Blind Dog Spent 6 Years Spinning In A Shelter Kennel - Then This Happened | The Dodo Adoption Day

This blind shelter dog brought a mother and daughter together in the best possible way.
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[@thecrippledvlogger4406]

Every dog deserves a owner But not every human deserves A dog.

[@marirani796]

Wise

[@lindagarcia8853]

I LOVE U FOR SAYING THOSE PERFECT WORDS, GOD BLESS ♡♡♡

[@jenniferv618]

🎯

[@vikingdogmanship]

100%

[@tsw2scotland341]

Correct owning a dog or any animal in a privilege and not a right

[@seanim6846]

Somebody needs to say it, Respect to the shelter as well for keeping him for that long.

[@tampaphone99]

Imagine how terrified that dog was. Bless the woman and her daughter

[@thathero3736]

I love that woman's personality. She was put on this earth for special animals. She is an angel

[@Lyricistnz]

Angel 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

[@chadmorris4042]

I was going to say same thing. Sweet people.

[@renatheer]

@@Lyricistnz Yes. Exactly the opposite of people like you.

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

Thank you so very much. I'm lucky to have that child as mine and lucky that Elijah said yes to letting us take Vickie home. You can follow her on Facebook at Vickie the Pit

[@hanswurst9437]

Love it when people take an animal, because they have to and not they want a toy.

[@NYManChild]

The little girl saying “we can’t just leave her” gives me hope.

[@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor]

Kids are great human beings without even trying

[@laurafeher9694]

My heart leapt w joy

[@Quintos.]

Honora is my hero and so is her Mom

[@stephaniemomma]

And her mom listened to her 🥰

[@isee4786]

why is it always them? selfish adults

[@thommyturtle209]

Grown man in europe sitting here with tears in the eyes. Good people.

[@LisaMarie-rh5yn]

@Thommy Turtle right? Me too, I'm sitting here crying. Broke my freaking heart. Also if the dog doesn't stop that spinning I hope someone gets it some meds. Really. Regardless, beautiful story that he was saved to a better life. Thank God.

[@CryMeARiver63]

Grown man with a good heart ....😊.

[@peadora]

Same here

[@joannejo8224]

and here..😚

[@krpinckney]

Same here man. Dammit!

[@poppacross79]

My little Oscar is blind. He’s just the sweetest little guy. His antics are historical. He loves to chase his ball. Then he buries in under his blanket and jumps up and down on it.

[@darrenlamb5640]

Historical? I'm guessing that isnt what you meant to put ; )

[@jazthing1]

LOL!!! So cute!

[@jiffylube2636]

My gypsy is blind too. It’s not easy but it’s worth it!

[@yvonnemurray5537]

We had a poodle...years ago...that went blind. He was amazing but we could not change a single piece of furniture in the house. He was so good at at getting around that many times new people that would come over had no idea that he was blind. Lived a long and healthy life to 15. Jacques is waiting for us over the rainbow bridge. We wonder if he can see now.

[@incifisenk9945]

😢❤️🕊🙏🏼❤️

[@annazeman8521]

Many years ago I had a cat who lost his sight. Friends and neighbors would visit me. They never guessed and I didn't tell them.

[@januarymelody8511]

He could always see your love and that’s what mattered.

[@findingbrain]

Awww. Poor dog. I'm so glad she got adopted, she deserves a life.

[@edgemadefoxe367]

They all deserve it :)

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@edgemadefoxe367 why? And we destroy every dogs

[@edgemadefoxe367]

@@brawmankerlexterminateurde860 what ?

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@edgemadefoxe367 why do these things deserve a life and I'm bring dogs facts we destroy their body over the years

[@edgemadefoxe367]

@@brawmankerlexterminateurde860 why don't they deserve it ? (I don't have time for another stupid argument on the internet i had my dose today)

[@danjamil167]

I have a blind dog that i rescued from the street and i was told by many take him to the shelter. There is no way i could fail him like that. Hes already blind the shelter would b torture!

[@missylou725]

Bless you! It honestly amazes me that humans will be so dismissive because a dog happens to be blind. For me, that would make me love a dog even more.

[@thehotcoffeehouse6081]

Dan jamil good 4 u...we seem to be trained to take dogs to shelters follow the rules, etcdtc Please! If possible just adopt the animal if u know its homeless, if u can. Take to vet of course, but sometimes i think all this shelter rescue stuff goes too far.

[@rneedham667]

Dan you made me tear up for joy that there are people like you in the world! ❤

[@petermartin9494]

God bless you. Now you know why you are on this earth.

