A 7-year-old stray dog who was rescued from the streets has found his forever home. Griffin the Cocker Spaniel has now begun his new life, leaving the care of animal welfare charity Battersea.
Griffin arrived at the charity and very little was known about his past or character. When he reached Battersea's Old Windsor center, Griffin looked really daunted by his new surroundings.
The dog gradually settled in and loved nothing more than getting a gentle fuss and snuggling up with his favorite people. When out on walks and exploring the center, Griffin was having trouble navigating and was repeatedly stumbling into objects.
After receiving some checks, the charity’s expert vets revealed that Griffin was partially blind and would eventually see nothing. However, the dog never let his impairment wear him down and spent his days using his nose to explore the world and have a good sniff of everything.
To help him get used to the new environment, Griffin was arranged to live with other dogs and made lots of furry friends. With the addition of recognisable textures, different features in each room and consistency, he became much more confident in enjoying his home and relaxed.
After 3 months in Battersea, Griffin was spotted by Karen and Rob. Shortly after encountering the couple, he got a chance of a new life in South London where he received plenty of fuss and has even formed a special bond with the family friend’s Labrador.
Karen and Rob shared: “Griffin is such a kind, affectionate and sweet-natured dog and he has made our house a home again after we lost 15-year-old Springer Spaniel last year. While he never lets his blindness phase him, Battersea center provided us with various support and reading on caring for a blind dog.”
"We have equipped the house with an array of rugs and different flooring to help him navigate his way around. We can’t imagine life without this little chap now and we are looking forward to taking him on lots of walking holidays with the family.”
Griffin spent 3 months at Battersea coming to terms with his vision impairment (Image: Battersea)
Life at a dog’s height can come with lots of hazards, especially when they are unable to see. Nevertheless, blind dogs still can play, run around and give just as much love as any other pets.
