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A viral Instagram video shows the exact moment a blind and deaf dog realizes his dad is back home, and internet users can’t stop crying over it.
The heartwarming clip, shared on Monday under the username @mostly_ghostly1 shows the pup, Ghost, a double merle mini Aussie, suddenly jumping off the couch as he smells his owner in the room, wagging his tail as he tries to locate him with his powerful dog nose.
“Blind and deaf dog smells owner is home," reads layover text in the clip. “Rumor has it he’s still looking,” the caption says.
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Ghost, who will turn two on October 27, was born blind and deaf due to bad breeding practices, which his owners are working to raise awareness of.
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His owner, Hannah Gleason from Oklahoma, told Newsweek that the merle gene isn’t a coloring gene rather than a gene that bleaches the fur and causes lack of pigmentation which can lead to birth defects, blindness, deafness, or sometimes all three.
“We have been trying to raise awareness for bad breeding and how to spot an ethical breeder. We also advocate for rescue dogs as well. I have a petition to get lawmakers to put federal breeding laws in place,” she said.
To care for a blind or deaf pet, consistency and routine are key. They rely on a stable home layout to navigate safely, using scent cues, voice, and touch to build confidence.
Avoid moving furniture and create a safe, comfortable space with sensory toys. Keep all pets with sensory impairments on a predictable schedule for feeding, potty breaks, and exercise.
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The video quickly gained the attention of social media users, and it has so far received over 1,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Sa_ndi6454, commented: “Oh my heart just melted, what a precious fur baby.”
Navin.ramsamy said: “This is too adorable.”
Teneal.for.real added: “So adorable.”
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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