Disabled residents of animal shelters are often the most neglected of potential adopters and particularly suffer from the stress inherent in this type of place. For Brutusa white dog with blue eyes, it is all the more complicated as he suffers from deafness and visual impairment. Anxious, he is nevertheless fortunate to be able to count on the volunteers of the shelter where he resides, the Maui Humane Societylocated at Puunene on the island ofHawaii (UNITED STATES). They do everything they can to simplify his daily life and make his life more pleasant and peaceful, yet his situation remains very complicated.
A daily life made difficult by his disabilities
Disoriented by his deafness, handicapped by his vision problem, he often barks. Cassondra Christmanan employee of the shelter, recently published a video on her account TikTok @cassondrachristman accompanied by a heartbreaking caption: “ I didn't talk much about Brutus because I thought he might have potential adoption on the continent. But for now, nothing is in sight, and he is still there waiting. » In the images, we can discover the moment when she gave a soft toy to Brutus who immediately wanted her to come and play with him. In the doggie's eyes, gratitude and joy were displayed towards the volunteer's gesture. “ We love you Brutus. We'll get you out of here », she further underlined, as reported by the media Pet Parade.
@cassondrachristman I haven't been sharing Brutus much because I thought maybe he had a potential adoption on the mainland. But as of right now nothing is in the works and he's still there waiting. Being confused about what's going on being deaf and all ???? his vision impairment leads him to barking at strange things at the shelter. It's heartbreaking. We love you Brutus. We will get you out of there. He's at Maui humane society. Come meet him or adoption interest form is in my bio. #fyp #adoptdontshop #shelterdog #maui #hawaiitiktok
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“A happy dog who loves people”
If the disabilities suffered Brutus can slow down adopters, he is nonetheless a playful and adorable 1-year-old dog who would like to find a loving family. There, he could finally flourish, in a home that could offer him the comfort, security and love he had hoped for for a long time. Moreover, the young woman is full of praise for him and assures that he is “ a little deaf boy with a big heart and an even bigger personality. “I may not hear the party, but believe me, I am the soul of it. I love people, I love toys, and I bring joy wherever I go.” »
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In the description of the video, the shelter volunteer spoke instead of Brutusin order to present it to future adopters: “ Being deaf just means I'm even more tuned in to the good things, like playtime, attention, and making everyone around me smile. If you are looking for a happy, sociable puppy who knows how to have fun, I am the one for you! »
Whatever happens, the shelter will not give up and is determined to find a family for Brutus.
Woopets advice: how to help a visually impaired dog on a daily basis?
Adopting a dog suffering from a visual impairment involves responsibilities and adapting its environment to make its daily life easier.
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Secure your home by ensuring that nothing is lying around, that the corners of furniture are protected and that dangerous places, such as stairs, are inaccessible.
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Teach him verbal signals so that he has cues.
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Place tactile markers in your path, such as carpets with specific textures.
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Use olfactory or sound cues to help the visually impaired dog.