5 Times Blind Dogs Stole Our Hearts

1. Kellar

Don’t let Kellar’s lack of sight fool you. This blind English Springer Spaniel has stolen the internet’s heart with his innovative approach to playing fetch. Despite being unable to visually track the ball, Kellar harnesses his acute hearing and robust sense of smell to locate his beloved toy. He’s trained to follow his human’s auditory cues, from ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ to ‘left’ and ‘right’!

2. Bumper

In spite of being both blind and deaf, Bumper, an adorable pup, relishes life to its fullest. For him, this is just a normal dog’s life, says his mom, Amy. Bumper holds a special fondness for Faeron, Amy’s daughter. Despite her moving away, their bond remains unbroken. A recent video capturing Bumper’s euphoric reaction to recognizing Faeron’s scent after a long time away, shows just how close they are!

3. Plum

https://www.tiktok.com/@aiden_m365/video/7235386926252035370?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

TikTok user @Aiden_m365, has mastered the art of reading his deaf and blind dog, Plum’s unique signals, melting hearts across the internet. This inspiring narrative reaffirms that with a little adaptability, we can connect deeply and meaningfully with our special needs furry friends.

4. Jeanie

@jeanie.the.blind.dog

Little smarty Pants 🗺📍#blinddog #rescuedog #specialneedsdog #specialdog #waitaminute #petsoftiktok #CapCut #fyp

♬ original sound – Niana Guerrero – nianaguerrero

Despite her blindness, Jeanie has managed to master her backyard territory without stumbling into any obstacles. The shared footage of her expert navigation has left viewers in awe, demonstrating that a disability doesn’t hinder living life to the fullest.

5. Haiku

@haiku_cant_hear_you

Thats the moment! She loves her mama #deafblinddog #doublemerle #adoptdontshop🐾 #deafdogsoftiktok #blinddogsoftiktok #bordercolliesoftiktok #lucascountypitcrew

♬ original sound – Haiku’s world 🌎

Nothing compares to the unadulterated joy of a pet-welcoming their human home, and Haiku, a ‘sassy and spunky’ blind and deaf Border Collie, has shown us just that. A heartwarming video recently shared by @haiku_cant_hear_you on TikTok, which has since gathered a whopping 4.7 million views, captures the exact moment Haiku realizes her owner is home from work!

We encourage everyone thinking of getting a pet to only adopt instead of shopping. Read more resources about adopting animals on One Green Planet, including 7 Reasons to Adopt Your Next Furry Best Friend, 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Adopt a Pet, and These Heartwarming Before and After Pictures of Adopted Rescue Animals Will Make Your Day! Read tips for pet adoptions and what to consider before adopting an animal. We recommend using these apps to find shelter dogs near you!

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