[@MothproofKT]

I’m glad you ignored those horrible people, Dan!! No dog deserves a shelter life. Being blind is a disability. It should never be a death sentence

[@nm2795]

I give the momma mad props as a mother first off. She took the time to teach her daughter what it’s like to volunteer!!! Then for that sweet doggie to finally get a home and out of a cage is just a blessing

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

Every day I'm lucky to call that child mine

[@SeanShimamoto]

@@ellenrosengarten8475 OMG, it's really you! I hope you and Honora are having a great time with Vickie. Sending lotsa love & aloha from Honolulu to you & your entire ohana! 😁🤙🏾 ♥️🌈☀️

[@kickitupify]

You can tell that this mother has raised her daughter well.

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

Thank you. She teaches me every day to be a better mom

[@colettelee1162]

Honora is going to be an amazing woman when she grows up. She's being raised to be so caring and empathetic. They are the cutest family! 💖

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

Thank you so much! She is remarkable

[@polaroidsofpolarbears365]

You're totally right! When a kid shows empathy like that, that's such a good sign.

[@rajeswarypillay657]

Yes I see a very compassionate, confident lady🙏🏼👏👏

[@chillinwithdylan636]

@@ellenrosengarten8475 May God richly bless you three!!! ☝️ 🙏 < 🐕

[@pensando8183]

Caring and empathetic will get you nowhere in life if you care about others you will never be successful that’s why I can say I am successful Because I care about no one else other than my being I come first

[@shirogane7106]

Vickie may be blind, but the shine in her eyes is so confident and hopeful

[@tonidewonderful4187]

That dog isn't blind, it might have restricted eye-sight but is not bumping into things, has spacial awareness even in new surroundings. The title and narration are misleading

[@maxtm3000]

@@tonidewonderful4187 I'm glad I'm not the only one who was thinking this

[@tonidewonderful4187]

@@maxtm3000 😁

[@monisolaelliott9346]

There are different levels of blindness. She may be able to see shapes and patterns and various amounts of light

[@natanyacline7720]

Monisola Elliott you’re right she might be blind but not completely blind

[@ozgal6929]

What a beautiful lady to adopt a special needs dog such as Vicky. It breaks my heart she was kept in a shelter for over 6 years. 😢

[@CarmenRodriguez-ze2xg]

Thank you so much to all the people who adopt instead of buying, with all the abandoned animals out there.

[@relaxbro7671]

The ones who don't are usually selfish.

[@lashaypipes3506]

@@relaxbro7671 not really, some people get their dogs as puppies and not adopting one because they want to grow up with the dog so the dog will love them forever, dogs that are adopted older are more likely to turn on you

[@michellestella7477]

@@lashaypipes3506 there are young dogs in shelters too. And breeders don't always treat their dogs well. Some of them care more about money than the dogs wellbeing. I'm about to get 2 cats. I will definitely adopt them, although they most likely won't have the specific cat breeds I would like to get.

[@michellestella7477]

@@lashaypipes3506 and don't you think, a dog that has been adopted will love you forever? They remember the alternative. They are likely to be much more grateful.

[@diwi5823]

I love Ellen’s energy, Elijah’s gentleness, and Honora’s kindness with Vicki. They all gave her things she desperately needed and deserves 😍😍😍

[@amyarlotta807]

It is Such a Shame that Precious Sweetheart, Vickie, had to wait Sooo Long!!!! 6 years is a Long Time for a Human, for the average Dog, 6 years is Half of Their Life!!!!🐶🐾💖

[@Palletknifepaint]

True they are so well suited to this dog

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

Thank you all for your kind words. She's doing well and it's strange to think we've had her a year already. She's doing great. Loves to play and run around and hang out. She's amazing

[@susanschirling2325]

Love was the main one.

[@ZobethC]

@@ellenrosengarten8475 just watched your video. You and your daughter are a great team to care for Vicki. Thank you for adopting her and giving her a great home she deserves.

[@potheadmike8510]

I can't even tell she's blind, the way she looks up at them so adoringly.

[@trippiekash5845]

Pothead Mike when they loose a sense the others are heightened

[@potheadmike8510]

@@trippiekash5845 - I've heard that goes for people, too. There's little signs that she has some impairment, but if it wasn't in the title, I never would've guessed.

