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Dog Dumped When Breeder Realized She Was Blind—Then She Got a Second Chance

Dog Dumped When Breeder Realized She Was Blind—Then She Got a Second Chance

Summary

A blind cocker spaniel puppy named Lilly was taken to a rehoming center in England after her breeder decided not to keep her. Lilly was very sick at first but improved after receiving medical care. She learned to adapt to her blindness and was adopted by a family after staying at the center for 34 days.

Key Facts

  • Lilly is a sable cocker spaniel who was born blind.
  • She was sent to Blue Cross’ rehoming center in Oxfordshire when she was 5 weeks old.
  • Lilly was in poor health initially but got better after receiving intravenous fluids.
  • Her blindness is permanent, stemming from a congenital condition, which means she was born with it.
  • Through training and using verbal cues, Lilly learned to navigate her environment despite her blindness.
  • She was fostered by Leanne Fadden, who helped her adapt to her surroundings.
  • Lilly found companionship and confidence with Fadden's dog, Lexi.
  • After 34 days at Blue Cross, Lilly was adopted by a family with a dachshund named Barry, with whom she could live happily.
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