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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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Julia Kozlova 9 years ago
OMG He looks exactly like Falkor from Neverending story! Vlc_2014-0...d8594e.jpg 
Master Markus 9 years ago
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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Anna Salerno 9 years ago
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.
Stella Lau 9 years ago
Tucker is a strong and happy boy. wish him all he best without pain and tear, only the angelic smile on his face. LOVE~
Stella Lau 9 years ago
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.
Puddin Tane 9 years ago
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.
Carmen Desrosiers 9 years ago
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.
Eulalie Grace 9 years ago
How can you not love that face ♥ ♥ ♥ I'm glad Tucker found his loving home.
Benito Queldiprincipe 9 years ago
This really bother me like some other "stories" in bp. Is not natural to keep alive.
Joel Ei 9 years ago
I guess you're one of these people who would abort human babies with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or whatnot.
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Julia Kozlova 9 years ago
OMG He looks exactly like Falkor from Neverending story! Vlc_2014-0...d8594e.jpg
Master Markus 9 years ago
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.
Load More Replies... Anna Salerno 9 years ago
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.
Stella Lau 9 years ago
Tucker is a strong and happy boy. wish him all he best without pain and tear, only the angelic smile on his face. LOVE~
Stella Lau 9 years ago
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.
Puddin Tane 9 years ago
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.
Carmen Desrosiers 9 years ago
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.
Eulalie Grace 9 years ago
How can you not love that face ♥ ♥ ♥ I'm glad Tucker found his loving home.
Benito Queldiprincipe 9 years ago
This really bother me like some other "stories" in bp. Is not natural to keep alive.
Joel Ei 9 years ago
I guess you're one of these people who would abort human babies with down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or whatnot.
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