The pup is impacting countless peoples lives and helping them to hear with their hearts.

However, everything changed in 2017 whena public school music teacher, Chris Hannah, adopted the dog.

It really changed my entire life, its mindset, a manrecalled.

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It didnt take long.

Cole not only helped students regain courage and self-respect, but he also inspired acts of kindness throughout thecommunity.

I honestly, in my heart, believe Cole knows that he was born to do this job.

Deaf therapy dog in birthday hat surrounded by kids learning sign language.

I would never do anything that I thought Cole wasnt interested in doing, Chris explained.

They threw Cole a massive party.

The dog seemed to be truly overwhelmed with so much attention and love.

School kids use sign language to celebrate their deaf therapy dog’s birthday with party hats and decorations.

The kids were so excited to be such an important part of his special day, he added.

The project has logged over 500 volunteer hours and received the Presidential Silver Service Award.

The dog was also the first canine to win the Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Teacher Award!

Deaf therapy dog wearing a birthday hat and glasses in a school celebration.

Now, the dog has become a true symbol of disability and acceptance for the entire world.

Check out the results:

Children hugging their deaf therapy dog, celebrating its birthday.

School kids celebrate with a deaf therapy dog in a wagon, wearing birthday attire and surrounded by balloons.

School kids petting a deaf therapy dog wearing a blue harness in front of a “Welcome Back” sign.

Happy deaf therapy dog wearing a vest, sitting in a sunflower field.

Man with glasses cuddling a white deaf therapy dog wearing a tan shirt with a dog emblem.

Smiling deaf therapy dog on grass, celebrating a birthday with school kids learning sign language.

Comment praising therapy dogs as a blessing to society.

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Facebook comment praising therapy dogs and celebrating Cole’s birthday.

Comment praising therapy dog Cole’s positive impact with heart emoji.

Message expressing birthday wishes to deaf therapy dog Cole.

Comment praising kids learning sign language for deaf dog’s birthday, highlighting a touching celebration.

Message celebrating therapy dog’s birthday, highlighting impact and love shown by school kids learning sign language.

Comment praising a therapy dog named Cole, highlighting his amazing behavior.

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