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Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
"They're always together" ❤
At 11 years old, Charlie is very much a senior pup — but nowadays, his heart is fuller than ever.
A few years back, Charlie's world went dark after he had both eyes removed as a result of glaucoma. He seemed to cope with the sudden change quite well day to day, though he nevertheless began to slow down and be less excitable.
Recently, however, Charlie's spirit has blossomed anew in the light of a new love.
Charlie's adoring owners, Chelsea Stipe and her husband, could tell he was still a happy dog, but suspected he'd benefit from having a canine companion in his twilight years. And they were right.
After bringing home a puppy named Maverick, everything about Charlie began to change for the better.
The two dogs quickly became inseparable friends — the younger's energy and enthusiasm seeming to inspire the same in the older.
"Charlie has definitely been more playful and puppy-like since Maverick came around," Stipe told The Dodo. "We'd buy him toys and he wouldn't think about playing with them. Now, they're just constantly playing with each other."
Maverick may only be a few months old, but he seems to understand that Charlie is experiencing the world without the sense of sight, and has adapted to help him with that limitation.
"He knows Charlie is different," Stipe said. "He'll put toys in front of him. He's very aware, when Charlie starts to move, to be on the lookout for him. When they walk together, Maverick helps keep Charlie in line."
Maverick will often rest alongside Charlie, too, as if just to reassure him that he's not alone.
Charlie and Maverick may be different, but it clearly hasn't hindered their friendship.
If anything, it's made it stronger.
"It's amazing. They're just such a great combo," Stipe said. "They're always together."
Nothing could ever completely turn back the clock on Charlie's life, of course (nor, given all those happy years, would anyone want to). Maverick, instead, has shown that joy and happiness still lie ahead on the road they're now on together.
"Charlie's an older dog. We used to think we could lose him any time," Stipe said. "But now, with Maverick, it's like he got this jolt in him, this zest for life again. If he had eyes, I know there'd be a twinkle in them."
Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
"They're always together" ❤
At 11 years old, Charlie is very much a senior pup — but nowadays, his heart is fuller than ever.
A few years back, Charlie's world went dark after he had both eyes removed as a result of glaucoma. He seemed to cope with the sudden change quite well day to day, though he nevertheless began to slow down and be less excitable.
Recently, however, Charlie's spirit has blossomed anew in the light of a new love.
Charlie's adoring owners, Chelsea Stipe and her husband, could tell he was still a happy dog, but suspected he'd benefit from having a canine companion in his twilight years. And they were right.
After bringing home a puppy named Maverick, everything about Charlie began to change for the better.
The two dogs quickly became inseparable friends — the younger's energy and enthusiasm seeming to inspire the same in the older.
"Charlie has definitely been more playful and puppy-like since Maverick came around," Stipe told The Dodo. "We'd buy him toys and he wouldn't think about playing with them. Now, they're just constantly playing with each other."
Maverick may only be a few months old, but he seems to understand that Charlie is experiencing the world without the sense of sight, and has adapted to help him with that limitation.
"He knows Charlie is different," Stipe said. "He'll put toys in front of him. He's very aware, when Charlie starts to move, to be on the lookout for him. When they walk together, Maverick helps keep Charlie in line."
Maverick will often rest alongside Charlie, too, as if just to reassure him that he's not alone.
Charlie and Maverick may be different, but it clearly hasn't hindered their friendship.
If anything, it's made it stronger.
"It's amazing. They're just such a great combo," Stipe said. "They're always together."
Nothing could ever completely turn back the clock on Charlie's life, of course (nor, given all those happy years, would anyone want to). Maverick, instead, has shown that joy and happiness still lie ahead on the road they're now on together.
"Charlie's an older dog. We used to think we could lose him any time," Stipe said. "But now, with Maverick, it's like he got this jolt in him, this zest for life again. If he had eyes, I know there'd be a twinkle in them."
Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
Sadly, Frankie went into the light two days ago. He was my fiance's dog for all 14-1/2 years of his life. He was a fighter and had managed to survive and fully recover from two slipped disks which had paralyzed his back legs. My fiance nursed him back to a walking, running, playful, and very happy dog. However, once his kidney's started to shut down within the last year it was only a matter of time. Dachshund's have a life span of 12-16 years, so he hit right within that range. I stayed home on Monday to watch him since he had been progressively getting worse (not eating for a couple days, throwing up, weak, etc), and his last day was a bit of a rough one until he passed on to the great gig in the sky.
That story makes my heart thump so hard I can hardly take it.Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
"They're always together" ❤
At 11 years old, Charlie is very much a senior pup — but nowadays, his heart is fuller than ever.
A few years back, Charlie's world went dark after he had both eyes removed as a result of glaucoma. He seemed to cope with the sudden change quite well day to day, though he nevertheless began to slow down and be less excitable.
Recently, however, Charlie's spirit has blossomed anew in the light of a new love.
Charlie's adoring owners, Chelsea Stipe and her husband, could tell he was still a happy dog, but suspected he'd benefit from having a canine companion in his twilight years. And they were right.
After bringing home a puppy named Maverick, everything about Charlie began to change for the better.
The two dogs quickly became inseparable friends — the younger's energy and enthusiasm seeming to inspire the same in the older.
"Charlie has definitely been more playful and puppy-like since Maverick came around," Stipe told The Dodo. "We'd buy him toys and he wouldn't think about playing with them. Now, they're just constantly playing with each other."
Maverick may only be a few months old, but he seems to understand that Charlie is experiencing the world without the sense of sight, and has adapted to help him with that limitation.
"He knows Charlie is different," Stipe said. "He'll put toys in front of him. He's very aware, when Charlie starts to move, to be on the lookout for him. When they walk together, Maverick helps keep Charlie in line."
Maverick will often rest alongside Charlie, too, as if just to reassure him that he's not alone.
Charlie and Maverick may be different, but it clearly hasn't hindered their friendship.
If anything, it's made it stronger.
"It's amazing. They're just such a great combo," Stipe said. "They're always together."
Nothing could ever completely turn back the clock on Charlie's life, of course (nor, given all those happy years, would anyone want to). Maverick, instead, has shown that joy and happiness still lie ahead on the road they're now on together.
"Charlie's an older dog. We used to think we could lose him any time," Stipe said. "But now, with Maverick, it's like he got this jolt in him, this zest for life again. If he had eyes, I know there'd be a twinkle in them."
Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
I know that some people see animals as a lower form of life than humans and some folks say dogs don't feel love, but whatever this friendship is..it's as strong and real as anything we feel, and we need more of it all over the world.
Thank you posting this, you made my day a whole lot better.
Thanks for sharing this.Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
"They're always together" ❤
At 11 years old, Charlie is very much a senior pup — but nowadays, his heart is fuller than ever.
A few years back, Charlie's world went dark after he had both eyes removed as a result of glaucoma. He seemed to cope with the sudden change quite well day to day, though he nevertheless began to slow down and be less excitable.
Recently, however, Charlie's spirit has blossomed anew in the light of a new love.
Charlie's adoring owners, Chelsea Stipe and her husband, could tell he was still a happy dog, but suspected he'd benefit from having a canine companion in his twilight years. And they were right.
After bringing home a puppy named Maverick, everything about Charlie began to change for the better.
The two dogs quickly became inseparable friends — the younger's energy and enthusiasm seeming to inspire the same in the older.
"Charlie has definitely been more playful and puppy-like since Maverick came around," Stipe told The Dodo. "We'd buy him toys and he wouldn't think about playing with them. Now, they're just constantly playing with each other."
Maverick may only be a few months old, but he seems to understand that Charlie is experiencing the world without the sense of sight, and has adapted to help him with that limitation.
"He knows Charlie is different," Stipe said. "He'll put toys in front of him. He's very aware, when Charlie starts to move, to be on the lookout for him. When they walk together, Maverick helps keep Charlie in line."
Maverick will often rest alongside Charlie, too, as if just to reassure him that he's not alone.
