Blind dog who ‘loves to be held’ was nervous at shelter. Now, she gets a fresh start
A blind dog who craves human attention was nervous at a shelter — and now, she has a fresh start.
Emma the pup is settling into a foster home as she waits to receive a much-needed surgery in South Carolina.
“She’s good with other dogs and is the best cuddler out there,” the Greenville Humane Society wrote in a Facebook post. “She loves to be held and prefers to be near people at all times.”
Emma’s journey toward a foster home started Feb. 26, after her owner “could no longer care for her medical needs.” She was surrendered to the humane society and became known as a “sweet” Italian greyhound.
“She is just so loving,” Emily Zheng, marketing manager for the shelter, told McClatchy News in a Feb. 27 email. “She is a little bit confused right now, but is in happy spirits and loves nothing more than being held and giving kisses.”
The 8-year-old dog arrived at the shelter in rough shape, with only one eye and urgent dental needs.
“She is currently blind, and will be having her second eye removed later this week,” Zheng wrote. “She is also in desperate need of a dental (procedure) and that is scheduled for early April.”
McClatchy News reached out for more details about the dog’s medical conditions and was awaiting a response. Once Emma is healthy, her foster family has expressed a desire to adopt her.
“We are still accepting inquiries for those interested in meeting her should that fall through,” Zheng wrote. “For those interested in being added to her interest list, they can email greenvillehumane@greenvillehumane.com!”
