Blind Yorkshire terrier

Oh what a shame Willow but mistakes do happen to all of us. Keep looking there are so many dogs needing a loving home, one of them will find you I'm sure. Fingers crossed.
Don't worry about the choc that's exactly what I do when I'm stressed, unhappy, bored, happy - need I go on

We had to adopt our daughter's dachshund, a rescue she had had for 10+ years and he became diabetic (had to give insulin injections twice a day) and blind. He was very happy, but reluctant to go on walks, which he previously adored, because being bling made him scared.

We were about to go on a holiday in Tuscany, meeting up with friends for UK, and I realised I could not carry him all the time visiting all the hill towns. I didn't tell OH as I knew he would go mad- but I ordered a dog pram on line. It was not expensive and he totally loved it. OH swore he would pretend he was not with me- but fortunately our UK friends are true dog lovers and were happy to help push him around, and OH actually said it was a great idea.

Everywhere we went he was the star attraction, and every tourist and local came to say hello- he had his photo taken 100s of times. We continued to use it here until he had a bad stroke a couple of years later and we had to say goodbye to Slinky.

Ahh - that's lovely! Slinky the celebrity!?

(Wish I hadn't had that chocolate - yuk!)

He actually got into the Tatler, thanks to my niece who worked there ;)

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It has got a zip up net to stop dog jumping out, and a mesh at front so it can see ahead- brilliant.

I had a poodle that became blind in her old age, she managed very well, but was in the home she had grown up in.

I could see there being problems while a blind dog is getting used to a new home. it might be best to keep her on the lead indoors and walk round the house slowly to help her find her way about.

Poor Slinky knew that the back ex Paris room- was safe to go running at full pelt in - about 15 metres long. One day I forgot the Hoover in the middle of the room, as the phone rang when I was cleaning. He came in running with joy and I could not stop him before he crashed into it! He was so shocked, poor thing. It took him a while to 'trust the room' again.

Not sure if I should start a new post on my search for a little companion. Some kind people seem to think I'm still looking for advice on adopting a blind dog! But the latest update is that the last, lovely little dog I desperately wanted has now gone to his new home - adopted by the first people who reserved him. I'm still saying HIM although it appears that when the dog went to the groomers, HE turned out to be a SHE! Easy mistake to make I guess considering his/her lovely, scruffy long coat.
So - still looking!

Keep on looking Willow there is a lonely dog out there just waiting for you.
A word of advice don't make your search too narrow, we ended up with lovely dogs but not the ones we set out to adopt, the ones you don't expect often tug at your heartstrings.
Good luck

Thank you Sodapop. If I wasn't looking for a cat friendly dog, I know my options would be so much wider. Almost every dog I enquire about is a 'no' as far as cats are concerned! I'm sure I'll find one eventually, but the wait gets harder every day, especially when I just long to be out walking a dog in this lovely weather!

At last some good news! Met the most adorable 6 month old Westie at Wood Green animal shelter this morning. Spent a couple of hours walking and getting to know him. I collect my new friend Bertie on Thursday (after he's been separated from his family jewels!). Thank you so much to everyone who has been so supportive on what has been a long journey. Wood Green were wonderful, taking time and great care to match me with the right pet.

That's brilliant Willow you will both have great times together, I wish you both the best of luck.

Congratulations! You have years of fun ahead.