Sunday, January 25, 2015
Blind Benefit
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Blind Benefit
As we have recently shared, Henry is unofficially completely blind. While he may be able to tell if his space is bright or dark, he cannot see shapes, objects, movement, etc. He is working on mastering our home and relearning the neighborhood. We are sure this is through mostly smells and hearing (although his hearing is not that sharp, either). It is relieving to see that a few of his whiskers, all of which were lost during chemotherapy, are now starting to grow back. This allows Henry to get just a little less close to a wall, table leg, chair, etc. Having whiskers help animals navigate and when Henry lost his, it put him another step behind the 8 ball.
But what we really wanted to share, was that now that Henry is blind, he can cruise with us through the car wash. He doesn't see those big scary brushes, rags and soapy slather. He just hears it now and that part doesn't seem to bother him. We tested this last week. The car was in need of a wash, so we threw caution to the wind and took him with us. His little ears perked up at the wacky sounds but he didn't flinch or seem to be at all bothered. So, NOT being able to see all of this has now benefited us. Henry can go through the car wash with us anxiety free. Who says no vision doesn't have perks?
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#HenryAmazing.
We always have to look for the silver lining!
That a boy Henry
That just means more together time:)
Another Blind Benefit!? When Meiling lost her sight we got to watch the Animal Channel again!!! No more barking at dogs and cats on TV!!!!
Henry, I love you so much. What a sweet boy. #henrystrong
God bless sweet Henry and his sweet parents, too!
So apparently he used to kick up a fuss? When a pug doesn’t like something, they sure know how to let us—and everyone in the immediate vicinity—know about it ; )
And Whiskers growing back-I’m sure this all ready happy boy will get happier. Should I ever loose my sight or hearing, I will remember this brave little pug named Henry and explore the world in a different way. Pug hugs from pastor sue & the Colorado 2
Henry - you are amazing!!!
You amaze me everyday!! Sending hugs your way! Sweet Boy!!
Kudos to Henry’s humans who not only have taken care of him in the most loving way possible, but have searched for the good in his situations and discarded the bad.
OMGosh, how my two pugs have handled car washes, they are night and day from each other. I recently took Lily through it for the first time, and she was terrified, I ended up cuddling her in my coat. My old Abby girl though, she thought it was a great game to run all around the car chasing the sprays, she’d bark, she really got into it.
Glad Henry has adjusted to just letting the car wash happen, and not be scared of it. Love you guys, Henry, you are a fighter that is for sure. Glad you are just being a cool old man, and adjusting to things with the grace that you do.
Hank looks pleased as punch with his “upside”.
That’s the way, Henry; I ADORE your point of view.
Preparing for worst blizzard in my city’s history.
Cole is already on a Poop Strike! Wish us luck lol
Pastor Sue, love how you worded it, exploring in a different way.
Oh and forgot to say YAY WHISKERS!
Love you all!
I read your blog years ago, and came across it again today after thinking of it. My 9.5 year old pug, Tonka, also just went blind. Without further testing, SARDS is the best bet. While we are sad, we are incredibly impressed at how well he has been able to get around and are thinking about modifications we can make. I’m reminded that people care about it way more than our pups do. I’m looking forward to following you and seeing how Henry does!