Senior Pug Defies All Odds And Loves Life Despite Being The Underdog
Some rescue stories start with a happy ending and a few surprises along the way. Tugboat, a 10-year-old pug mix, arrived at Animal Haven Shelter with a long list of challenges, including weight issues, partial deafness, a removed tumor, and what appears to be near-total blindness.
Even so, the little senior dog quickly stood out to the people caring for her.
Her story is a reminder that the hardest cases can still have the biggest hearts.
Meet Tugboat.
Tugboat got her name because of her size, and it fits her nicely, as the little pup sometimes needs a bit of help getting around. She's defiant when it comes to walking up or down stairs and needs to be carried, but only if you hold her upright.
You better believe she's got a lot of attitude in that (not so) tiny dog body!
Her rescuers really enjoy spending time with her, as more and more of her quirky personality comes out as she becomes more comfortable with them.
Look at her little face!
"She is hilarious," Tiffany Lacey of Animal Haven said in an interview. "Very loving, but she just sort of hangs out. She loves food! Shelter life doesn’t seem to faze her at all. She gets a lot of attention."
Tugboat clearly has no idea she is supposed to be slowing down.
And if you think Tugboat’s stubbornness is tough, read about an old dog with a large tumor finally getting love after neglect.
It's not all darkness for little Tugboat
But hope hasn't completely faded for this little girl's sight. Her rescuers are still trying to determine if Tugboat is completely blind or just mostly so.
That did not make her rescue any less complicated.
But so far, it's not looking good.
However, she doesn't let her lack of sight get in the way of enjoying life; she adores going for walks and taking the time to explore her surroundings. She is working on losing the extra weight, and her future family will have to help her with that, but she's a very happy dog who is really just waiting to find her forever home.
Who wouldn't love a little buddy like this?
"She needs someone with a sense of humor for sure," Lacey said. "She really would do well in nearly any home. Kids, other dogs, and cats are totally fine."
Next, watch a blind dog get thrilled by sensing her favorite person again.
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