[@potheadmike8510]

@@adrenalinejunkie3828 - Have you seen animals in these reprehensible shoddy zoos, that confine animals in painfully small cells by anyone's standards? They pace back and forth, shift from side to side, chew on the bars of their enclosure, and even on themselves because these territorial predators have no room to roam and hunt! It breaks my heart to see these magnificent majestic big cats, bears, primates, and... having their senses and instincts whittled down to a living, breathing, stuffed animal! "The scientific term for repetitive behaviors in captive animals is "Abnormal Repetitive Behavior" also know as ARB. This covers all the strange-looking repetitive behaviors we can recognize in captive animals, like zoo animals. These behaviors are caused by conditions like depression, boredom and psychoses. Some zoos actually give anti-depressants or tranquillizers to control the behavior problems of some of their animals"

[@ignorthepain]

Most people can see and miss everything. Got to have sense for it to heighten.

[@potheadmike8510]

@@ignorthepain - I like the phrase, "None so blind as those that will not see"

[@sydneymomma11]

"Shake it off, baby, this is your new life." 😭🥰

[@darkshadow2108]

How a dog for 6 years stays in shelter and no one adopt him .its really sad to hear it and it broke my heart.

[@lindagibney3134]

6 years?! That poor doggo 😢 Big props to the guy running the shelter and the Lady that adopted

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Half her life wasted in that shelter, thank God she is home now

[@doge2629]

To think there are a lot of dogs going through this at this very second while i'm writing down this comment makes me feel suffocated. I have always wondered how stray dogs are surviving. Their state is worse than these dogs in shelters. When i see dogs on my street i can't help but feels sad. There a lot of them dying of hunger or by other causes at this very moment. We are happy that atleast one in a million is saved. But what about others?

[@kmorse03]

Until people quit breeding or start to spay/neuter it will always be a problem!! I wish there were more strict-er laws when it comes to breeding then maybe it would shut down the horrible backyard breeders!! Like make people who are selling pets be a legit business, pay taxes, get licenses and have strict enforcement on it...but it will never happen..but if it did, maybe it would help. I do not know the rules or laws for 'breeders', but I think if u gana make new lives, charge what they charge & make ANY kind of living/money off of other living heartbeats, then there should be laws on it & a team 2back up & enforce those laws... Then maybe the need a home pet population would go down & maybe all the rescuers could be in charge of the breeders..that would b in a perfect world tho with empty shelters...sorry for rambling its just heavy on my heart!!!

[@kariay50]

🙌❤🐕

[@shawnaginther1987]

Praise be!

[@topacybits3576]

Shut up with your stupid Christian God

[@petuniawolf]

This was the BEST ADOPTION STORY I ever saw. Just love the guy who manages the shelter for never giving up. And of course her new MOM & SISTER❣️

[@hagamapama]

Dogs are very sensitive to energy and this woman came into the room with enormous positive energy. small wonder they clicked so well.

[@myaw3658]

Ellen: are you ready to see your new home? Vicky: I-

[@anthonyjanelle12]

Landon Dery haha beat me to it lmao

[@youknowwhoiam6164]

I laughed 🤭 when she said that

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

Facts here we inbreeding the dogs and destroy them

[@giannipuface9441]

"I'm ready to see anything.. but I'm-"

[@d.a.v3danimationprod791]

Damn...I'm always late in posting the obvious comment😂😂😂

[@doves1pellegrino199]

The poor baby spent 6 yrs spinning. That's depression. Looks there's a perfect match. Sometimes dogs are put with us for a reason. And your daughter is so happy. And the dog sure is. God Bless you all.💕💕

[@epochii2756]

It seems like she was trying to do zoomies, but in that little space that's the best she can do...

[@shyy87]

Yes I’ve seen other blind dogs spin. I think I remember one owner saying it’s them trying to keep themselves centered. In Vickies case I think it was high energy.

[@lepen4652]

She was self soothing, in the only space she had, but yes depression would be normal after 6 yrs, I'm just so happy for her and her new family.

[@roserodriguez554]

lepen b

[@roserodriguez554]

lepen c

[@kellybeatty4623]

I can only imagine Vickie walking into her forever home for the first time, and smelling the beautiful souls that visited her, knowing now that's her pack!!!

[@gkum6089]

I finally smiled a little when the lady said “ Are you ready to see your new home?” 😎

[@markmurphy5390]

Poor baby bless Elijah for helping her so much

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

Dogs got crush by us

[@smolsad9084]

brawmanker the decepticon demon what?

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@smolsad9084 The body of dogs got imbreeded and change by us humans

[@sassyg950]

‘This is the perfect time for you to learn about volunteering, child’ What a wonderful statement.

