A heartwarming TikTok video has broken hearts across the internet, introducing viewers to a deaf and blind puppy who was deemed “not worth anything” by a breeder.
In the video, it was revealed that the puppy, who was separated from her mother at just a few weeks old, has found a loving and safe home with her new owner. “POV: you bring home a deaf/blind puppy who was separated from her mom when surrendered by a breeder at just a few weeks old because ‘she wasn’t worth anything,'” the owner, @dashboard_doggos, wrote in the caption. “[You] get to become her safe space while she sleeps and feels the rhythm of your heartbeat…Not enough money in the world for this sweet girl.”
An Angel Finds Her Safe Space
The video shows the tiny puppy snuggled up to her new owner, fast asleep and clearly feeling safe and loved. Despite her challenges, the puppy is an “absolute angel,” as one commenter put it, thanks to the compassionate person who took her in.
The comments were filled with an outpouring of love and support for the puppy and her owner. Many people praised the owner for taking on a pet with special needs—and one user shared a similar story about their own blind dog.
“Well done you for taking that sweet baby on,” they wrote. “We have a blind older boy now and it has its challenges, but ‘til death do us part’! He was a runt of his litter and same breeder ‘attitude’ as you experienced, as in, ‘take him if you like.’ He’s had surgeries, lost an eye but still is a happy sweet little man.”
Another commenter simply wished the new family well, saying, “What a sweet little baby. May she and your family live many, many happy and peaceful years together.” The puppy’s tiny features also captured hearts, with one person exclaiming, “Those toe beans are absolutely divine! She’s truly scrumptious.”
Special Needs Care
The puppy’s unique situation has also led to calls for the owner to document her journey. “What a sweet soul! Please do a series on her growing up and how you train and communicate,” a user commented.
In a follow-up video, the owner revealed a gentle method for waking the puppy without startling her. She demonstrated how she places her hand close to the puppy for her to smell, followed by gentle pets. The owner wrote in the caption that “sometimes she jumps up with a wiggle butt, other days it’s like trying to wake a teenager,” highlighting the relatable challenges and joys of caring for a special needs dog.
The story of this deaf and blind puppy is a reminder that every animal, regardless of its challenges, deserves love and a safe home. The owner’s compassion and the internet’s overwhelming support highlight the beauty of adopting special needs pets and the incredible bond that can form between them and their human companions.
Newsweek reached out to @dashboard_doggos for comment via TikTok.
