Blind elderly dog ​​dumped at shelter finds happiness in golden years

This story was shared within the framework of the Fur Fam Storytelling Contest. Submissions have been accepted through December 5. Voting will take place December 6 through December 31. The three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus a $500 prize pool. $2000 cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. View all stories here!

When I volunteered at Friends of Linden, the 10-year-old Prince was dumped by his “owner”. He was a small white poodle, terribly old and blind from cataracts. The people who dumped him actually told the shelter that they would put him in the middle of the road to be hit by a car if we didn’t take him away.

My heart breaks for him and I agree to raise him. After a few days at my house, we realized that the poor boy was also deaf. We had him groomed, examined, and most of his rotten teeth had to be extracted.

We were able to have cataract surgery and restore vision in one eye. At first he was very nervous and had to take medicine. When I started wrapping him like a baby and putting him in bed between me and my husband, he slept through the night and was able to quit.

He had to wear diapers for a while due to too many accidents. In due time, we brought him home. He has the oddity of occasionally using the cat litter box!

He loves his dog brother, his cat brother, his human, and does he love to eat!

On February 4, 2020, Prince crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Twenty-six months were short for him, but it was 26 months of pure love.

This story was submitted by Lisa Kohl, with support from Friends of Linden Animal Shelter, Inc. here!