Charlie and Maverick may be different, but it clearly hasn't hindered their friendship.
If anything, it's made it stronger.
"It's amazing. They're just such a great combo," Stipe said. "They're always together."
Nothing could ever completely turn back the clock on Charlie's life, of course (nor, given all those happy years, would anyone want to). Maverick, instead, has shown that joy and happiness still lie ahead on the road they're now on together.
"Charlie's an older dog. We used to think we could lose him any time," Stipe said. "But now, with Maverick, it's like he got this jolt in him, this zest for life again. If he had eyes, I know there'd be a twinkle in them."
Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
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I'm sorry for your loss. Run free, Frankie.
This one shows how small my girl really is
Cold laser treatment for pulled muscle.
This story was on the national news the other night, and it is so heartwarming. Thanks for sharing.Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
"They're always together" ❤
At 11 years old, Charlie is very much a senior pup — but nowadays, his heart is fuller than ever.
A few years back, Charlie's world went dark after he had both eyes removed as a result of glaucoma. He seemed to cope with the sudden change quite well day to day, though he nevertheless began to slow down and be less excitable.
Recently, however, Charlie's spirit has blossomed anew in the light of a new love.
Charlie's adoring owners, Chelsea Stipe and her husband, could tell he was still a happy dog, but suspected he'd benefit from having a canine companion in his twilight years. And they were right.
After bringing home a puppy named Maverick, everything about Charlie began to change for the better.
The two dogs quickly became inseparable friends — the younger's energy and enthusiasm seeming to inspire the same in the older.
"Charlie has definitely been more playful and puppy-like since Maverick came around," Stipe told The Dodo. "We'd buy him toys and he wouldn't think about playing with them. Now, they're just constantly playing with each other."
Maverick may only be a few months old, but he seems to understand that Charlie is experiencing the world without the sense of sight, and has adapted to help him with that limitation.
"He knows Charlie is different," Stipe said. "He'll put toys in front of him. He's very aware, when Charlie starts to move, to be on the lookout for him. When they walk together, Maverick helps keep Charlie in line."
Maverick will often rest alongside Charlie, too, as if just to reassure him that he's not alone.
Charlie and Maverick may be different, but it clearly hasn't hindered their friendship.
If anything, it's made it stronger.
"It's amazing. They're just such a great combo," Stipe said. "They're always together."
Nothing could ever completely turn back the clock on Charlie's life, of course (nor, given all those happy years, would anyone want to). Maverick, instead, has shown that joy and happiness still lie ahead on the road they're now on together.
"Charlie's an older dog. We used to think we could lose him any time," Stipe said. "But now, with Maverick, it's like he got this jolt in him, this zest for life again. If he had eyes, I know there'd be a twinkle in them."
Blind Senior Dog Finds A Puppy Friend To Show Him The Way
Snoopy is as disinterested in doing laundry as I am.
So sorry to hear about Frankie. Sounds like he had a great family.
My younger daughter wanted another dog. So we added 1 year old Buddy to our family:
Buddy and Major are getting along famously but Major seems to think Buddy is a chew toy:
Don't worry - they're just playing. Buddy goes after Major as much as Major goes after Buddy. And no blood has been drawn......yet.....
They freaking crack me up!!!!!
Buddy and Major are getting along famously but Major seems to think Buddy is a chew toy:
Don't worry - they're just playing. Buddy goes after Major as much as Major goes after Buddy. And no blood has been drawn......yet.....
They freaking crack me up!!!!!
Annnnnnnd now it is three.
I'm gonna be scooping poop 24/7 this summer...
Only 9 weeks old here.
I'm gonna be scooping poop 24/7 this summer...
Only 9 weeks old here.
Annnnnnnd now it is three.
I'm gonna be scooping poop 24/7 this summer...
Only 9 weeks old here.
Holy Cow - That's one CUTE and BIG 9 week old puppy!
Judging by the size of those paws, that's gonna be some BIG POOP you're scooping this summer!
On March 1st Aura moved out, and Nova moved in. This is Nova >
