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renee_rn · 01-29-2018, 10:58 PM

I just adopted Sadie who is a blind yorkie and was a rescue. She is my 3rd yorkie baby. My other 2 yorkies are healthy. Ellie is 3yo and Zoey is 2yo. Sadie's age is unknown but the veterinarian estimated her to be between 2-5 years old based on the condition of her teeth. Here is her story:

Sadie was born blind. She was attacked by a larger dog (she is 4lbs) and the dog bit her in the face, puncturing her left eye. Her previous owners did not seek medical treatment for her. She was surrendered to the rescue and by that time her left eye had dried out and had to be surgically removed.

I adopted her on Sunday night and she is definitely blind. She is careful in walking but does bump into things as she is learning her way around my house. She is the most precious baby and my heart breaks for her though I know she knows no different. She is a spunky little girl and has a wonderful personality. My other 2 yorkies, Ellie & Zoey, are still trying to figure her out. Zoey seems a little jealous at times but Ellie seems to know Sadie has some type of disability. Sadie does not like to be held very much but I feel this is probably because she feels safer with her feet on the ground. She knows her name very well.

I want to see if anyone has any suggestions on things I can do for her to make her life easier. It breaks me when she runs into things but she is like a little bumper car and backs up and keeps going. I have seen the halo device for dogs but she is so small I am not sure one of those would fit her. I am worried with taking her to the groomer and things like that. I put her on my bed this morning just to see if she could tell where she needed to stop walking and nope, she was going to keep on going. I was right there and did not let her fall but there is no way she can sleep with us like my other 2 do.

I also feel that Sadie was not loved or held much because she seems scared just with sitting on the floor and putting her in your lap. I am hoping that will change but she is also trying to learn her new surroundings.

Anyone who has had any experience with a blind dog, please I would love to hear your stories and the things you done for them to make their life better. I love her so much and I want to show her what a loving home is all about.

01-29-2018, 10:58 PM	#1
renee_rn YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Moultrie, Ga, USA Posts: 5	Blind Yorkie suggestions I just adopted Sadie who is a blind yorkie and was a rescue. She is my 3rd yorkie baby. My other 2 yorkies are healthy. Ellie is 3yo and Zoey is 2yo. Sadie's age is unknown but the veterinarian estimated her to be between 2-5 years old based on the condition of her teeth. Here is her story: Sadie was born blind. She was attacked by a larger dog (she is 4lbs) and the dog bit her in the face, puncturing her left eye. Her previous owners did not seek medical treatment for her. She was surrendered to the rescue and by that time her left eye had dried out and had to be surgically removed. I adopted her on Sunday night and she is definitely blind. She is careful in walking but does bump into things as she is learning her way around my house. She is the most precious baby and my heart breaks for her though I know she knows no different. She is a spunky little girl and has a wonderful personality. My other 2 yorkies, Ellie & Zoey, are still trying to figure her out. Zoey seems a little jealous at times but Ellie seems to know Sadie has some type of disability. Sadie does not like to be held very much but I feel this is probably because she feels safer with her feet on the ground. She knows her name very well. I want to see if anyone has any suggestions on things I can do for her to make her life easier. It breaks me when she runs into things but she is like a little bumper car and backs up and keeps going. I have seen the halo device for dogs but she is so small I am not sure one of those would fit her. I am worried with taking her to the groomer and things like that. I put her on my bed this morning just to see if she could tell where she needed to stop walking and nope, she was going to keep on going. I was right there and did not let her fall but there is no way she can sleep with us like my other 2 do. I also feel that Sadie was not loved or held much because she seems scared just with sitting on the floor and putting her in your lap. I am hoping that will change but she is also trying to learn her new surroundings. Anyone who has had any experience with a blind dog, please I would love to hear your stories and the things you done for them to make their life better. I love her so much and I want to show her what a loving home is all about.