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A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram
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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.

More info: Instagram | Facebook (h/t: thedodo)

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

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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

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One thing is sure:  Tucker is a real role model on how not to give up!

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Master Markus
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Meeow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He look like Neverending story Falcor. The black dog look so cute!

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Alexis
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless this little lovable baby. I'm so glad he found the right fur mommy

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Anna Salerno
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Stella Lau
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tucker is a strong and happy boy. wish him all he best without pain and tear, only the angelic smile on his face. LOVE~

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Stella Lau
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Carmen Desrosiers
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Eulalie Grace
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can you not love that face ♥ ♥ ♥ I'm glad Tucker found his loving home.

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Joanne Palmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He reminds me of Batty From Fern Gully!! Soooo Cute <3

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Joanne Palmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He reminds my of Batty From Fern Gully Hehe Sooo Cute <3

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend had a pup like that. Unfortunately he died really young :( I think he was around 5.

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Benito Queldiprincipe
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This really bother me like some other "stories" in bp. Is not natural to keep alive.

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Joel Ei
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess you're one of these people who would abort human babies with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or whatnot.

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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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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Meeow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He look like Neverending story Falcor. The black dog look so cute!

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Alexis
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bless this little lovable baby. I'm so glad he found the right fur mommy

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Anna Salerno
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Stella Lau
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tucker is a strong and happy boy. wish him all he best without pain and tear, only the angelic smile on his face. LOVE~

793959362 avatar
Stella Lau
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Puddin Tane
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Carmen Desrosiers
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Eulalie Grace
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can you not love that face ♥ ♥ ♥ I'm glad Tucker found his loving home.

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Joanne Palmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He reminds me of Batty From Fern Gully!! Soooo Cute <3

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Joanne Palmer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He reminds my of Batty From Fern Gully Hehe Sooo Cute <3

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tigertae
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend had a pup like that. Unfortunately he died really young :( I think he was around 5.

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Benito Queldiprincipe
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This really bother me like some other "stories" in bp. Is not natural to keep alive.

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Joel Ei
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess you're one of these people who would abort human babies with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or whatnot.

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Kjorn
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7 years ago

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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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