[@Stacymc2012]

A+ parenting right there!

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

She's a great kid and I'm proud to call her mine.

[@jodyariewitz7349]

So much love to you and your daughter for saving this sweet dog and giving her a quality life!!👍👍❤❤❤

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

Can't forget the husband who said "I guess we make more room then". He's a keeper

[@soundtrackswithbirdman]

I had a blind dog, he was born blind and would spin as well. Was the best dog.

[@Theorist9]

This is a beautiful story. A perfect lesson to not always bypass the doggies with disabilities. I will only adopt elderly or disabled doggies because they make the best buddies for me.

[@annnavarra6955]

I agree. I adopt the shy, scared ones. I know they are so overlooked as well. I keep them safe the rest of their lives and they give me all their love!

[@SuperLollipopKitty]

All of my cats are "senior" cats and every time we visit the vet they get called immature, because they never "act their age" which is 10+ for all of them, one is also blind and I'm telling you she has no idea, she is totally fearless👌

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

Allow me to bring some facts we destroy the body of the dogs

[@twilit]

People always think they want puppies because they’re cute - but they can be very high energy and destructive. Older dogs are perfect for a lot of people, it’s sad they get passed over when they have so much to give and deserve a chance.

[@Psilocybism]

I got the every mans friend with a history of cancer (now he's 13 and has it again) we are so alike, it was meant to be.

[@DG-america]

One day is too long, let alone 6 years. My heart aches for the forgotten.

[@user-pg9eo2rh9z]

D G Amen.

[@DG-america]

@charina enchente it's ok tho, you're not a dog.

[@Jack958]

charina enchente an anonymous comment section about blind dogs in need isn’t the appropriate setting for calling out for help try therapy

[@DG-america]

@Lauren Freeman A dog is the ONLY unconditional love a person will ever know. And all too many times, they recieve nothing in return. It breaks my heart.

[@nmontesinos67]

More shelters need managers like this man. I've worked in shelters where the only time the dogs get out of their run is to have it cleaned. Dogs do so much better with training and love tell they find their homes.

[@margih7374]

Wow what wonderful people. I too had tears in my eyes to see love and caring given to this puppy. And to watch her walk and experience freedom and space. I truly believe these people are earth angels 😇😇

[@kaydee3371]

What a blessing they are. I love it when she says “Shake it off baby , this is your new life!”😊

[@cappy2282]

She's a sweetheart and god bless everyone involved with helping her out 🥰. She's a very "goooood doggie!!"

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

We destroy the dogs

[@Bwwe82090]

Yes she is a sweetheart, she found her a new home and deserves it!

[@yourrandominternettroll5311]

@ᚪᚢᛏᚢᛗ ᚱᚪᛇᛝᚹᚪᛏᛠᚱ That’s not completely true. They are a VERY aggressive breed, despite how they’re treated as puppies. Like yes they are more aggressive when abused as puppies, but that’s the same for every dog. Pit bulls, however, are aggressive whether they’ve been abused or not. I had had a pitbull puppy since the day he was born, and we had many great years together, but after those 7 years together he attacked me and was biting and scratching at me. There was so much blood and skin everywhere and I was scared for my life. My dog had had a great life nothing bad ever happened to him, yet he still turned on me for no reason. I had to put him down because he was a danger to people as well as other dogs. He never had rabies, even at the time he attacked so there was no way to explain why he attacked other than that pit bulls are aggressive by nature

[@Pe6ek]

God bless is another way of saying “I ain't gonna do anything myself!“ There is no god. There's also no Santa Claus. Sorry.

[@yourrandominternettroll5311]

@Pe6ek That’s just what u believe. This person (and so do I) believe in God just as much as you don’t. There is no need to bring ur beliefs into this. This person was just being nice. U really didn’t need to say that. God and Santa clause are two different things

[@stephanieaskew771]

Seeing that beautiful baby spinning broke my heart 💔 You lady's are Angels ❤️ thank you for saving that baby..she's so deserving ❣️

[@carlberg7503]

Great thanks to Elijah for keeping Vickie alive until she found a loving forever home. Great thanks to the mother and daughter who gave Vickie a loving forever home. Heartwarming story that restores one's faith that kind people still dwell among us.

[@KC_604]

The dude running the shelter is a G. You can tell he cares about what he’s doing and does it from within. Hopefully these guys are able to stay open and keep helping animals.

[@aardvarkansas7500]

@Warning: Alert there's a link in the video description.

[@twystedhumour]

@@aardvarkansas7500 love the name!!

