Blind Rescue Dog's Excitement On Getting His Own Bed After 8 Years Of Chained Imprisonment Is Precious
Stevie's story is the kind that sticks with you, because it starts with cruelty and ends with a tiny moment of joy. After about eight years chained in a backyard in South Carolina, the blind dog was finally rescued and given a chance at a different life.
He was taken in by Lancaster County SPCA, then connected with Diamonds in the Ruff in New York, which stepped in after learning what he had lived through. From there, Stevie went to a foster home where people were ready to help him heal, one small first at a time.
His biggest surprise came when he met something many dogs take for granted, and his reaction said everything.
Stevie, Rescued Blind Dog
Stevie survived 8 years of being chained
Once at their facility, Diamonds in the Ruff realized that Stevie had gone through a lot of trauma and would require extensive care for his long road to recovery.
He was not only blind but also infested with worms and fleas. To top it all off, his fur was missing, and he had a corn cob blocking his intestines.
He required surgery to remove that corn cob and would need a patient and caring foster family to help him through all of this.
Stevie on his way to his foster home
“He slept most of the way [home] but would start growling and barking every so often in his crate,” Stevie’s foster mom, Erin Boyd, shared. “We knew he was just protecting himself.”
“When we got home, we brought the crate inside, and he would not come out. We were extra careful, knowing he could not see and we did not yet know him.”
With the love and effort that Stevie's foster family has put in, he began improving quickly and eventually came out of his shell. They helped him recover from his physical and emotional health issues.
Just like any other new family member, they got to witness many of Stevie's firsts, including his very own first bed. Considering his past situations, Stevie's foster family knew he probably never had a soft and comfortable place to sleep.
They wanted to get him his very own first bed. His joy and excitement could be felt by all present when he set foot on his soft bed.
He couldn't contain it all and started jumping.
This recovery story echoes the moment a blind dog saw his loving family for the first time after surgery.
That first bed clearly meant more than just a place to sleep.
Excited and Happy Stevie
An utter joy to watch. He has to carry out his jumping ritual every time he feels a dog bed.
It's a must. He has to let everyone know how excited he is about getting his own cushy and plush bed.
Stevie and his comfy bed
“He jumps, will sometimes chew on a toy a little bit, and then passes out,” Boyd said. With the help of his foster family and despite his blindness, Stevie has quickly healed and recovered from his trauma.
Healed and Happy Stevie
“He’s so smart,” Boyd said excitedly. “He learned very quickly how to navigate through my house.
He can find his way from the backyard, through the garage, and up the three steps into the house. He knows to wait for a treat in the kitchen when he comes in, and he knows to jump on my small round ottoman to get onto my bed.
He sleeps a lot but loves to snuggle, go for walks, chew on squeaky toys, and give kisses!”
Stevie and his foster family
Stevie has been put up for adoption. He requires a family who can appreciate his uniqueness and can give him their maximum time to make up for the missed love and care during the first 8 years of his life.
“[Someone] who will just spend time snuggled up on the couch with him, take him on walks, let him soak up the sun, and give him lots of love,” Boyd remarked. “Stevie has come a long way.
Away from the world of misery and into the world of love and care, where he has his own soft and cushy bed and the love of the people around him.”
After Stevie’s corn cob surgery, see how a blind and deaf dog dedicated his life to helping foster animals.
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