Some dogs may have disabilities, but that doesn’t mean they can’t live their best lives just like any other pet. Many disabled pets defy the odds and overcome their differences in truly inspiring ways. One such dog is Z, a blind miniature poodle, who has an incredible talent for playing fetch!
Two years ago, Tran Le adopted Z from a shelter. Z had already lost her eyesight due to cataracts and glaucoma, and her eyes were later removed. But despite being completely blind, Z doesn’t let anything hold her back. She acts like any other dog, and surprisingly, she has a great love for playing fetch.
“Right from the start, her fascination with fetch was obvious,” Tran told The Dodo. “She’s always on the lookout for toys, especially her ball, and would bring us toys to throw. She’s relentless in the pursuit of fetch, even waking up in the morning and immediately searching for her ball.”
Even without her eyesight, Z has an uncanny ability to play fetch. Instead of relying on sight, she uses her senses of sound and smell to find the ball. And she seems to enjoy the challenge!
“At first, she relies on the sound of the ball bouncing to track it down. When the ball stops, she switches to tracking it by scent,” explained Tran on TikTok. Z can even predict where the ball will land.
These inspiring videos of Z playing fetch have become a sensation on TikTok, garnering millions of views. Tran has shared over 60 games of fetch, and Z’s incredible abilities have captivated people all over the world. It just goes to show that blind dogs are capable of anything!
“The response to her videos has been overwhelmingly positive,” Tran shared. “Viewers express a range of emotions, from tears of joy to amazement.”
Wow, Z is truly an incredible dog! It’s incredibly inspiring to see how she has found her own way to master playing fetch, not letting her blindness hold her back from enjoying life like any other dog. If you want to see more of Z’s amazing skills, be sure to follow her on TikTok. And please, share this heartwarming story with others!