[@-scrim]

I wish all animals got help like this! :(

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

Hhmmm say that to a bear and a loepard

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@SwizzleDrizzl then you are suicidal

[@moonshineblackmoon7293]

@@brawmankerlexterminateurde860 what are you talking about?

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@moonshineblackmoon7293 I'm mocking them for their comments

[@moonshineblackmoon7293]

@@brawmankerlexterminateurde860 what?

[@northofyou33]

OK. Cried from beginning to end. Elijah, you're an angel.

[@cambridgeratmom]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with a blind dog. They just need a little more careful planning in the household and supervision on walks. They are incredibly quick learners about their environment and as long as it's predictable, they can adjust in a heartbeat. I would adopt a blind dog in a minute. Love to you, Vicki, and your new mom and sister. Thanks for seeing her for who she is.

[@patpeters6331]

That's so true. When my sweet Trinket went blind, I had to carry him down the stairs but he could always make it up the stairs. Once we were out and about he got around fine on his leash.

[@171QA]

Congrats to all of the people who helped this dog get a forever home.

[@josejimenez-qs8od]

Yep

[@UriyahYasharal]

That's heartbreaking to see how she was spinning non-stop. God bless this young man and the other volunteers. 🙏

[@daniellehilton4860]

WHY WAS SHE SPINNING? WHAT DOES THIS BEHAVIOR MEAN? PLEASE, ANYONE?

[@evelinecarels]

Danielle Hilton in this case I'd say a combination of discharging and being bored

[@aubreymorgan9763]

@@daniellehilton4860 usualy stress and or boredom. even dogs who can see will do it, they are often put down fairly quickly, even though given a home or nomral envorment they are great dogs.

[@daniellehilton4860]

@@aubreymorgan9763 😲 OMG! HOW SAD! THANKS THOUGH. ❤🐈🐾

[@daniellehilton4860]

@@evelinecarels SO 😥 SAD! THANKS. GOD BLESS THAT YOUNG GIRL FOR HAVING A SWEET GOOD KIND ❤ HEART. GOD WILL BLESS HER ALL HER LIFE FOR THIS ACT OF KINDNESS!🙏🐈🐾

[@michelletanner6361]

She waited a long time for the perfect home. Thank you so much for giving her all that love 😘😘

[@Tiomofee]

Frankly speaking, it helps me in my sorrow for my deceased and beloved dog to see there are so many wonderful people out there to help and save animals. It breaks my heart that I have not been able to save my dog with whatsoever to defeat aging and decay, but yes, I know that`s simply the way it goes. :-( I see him in my dreams and I talk to him every day. Watching short videos here on the Dodo channel gives me some comfort, especially when I can see how much kindness and compassion is existing all around for disabled dogs (or any other animal) that live in shelters or have been abused and finally find new homes with people that possess a big golden and compassionate heart. May God bless and protect you all!

[@gjbeaudry1484]

Thanks Dodo! Thanks Elijah!!! Thanks VICKIE!!! Thanks Ellen!!! Thanks Honora!!!

[@matlew1960]

When she was spinning like that in the kennel it reminded me of seeing the chained up elephants striding from side to side in desperation. Makes my heart bleed for them and of course my eyes tear..

[@juliedavis9659]

And sadly most animals that have to live in zoos, shelters etc pace or spin or a lot of marine animals bite down on whatever and lose their teeth or attack one another bec if being in such confined areas. Im tearing up just thinking of these things

[@22lyric]

That tail says everything! Ellen, Elijah, Honora and Vickie, I love you all. Every dog (and child) deserves a "happy ever after".

[@daletwin1]

This brings new meaning to the phrase: "Love Is Blind." And in a good way. :D

[@joaquimsetin358]

That mom. WOW! She is teatching her daughter to volunteer. I'm inspired by you, Ellen.

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

Thank you! She's doing AWESOME. Fb @vickiethepit. I am humbled every day that I get to raise such a great kid.

[@rattyratstuff7125]

Met many good friends when volunteering. Usually the best people.

[@toXicbrooKsy]

God it’s really a perfect match, the confidence the mum has is shining down on the doggy 💗💗

[@arnavtete7793]

*Kindness is the language which deaf can hear and blind can see...*

[@DeNear-ir9nf]

Amen💝

[@supremeleaderoofpoof]

well said😌

[@killzone1401]

That’s fucking stupid

[@tekanatoken]

@@killzone1401 lol

[@evarogers8775]

Breaks my heart she had to spend such a horribly long time just spinning in circles before someone would take time to see even though she was blind she wasn't broken. Bless those ladies for making the time to help. Now they are all blessed with having an even better home because they opened their heart. Shame on those original owners.

