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\"PHOTO:
Courtesy Richelle and Nick Abbott
PHOTO: Emerson, a black lab mix, was rescued out of a shelter in Florida and brought to the foster-based rescue, NFR Maine where he was eventually adopted.
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Abbott and Emerson soon met in person and hit it off. Richelle Abbott, Nick Abbott's mom, told \"GMA\" that her son and the pup were \"meant for each other.\"

\"It's amazing,\" she said of their relationship. \"Whenever they're together, Emerson is always finding a way to lean on Nick.\"

\"PHOTO:
Courtesy Richelle and Nick Abbott
PHOTO: Nick Abbott, 31, of Maine, is seen in a recent photo with his mother, Richelle Abbott and dog, Emerson. Both Nick Abbott and Emerson are deaf.
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Richelle Abbott, a mother of two, said Nick has been teaching Emerson sign language to sit, lay down and come.

\"If Nick reaches up and shakes his ear lobe, Emerson will bark -- it's so cute,\" she added.

\"PHOTO:
Courtesy Richelle and Nick Abbott
PHOTO: Nick Abbott, 31, of Maine, was born deaf and adopted a dog named Emerson, who is also deaf.
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