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When a litter of puppies was dumped at a shelter, all of them found loving homesāexcept one. Bear, the only blind puppy in the litter of seven, was left behind.
But his story took a heartwarming turn when Angie and her fiancĆ©, TJ, decided to give him a chance, despite TJās initial reluctance.
From Reluctance to Unbreakable Bond
At first, TJ wasnāt on board with adopting a blind puppy. Angie had to convince him, but once Bear came home, he quickly became TJās best friend. āHe has brought so much joy and laughter into our house,ā Angie shared.
Bearās playful and loving nature won over TJ, who initially tried to play the tough guy. āBear has really gotten to him and makes his playful, fun side come out a lot,ā Angie said with a laugh.
Overcoming Challenges with Love
Adopting a blind puppy came with its own set of challenges. Angie and TJ had never cared for a dog with special needs before, so they turned to Google for advice. They walked Bear around the house to help him familiarize himself with the layout, tapping on furniture to guide him.
āWe both looked at each other after a couple of days and realized itās no different than raising a normal puppy,ā Angie said. Bear quickly adapted, using his heightened senses to navigate his new home. āHeāll bump into stuff once or twice, and then he knows itās there,ā Angie explained. āHis other senses are so strong.ā
A Giant Lap Dog with a Big Heart
The shelter had warned Angie and TJ that Bear might grow to be a massive dog, possibly weighing up to 150 pounds due to suspected St. Bernard or Mastiff genes. But despite his size, Bear turned out to be a gentle giant who loves nothing more than being a lap dog.
āWe 100% got a lap dog out of this giant puppy,ā Angie joked. Bearās confidence and intelligence have amazed his new family. He can now jump on and off furniture without assistance, proving that his blindness doesnāt hold him back.
A Lesson in Love and Resilience
Bearās story is a powerful reminder that disability doesnāt mean inability. āJust because you have something different about you doesnāt make you incapable,ā Angie said. āHe doesnāt let his loss of vision affect the way he lives his life.ā Bearās resilience and joyful spirit have inspired everyone around him.
Angie and TJ even imagine him as the perfect family dog for their future children, envisioning him as the gentle giant who lets kids climb all over him without a care in the world.
A Happy Ending for Bear
Bearās journey from being the last puppy in the shelter to becoming the heart of his new family is a testament to the power of love and second chances. āHeās such a happy boy,ā Angie said, smiling. āWeāve learned so much from him.ā Bearās story is a beautiful reminder that every dog, no matter their challenges, deserves a chance to be loved and to love in return.
