends or guides. We might as well finish the circle of life by teaching them how to read...

Hutto

Lucy McVey, the principal at Bluebonnet Elementary, is the owner of a bulldog named Hutto.

"McVey has taught the 6-year-old dog to read 10 words and phrases on flashcards, she said. The words include high five, touchdown, sit and profile. McVey and Peaches do demonstrations at schools and other organizations to encourage children to read, McVey said. The white dog, who has been deaf since birth, also serves as an example of how disabilities can be overcome, she said."All of us have something of value to contribute," the Round Rock principal said."

Anyone else out there have Deaf dogs, Deaf cats, Deaf parrots, or Deaf fish that can read?

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/deaf-bulldog-shows-off-her-reading-abilities-to-514236.html