Numerous misconceptions exist regarding canines with unique needs. A great number of individuals believe these dogs are incapable of living a typical life, which leads most of them to never attain their happy endings.
Nonetheless, sometimes these extraordinary creatures merely require a bit of affection to reveal their true selves. Subsequently, their spirit genuinely glows and only the skies confine their potential.
A real-life demonstration of this is a dog from San Diego, California. Unfortunately, she was blind when her family welcomed her, after which her eyes were removed. Yet, for her, this presented no hindrance to experiencing life to the fullest.
Not only that, but she also showcased her extraordinary talents, which, given her situation, astounded many observers.
Savoring Every Moment
Upon her adoption, Z, as her owners dubbed her, was blind and not in particularly great health.
“She appeared quite rough in the shelter pictures,” Tran Le, Z’s mother, shared with The Dodo. “The veterinarian indicated her blindness stemmed from cataracts and glaucoma. Last year, her eyes were surgically removed due to symptomatic glaucoma.”
Despite all her challenges, her new family in San Diego, California recognized something extraordinary in this pup and were determined not to give up on her. Before long, she began reciprocating their kindness in the best manner possible – through her astonishing positive spirit and zest for life.
However, what captivated them the most was her passion for her favorite pastime – the game of fetch. It was an activity that genuinely kept her vivacious and brought her immense happiness.
“Right from the beginning, her enthusiasm for fetch was evident,” Le remarked. “She’s constantly on the hunt for toys, particularly her ball, and brings us items to toss. She’s relentless in her quest for fetch, even waking up at dawn and immediately seeking her ball.”
The mere fact that a dog without vision could excel in such a game only added to their amazement. Even without sight, Z had no difficulty locating the ball whenever a family member tossed it. But that’s not the end of it.
“We’ve experimented with various sound-emitting balls, yet she consistently returns to her simple green and red ball,” Le explained. “We believe the sound-making balls are excessively easy for her, and she relishes the challenge of the basic bouncing ball.”
It wasn’t long before the tale of the eyeless dog adept at catching balls captured public attention and won over many hearts.
Fetching Sensation
She began documenting her performances with the ball and sharing the recordings on her TikTok account. Before long, they attracted significant attention.
“The feedback on her videos has been extremely encouraging,” Le stated. “Viewers exhibit an array of emotions, from tears of joy to awe.”
Nevertheless, the video Le shared on the 51st day of Z’s life with her newfound family elevated the fame of this eyeless fetching canine to unprecedented heights.
@zpoopee We engage in this for hours. 😅❤️🎾 #cutedog #fyp #puppy ♬ Manamana THE MUPPETS – ⭐️🐺 Lyca’s Musicbox 🎶⭐️
There were many comments regarding Z’s display, but the majority were affirmative and expressed fascination with this remarkable dog’s capabilities.
One user commented: “Has anyone reached out to the individual who ranks dogs? Because this dog deserves the top spot.”
“The purest and most delightful sight is watching a blind dog play fetch 😭,” another added.
And the viral @weratedogs remarked: “He appeared so self-assured when he looked the OPPOSITE direction from where the ball was rolling.”
All these encouraging responses were the greatest reward for this dog, who, despite everything, did not hesitate to reveal her extraordinary talent.
Nonetheless, she remained humble in the face of her fame, simply relishing every moment of the game she cherished most. This was because that game symbolized something far greater for her – a life worth living in spite of all the struggles.
Indeed, Z serves as a role model for us all.