[@seelenwinter6662]

i would ever prefer to save an animal than a human... humans are only the most worst idea from the evolution and we should washed away from the earth...

[@classmovil2760]

Just a tax write off relax!

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

@@classmovil2760 actually no.... We don't make any money off her nor do we take any money for her. We did this because we could add because we love her.

[@RUESPEED1]

Vickies other senses are incredible. She doesn't need to see. Amazing. Bless mom. And her new sister.

[@laurawolpert9601]

Bless you both for loving her and giving her the forever home she deserves

[@cheerfulcloud6630]

its like spending 6 years in a prison for someone elses fault

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Perfectly said !!

[@tinakurtz9165]

@@notsosilentmajority1 ditto

[@twayaware506]

Oh my Gosh!!! That's so True!!! We should all do more for these precious animals!

[@ElZedLoL]

Except that 6 years for her is more than a third of her lifetime. So imagine 30 years in prison

[@tinakurtz9165]

@@ElZedLoL That is true so much sadder in those terms😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@myadorablefosters]

I fostered a blind dog. She'll have the layout of the house and yard memorized by the end of the first day. Dogs use their noses as their primary sense, not their eyes anyways.

[@738polarbear]

Thats correct . I knew a blind dog that had his territory and yard fully mapped after two days ,including obstacles.

[@melesmeles2095]

Unless they are one of the sight hound breeds

[@lnicole2504]

100% correct.

[@juliaburger1487]

I have a blind dog. She knows not only every inch of the house and garden, but every single way we walk. She is very independant, smart and cuddly.

[@chainamarie03]

So true. Blinds cats will have it memorized in a couple hours at most.

[@karenpokorny77]

Blind animals are so confused in a shelter environment. Thank you for loving this angel

[@littlenan3576]

I had a dog, whose eyes had to be removed, for ten years after this happened. She was such a happy dog. She ran with my other dogs by listening to their ID tags jingling. If she was charging around the field by herself you just had to shout "MIND" if she was going to crash into a tree or something. She quickly skidded to a halt. Padded the ground with her paws and turned away from the longer grass which usually grows around poles etc. She faced the opposite direction and just waited to hear your call of "OK" and she charged off again like a little nutcase. All of this happened in seconds. You had to watch her to guide her but she was such a happy little girl and somebody I chatted to over in the nearby fields did not even realise she had no eyes until about 2 years later.

[@twilit]

Elijah seems like a great person.

[@Lavenderthorne]

3 beautiful ladies making the perfect family together💖💖💖

[@stefanie6724]

😰😓😓😓😓🏩🏩🏩Thank you for loving this pup!!!😙😙

[@kristiemotz9359]

Poor baby. I believe a precious dog like this deserves a forever home. It’s not her fault that she can’t see. But she can hear and feel love.

[@jamie680]

I love The Dodo. Everyone is so kind and the animals are amazing.

[@moonlitegirl72]

This is the channel I first saw chunk the groundhog on I love going to that channel and watching that little groundhog eat vegetables

[@tippyandfriend]

I love people who love animals, they're the best!

[@wahab9282]

Me too

[@shanemous2451]

Ya I love vegans too

[@quinnsmithy8778]

lol ok

[@shelleyclay1732]

Older woman in Arizona, crying your so special for caring for the animals.

[@texasbella576]

I love how Elijah is so full of love for the animals. He is definitely in the right place. So glad this precious girl got a forever home. It breaks my heart to see them in cages. Thank you Ellen for loving her! 🥰

[@loobylouboti]

This is extremely sad and extremely heartwarming at the same time. 6 yrs in kennel, running in circles due to kennel dementia (sorry to the dude below who wishes to believe it was her way of 'staying healthy,' whilst in a small square kennel for 6 yrs.) This absolutely breaks my heart. I seen this myself many times when I worked in a shelter some 20yrs ago now. It cut me to the core and has stayed with me all this time. That, and the amount of dogs killed because there just isnt the room or funds to keep them until rehomed or to give them their medical needs to be rehomed in the first place. And ppl wonder why I get so annoyed at everyone wanting puppies and going to breeders. Love dogs? Then adopt *don't* shop, and give a dog such as Vikki a loving home that deserve. We are the ones that bred and domesticated dogs in the first place. It's our fault the shelters are full. On the upside, thank God for lovely people as this Mother and daughter. Not only helping out at the shelters but also then taking on a blind dog that's gonna take some settling into a house after so long in kennels. They seem so sweet and I hope they can keep Vikki until she breathes her last breath. 🙏❤

[@738polarbear]

No you are right ,that spinning is mental degradation . It is NOT a way to stay fit ,dogs do NOT think on that level .

