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Paige Freshwater

Rescue dog with no eyes desperately needs somebody to cuddle

He only has love to give - but has been unable to secure a home due to his disabilities.

Nine-year-old Dino is still holding onto hope that he'll be placed into a loving home where he can live out his final years.

The poor pooch has been overlooked at Blind Dog Rescue UK because his eyes have been surgically removed due to glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve.

Glaucoma is a very painful condition in dogs which cannot be cured but most cases can be well managed with eye drops and other medications.

Despite being a loving dog, he has been unable to win over an owner, leaving him with no other choice but to stay at his foster home in Devon until somebody comes forward to claim him.

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He love cuddling up with people (Blind Dog Rescue UK)
He currently lives with a foster family in Devon (Blind Dog Rescue UK)

A Blind Dog Rescue UK spokeswoman said: "He has the most amazing zest for life and personality.

"Kittens sleep on top of him. He has been a friend to all dogs in the shelter and especially the puppies.

"The rescuers thought he would be too old to be adopted but he is so happy and friendly they are desperate now for him to find a family."

The crossbreed loves attention and would spend his entire day snuggling up on the sofa with his owners given the chance.

"He loves all people and is so very happy if he gets a cuddle," the spokeswoman added. "This boy has too much love for life to have missed his chance for a family."

Poor Dino has recently been diagnosed with moderate hip dysplasia, which causes him to walk with a slight limp.

He can be rehomed anywhere in the UK (Blind Dog Rescue UK)
Dino has been diagnosed with moderate hip dysplasia (Blind Dog Rescue UK)

However, this doesn't stop him from jumping up on the sofa for cuddles or zooming around the park during a walk.

His foster family said: "When other dog snaps at him, he does not react negatively.

"I think he was not socialised properly and does not know how to greet respectfully and tries to put his paws on them.

"In off lead areas, with dogs rushing around he will bark a lot and is not keen on other dogs coming up behind him.

"He’s fine with my other dog and friends' dogs once he meets them. My other dog has taught him to play a bit.

"Once he gets to know the other dog and knows they're not going to harm him, he just ignores them."

Dino can be left home alone for about three hours but this can be slowly built up over time. He can live with cats and other smaller animals.

The spokesperson added: "Dino would love a home with a garden and doggy friends for company.

"He is frightened of dominant males but not confrontational. He can mix fine with gentle males and females with no problem at all.

"He would be better suited to somebody at home most of the day because he loves nothing more to follow you around and snooze next to you."

To adopt Dino, or any other animals in Blind Dog Rescue UK's care, contact their team via their website www.bdruk.org.

Do you have a dog story to share? Email paige.freshwater@reachplc.com.

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