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Piglet
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Four years old
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Male |
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Dog
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| Home: |
Connecticut, USA |
My name is Melissa, and I am a veterinarian in Connecticut. I got a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation in need of fostering. I didn't hesitate to say, "yes." Little did I know how that decision would transform me, my family, and legions of admirers destined to embrace the saga of the indomitable pink pup.
One of the most anxious dogs I had ever encountered, the traumatized Piglet weighed under two pounds upon his welcome into the our household - which included my husband Warren and our three college-aged kids, plus six other rescued dogs. After weeks of reassurance, and lots of love, Piglet connected, gained confidence, and his extraordinary spirit emerged. I soon forged a powerful bond with Piglet, allowing us to communicate without sound or visual cues.
Two months later, when the day arrived to say good-bye to the now dashing, six-pound pink boy dog with the larger than life spirit, I faced a heart-wrenching decision. Could I hand him over to someone else, someone willing to give Piglet the full-time attention he required? Or could I adapt my schedule and household to make a permanent place for him in my life and work? Of course, the answer was simple: love would find a way.
Curious, engaged, and incredibly eager to learn, Piglet quickly became part of the family. What started out as a few simple Facebook posts of Piglet and his pack rapidly evolved into a global celebration of Piglet's infectiously positive mindset. His story is now a book - Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family fully illustrates this heartwarming story of one special little puppy with a purpose to teach the power of empathy, love, and kindness.
For more information, please visit www.pigletthedog.com and Piglet has his own Instagram pinkpigletpuppy too, with more pictures. And thanks to Joan Carruthers Photography for the picture of Piglet and I.
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