[@loobylouboti]

@Trixie Pooh Yeh, I can understand why you might say what you saw made you and other volunteers not like ppl very much. It really opened my 19yr old eyes at the time for sure. From other staff at the shelter let's just say not doing their job properly, to owners coming in looking for their dogs that maybe escaped only to find them, both be over the moon theube found each other, and then to walk away cos they refused to pay the fee incurred (the sounds of those dogs, esp the old ones having just seen their owners and thinking they were going home when their owners didn't then come back for them still haunts me now, truly,) to the dog wardens who had no respect for the dogs they were bringing in, just doing the job for £, to the Trustee's and the vet... Absolutely appalling. I was heart broken, and still am.. And I'm now almost 45. However, since then, and in other jobs I've worked in and ppl I've since come across in my lifetime, has showed me that there are SO many good and caring ppl in the world. Prepared to walk across fire almost for others. It's good for ones own sanity to see that there are two sides to a coin. 😉 And I absolutely agree, about the cats! Wayyyyy too much breeding is allowed to go on when there are sooooooo many cats already, and without homes. We need more vets willing to give up some of their precious time (£$£$) to spay and neuter for, if not free, then a VERY minimal amount. I mean certainly for the males, it's a one minute, very simple procedure! And legislation regarding the keeping of animals to tightened with neutering and chipping a prerequisite. That's my opinion, anyway! Ha You do a commendable work feeding and caring for homeless cats. It's definitely a big *thank you* from me! ❤

[@sgarra6490]

♡♡♡

[@dianehoughton5555]

So very well said... I completely agree....

[@nityaraman556]

I’d go a step further and say that breeders EVERYWHERE need to be shut down ! Anyone wanting a dog should be required to get them from shelters That’s the only way we can stop this madness !

[@joegastaneta9153]

This is a definite tear jerker. God-bless those people, They have more love to give then 90% of most people on earth.

[@garryarden7200]

Oh yes i am peeling onions also.

[@repent.]

Yes and God bless you too 😇❤️

[@customer5032]

Thank you to this kind woman and her daughter for adopting this sweet dog and saving her life! She hit the jackpot when she met you! 💝

[@donnawilkinson2151]

God bless the sheltervthat keeps a blind dog for six years. They knew the right family would be there to pick her up.

[@queenb2646]

I'm happy to see every dog get adopted but I also feel sad for the others left behind at the shelter. I hope each gets adopted.

[@tsommers3284]

“Shake it off baby, this is your new life!” 😂

[@southernokie3430]

I’ve had staff Pitts for 30 yrs or so.Has got to be the most loving protection dog there is.Good for old folks babies girls.Just a good breed

[@Richard-dp4fl]

Love the guy who runs the shelter, love the girls who chose the dog. As for the dog ? Beautiful creature 👍🇬🇧✌️

[@laurell7152]

This is such a nice video but I actually like the part where they tell each other, "I think I'm your lady," and he tells her "I think you're my lady too." So cute. ❤

[@zhenjiang9478]

I too was volunteering at the local shelter. The first dog I ever took out of one of the kennels and the first dog everytime I got there, ended up going home with me a few weeks later. I love him to pieces and he has been with me for 12 years and counting. ❤🐾

[@JasonBrockStick]

Beautiful ending of her hard, lonely and cold life... now she begins to get what she deserves - the Love and support of a family. U both are wonderful people. Thank You! Vicky's an angel.

[@AB-qb1xv]

Amazing, kind, loving people, wish you many, many blessings, Vicki is finally home!!!

[@Sayerdify]

Seeing her spinning like that is absolutely heartbreaking. She was craving love and attention. How wonderful this mom and daughter decided to see this beautiful dogs worth. You guys rock !!!

[@waltereturner]

So glad Vickie has a furever home. She is ADORABLE!

[@usharupbrahma6161]

I know what u did their.

[@Scot-land]

Amen 🙏

[@michellemyallen]

Her new mom, new home and her new heart! She has more love in a day than she has had in. her entire life. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@ellenrosengarten8475]

She's so sweet and does so well. She's learned to beg for food now lol.

[@lavb5474]

She may be blind but that soul beams through!

