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Canine Master - Episode 25 Piglet – The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind Pink Puppy and His Family
Canine Master - Dog training and behavior on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)
English - March 14, 2022 22:03 - 43.3 MB - ★★★★ - 32 ratingsKids & Family Education pets animals pet animal dogs dog canine puppy puppies Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Today’s featured guest is Connecticut veterinarian Dr. Melissa Shapiro. Tune in to hear the story of how she got a a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation in need of fostering. She didn’t hesitate to say, “yes.” Little did she know how that decision would transform her, her family, and legions of admirers destined to embrace.
One of the most anxious dogs Melissa had ever encountered, the traumatized Piglet weighed under two pounds upon his welcome into the Shapiro household—which included Melissa’s husband Warren and their three college-aged kids, plus six other rescued dogs. After months of reassurance, and lots of love, Piglet connected, gained confidence, and his extraordinary spirit emerged. Melissa soon forged a powerful bond with Piglet, allowing the two to communicate without sound or visual cues.
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