Meet Nick Abbot, a 31-year-old deaf man. Several weeks back, Nick was using Facebook and stumbled upon a post by NFR Maine, an animal rescue organization in his state. It highlighted an “amazing” puppy named Emerson who overcame a serious illness as an abandoned newborn, which left him deaf.
Emerson was the only one yet to be adopted of his litter — until Nick Abbot showed up in his cape.
“He came straight to me at the door and sat right away at my feet and stayed there,” Nick told WABI.
And it was soulmate-ship at first sight. When Nick arrived at the shelter, 12-week-old Emerson made a beeline for the Mainer and clung to him for the entire visit. Of the experience, Nick explained that he “knew right then and there” that he and Emerson “would get along and understand each other pretty good.”
Once the pair got settled at home, Nick started teaching Emerson sign language — and the pup is picking it up like a champ. He already understands the signs for “sit” and “lie down!”
When asked about his new four-pawed pal, Nick enthused, “The bond that we have is awesome.” He gushed about them understanding “each other very well” and praised Emerson for being “special.”
