A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram
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Say hello to Tucker, a rescue pup with a smile that makes him look more like a bat than a pooch! This 3-year-old albino Chihuahua-miniature Pinscher suffers from a disease known as MPS VI (mucopolysaccharidoses). The illness causes deformities and a host of medical problems. This means the doggie is not able to walk with his front legs, and has to wear protective goggles due to blurry eyesight. Yet, this pooch is an Instagram star and a real heart-stealer!
The bat-dog lives with his mom in Los Angeles where he enjoys every opportunity to play with other dogs. Tucker also likes spending time with people and animals with the same health condition that he has, always boosting the energy of those around him and showing how to live life to the fullest despite the physical limitations.
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Meet Tucker, a rescue pup with a smile of a bat!
This doggie suffers from a disease known as MPS VI (mucopolysaccharidoses)
Which makes it difficult for him to move and leaves him with blurry eyesight
Yet, this pooch is an Instagram star and a real heart-stealer!
The bat-dog adores his Los Angeles-based human mom
And despite his physical limitations, the pup is super joyful and keeps on smiling!
He takes every opportunity to play with other dogs…
…Or spend time with people and animals with the same health condition that he has
One thing is sure: Tucker is a real role model on how not to give up!
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OMG He looks exactly like Falkor from Neverending story! Vlc_2014-0...d8594e.jpg
That was my first thought!
Mine too! (Y)
Same here!!! I had the exact same in mind! 😊
Definitely!
I thought that too!
I just hope he's not in any pain or discomfort.
It's hard to tell with dogs, since they take a lot of pain in stride, but I'm guessing that a vet has looked at him and tests showed that he evidently wasn't.
He look like Neverending story Falcor. The black dog look so cute!
Dude! I was thinking about it when i saw a pic with the girl! :)
Bless this little lovable baby. I'm so glad he found the right fur mommy
Awwww this poor baby doesn't want to look so scary. He wants love just like every other dog. Kudos to his mommy for adopting this special needs puppy. I know she loves him as much as I love my Chihuahua.
Such a sweetheart
even with his own support group♥
She has a LUCK DRAGON. I'm in love with that little face.
Tucker is a strong and happy boy. wish him all he best without pain and tear, only the angelic smile on his face. LOVE~
He is a strong and happy boy. wish him all the best with his beloved human beings. No pain, no tears, only the angelic smile. Love you.
I love him xoxoxoxox
lmao yes he looks like Falkor xD no lie v
Such a kindhearted dog! :)
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Batman's new side-kick- the smiling cool batdog...
I hope Tucker has a very happy life with his mom and continues to bring her smiles and laughter. May she be able to continue to care for him for as long as he lives. Bless her loving heart.
He's cute I hope he finds a good home
Ils Falkor omg
He is adorable, but I shure as Hell would be scared shitless if I would run into him in the dark, half-sleeping, looking for some milk at 3am.
The real bad Scrappy DooI!
Wicked underbite 10 / 10
WhatisHorus is another cute lil guy with this disease.
How can you not love that face ♥ ♥ ♥ I'm glad Tucker found his loving home.
So blessed to see this..
I love, love, love, love, love him!!
He is adorable
He reminds me of Batty From Fern Gully!! Soooo Cute <3
He reminds my of Batty From Fern Gully Hehe Sooo Cute <3
That dog looks sooo happy :)
It's cute
I had the same thought!!:D
Love him ,he's awesome !
It's true Luck Dragons do exist.
My friend had a pup like that. Unfortunately he died really young :( I think he was around 5.
Awww! So cute
Pshyco CUTENESS!!!!
This really bother me like some other "stories" in bp. Is not natural to keep alive.
I guess you're one of these people who would abort human babies with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or whatnot.
Hm... I agree with Benito to some extent. Personally, I think he would be too expensive to take care of and might die young as a result of his condition, but it's not my decision to make. Also, I would support aborting human fetuses with such problems if the parents so desired. It's not fair for them to have to take care of a heavily disabled kid if they are financially, physically or psychologically unable to.
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just put his picture at the door beside the Beware of the dog. no need for security system. he's really scarry, but i'm pretty sure he's so nice
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Sorry, gross
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Sorry, gross.
Sorry youre a Donkey....-insert other term here_____-
OMG He looks exactly like Falkor from Neverending story! Vlc_2014-0...d8594e.jpg
That was my first thought!
Mine too! (Y)
Same here!!! I had the exact same in mind! 😊
Definitely!
I thought that too!
I just hope he's not in any pain or discomfort.
It's hard to tell with dogs, since they take a lot of pain in stride, but I'm guessing that a vet has looked at him and tests showed that he evidently wasn't.
He look like Neverending story Falcor. The black dog look so cute!
Dude! I was thinking about it when i saw a pic with the girl! :)
Bless this little lovable baby. I'm so glad he found the right fur mommy
Awwww this poor baby doesn't want to look so scary. He wants love just like every other dog. Kudos to his mommy for adopting this special needs puppy. I know she loves him as much as I love my Chihuahua.
Such a sweetheart
even with his own support group♥
She has a LUCK DRAGON. I'm in love with that little face.
Tucker is a strong and happy boy. wish him all he best without pain and tear, only the angelic smile on his face. LOVE~
He is a strong and happy boy. wish him all the best with his beloved human beings. No pain, no tears, only the angelic smile. Love you.
I love him xoxoxoxox
lmao yes he looks like Falkor xD no lie v
Such a kindhearted dog! :)
That would be all. willem-daf...3df366.jpg
That would be all. willem-daf...a76f80.jpg
Batman's new side-kick- the smiling cool batdog...
I hope Tucker has a very happy life with his mom and continues to bring her smiles and laughter. May she be able to continue to care for him for as long as he lives. Bless her loving heart.
He's cute I hope he finds a good home
Ils Falkor omg
He is adorable, but I shure as Hell would be scared shitless if I would run into him in the dark, half-sleeping, looking for some milk at 3am.
The real bad Scrappy DooI!
Wicked underbite 10 / 10
WhatisHorus is another cute lil guy with this disease.
How can you not love that face ♥ ♥ ♥ I'm glad Tucker found his loving home.
So blessed to see this..
I love, love, love, love, love him!!
He is adorable
He reminds me of Batty From Fern Gully!! Soooo Cute <3
He reminds my of Batty From Fern Gully Hehe Sooo Cute <3
That dog looks sooo happy :)
It's cute
I had the same thought!!:D
Love him ,he's awesome !
It's true Luck Dragons do exist.
My friend had a pup like that. Unfortunately he died really young :( I think he was around 5.
Awww! So cute
Pshyco CUTENESS!!!!
This really bother me like some other "stories" in bp. Is not natural to keep alive.
I guess you're one of these people who would abort human babies with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or whatnot.
Hm... I agree with Benito to some extent. Personally, I think he would be too expensive to take care of and might die young as a result of his condition, but it's not my decision to make. Also, I would support aborting human fetuses with such problems if the parents so desired. It's not fair for them to have to take care of a heavily disabled kid if they are financially, physically or psychologically unable to.
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just put his picture at the door beside the Beware of the dog. no need for security system. he's really scarry, but i'm pretty sure he's so nice
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Sorry, gross
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Sorry, gross.
Sorry youre a Donkey....-insert other term here_____-