[@nastaranf1619]

The guy from the shelter has the most calming voice, maybe that's why after 6 years he was successful with this beautiful animal

[@marksullivan6319]

That's great... she'll memorize those steps in no time.

[@hidinghunter1836]

Lol

[@possumwilliams2940]

Faith restored... still some good and caring people in this world of ours.✝️🙏👍

[@TakeTheRide]

I'm crying. This is the sweetest story. Thank you all for loving her and for working with her and believing in her. I hope YHWH blesses you each sevenfold. I love you all for doing what you have done here. Thank you so much. Please keep us updated.

[@trickyzenmom]

Both of my parents are blind. This really moved me to tears. So happy for that poor baby!!! They love her so much. What a blessing. Thank God for such kind people finding her. 💕

[@jscritters5579]

Oh that's terrible 😔. Hope your doing well

[@molang4518]

Idc

[@timohara7717]

Dohs dont care as much for sight mainly just a conveniance or to see inanimate objects

[@Gabriel-dn6md]

Well the guy seemed to care about her a lot. I bet she got good amount of love during those years compared to most shelters.

[@nunurbusinez8644]

People relinquish and abandon their animals for the most unacceptable reasons. Thank god they aren’t all like that. I’m glad this dog got the life that it deserves.

[@sfhjfhjj3463]

Mum and daughter have the sweeter and biggest hearts to give love unconditionally for innocent soul suffering for 6 years . God bless you my dear ladies you made my day .

[@MariaRamirez-jm3cj]

This lady is going to heaven shoes and all 🥰

[@janae8351]

Glasses too

[@degenerati]

I rescued both of my dogs from a breeding kennel. I literally stalked the women's listings throughout my state, waiting for the day that she had no 'puppies for sale' ads left - she breeds 8 different breeds, so it took awhile ! When that day finally came, I cold called her , and asked if she would sell me a couple of her breeders, knowing she couldn't turn down the money. What I went through with this sick woman in order to get the dogs has been pure insanity, but so worth it in the end. Both of my babies are blind, but tbey are so happy now, they couldnt care less lol. I've managed to get 6 of those poor breeder dogs out of her house , and placed with good people who love them. When I first get them, there are no words for the horrendous state they're in. It takes months & months to get them healthy sometimes. Naturally, I want to punch her in the face, but since her local authorities will do nothing to stop her, I patiently wait for her to be broke, and she called me the last time. I pray that I get them all outta there someday ! Doggos rule !

[@dothemath1540]

Don't know where to start reacting to this! Thank you for your drive, vigilance and effectiveness at tackling a problem I knew existed but never did anything about. Thank you for having the passion and indignity towards her and the raw intolerance of "she's not going to get away with this." "I'm going to stop her and I'm going to save ALL these animals and rehabilitate them." "The state's not going to help me nor these suffering animals though they are supposed to; the law's not going to help me so I must stay within guidelines that knowingly protect her demonic behavior and not me." I'm going to allow my own precious soul, psyche, physiology, mind and spirt to become the vehicle to right these wrongs though it can very well cost me my health, happiness, peace of mind and energy for other people and thing including my own interests and loved ones to do fulfill this commitment I have made which in no small way will contribute the the alleviation of the suffering of all animals and creatures on earth." God bless you.

[@xxxyz1004]

🖒

[@JennHolt]

💗💗💗

[@Lazaruslove]

Wow 🤩💗💗💗 wow you’re an angel 😇

[@twystedhumour]

@@Lazaruslove yep! thank gosh for these angels because we have enough demons living with us.

[@johnle6982]

Don’t forget the conscientious and compassionate shelter manager. Thanks.

[@JoanWhack]

That's one beautiful brindle staffy! Vicky looks like my Barney Bear, he was the softest most loving snuggle bug. He woke us up for school with borks and kisses every morning on the dot. He was the goodest boy. Thank you Elijah, for getting Vicky out of there and giving her hope and so much love, you're an amazing man. And thank you too, Ellen, I hope you and your daughter have the same relationship I had with my Staffy, they're wonderful, if not the best dogs. You're an amazing and kind woman. Love your energy! You're both really sweet souls, the world would be lost without you

[@tracyjohnson6724]

Makes me sad. I am happy she found a happy ending.

[@karenmilligan5597]

It seems like it is only the beginning for the doggie.

[@elizabethtaylor3779]

She's beautiful! Who couldn't love her? I have a blind, deaf girl who is an absolute angel 🐶🐾💜

[@jjjadedgggirl]

I'm so happy that they adopted her. She is a beautiful dog and so friendly and happy now!!