Deaf Dog Missing In Greenport: 'We Are All Heartbroken'

GREENPORT, NY — The Greenport community has joined forces to help a family searching desperately for their lost dog, who is deaf.

Cosmo, said Bonnie Bracken, is an 11-year-old Springer Spaniel. "He is a loyal old guy, a family-oriented old 'puppy,'" she said.

Cosmo, Bracken added, has never left his yard. "All of our friends and neighbors can verify that. We train our dogs, always."

Cosmo was last seen Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in the Cedarfields area of Greenport when she let him out, Bracken said.

"An hour later he was gone. He is deaf and does know hand signals. He has back leg issues from a past surgery so he will not travel or leave my property unless he was confused; his eyesight may be limited," Bracken said. "He means the world to my family and granddaughter. We are all heartbroken."

Bracken said, with two dogs, three cats, a bunny, a bird, and 11 chickens, her animals are family.

"This is so upsetting," she said.

But the community response has been deeply moving, she said. "So many people were out looking with us yesterday. Everyone has been amazing. This is the best place — and I can’t imagine any foul play."

If you see Cosmo, call 516-383-9731 or 516-480-4332, or email Bbracken@optonline.net.