Digby

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Digby, 4-5yr terrier, is blind and has suffered terrible neglect. Found straying, he desperately needs a 5⭐ foster to help him heal. Terrier/rescue experience

💔 DIGBY – ALL THIS LITTLE BOY HAS KNOWN IS HEARTBREAK. CAN WE PLEASE SHOW HIM SOMETHING DIFFERENT? 💔 Meet our wee Digby. A 4–5-year-old terrier who has sadly had what we can only describe as a terrible start in life. Found straying, this little boy has clearly endured more than any dog should ever have to. Parts of his lower lips are missing, consistent with what appear to be untreated hunting injuries. But perhaps the most heartbreaking thing of all is that Digby is completely blind. We don’t know whether he was born with only one eye or lost it somewhere along the way. What we do know is that his remaining eye was so dry and neglected that it suffered irreversible damage. Sadly, he has now lost that too, although we suspect he had little or no sight in it for quite some time. Just imagine being a little dog, straying alone, unable to see the world around you. 💔 Our hearts are absolutely broken for him. We cannot change what Digby has been through, but we desperately want to change what happens next. We want to find this special little boy a wonderful foster home where he can finally feel safe, where his body can heal, his confidence can grow and where he can discover what it means to be part of a family. A warm bed, gentle hands, kind voices, a routine and someone who will give him the patience and understanding he needs. FOSTER REQUIREMENTS: 🐾 Terrier experience essential/preferred. 🐾 Experience with rescue dogs and blind dogs would be hugely beneficial. 🐾 Could potentially live with a calm, respectful dog following a successful introduction. No boisterous dogs due to his lack of vision. 🐾 No cats or small furries. Given his suspected hunting background, this would not be appropriate. 🐾 Children aged 12+ while we allow him time to settle and assess how he copes. We are looking for a 5-star home only for Digby. Someone who understands that blind doesn’t mean broken, that he may need a little extra patience and that he deserves the very best chance at a happy life. This wee boy has already been let down enough. Please, can someone step forward for Digby? Let’s show him that life doesn’t have to be frightening, that humans can be kind and that he is finally safe. He deserves to be loved, protected and cherished for the rest of his days. Let’s make the next chapter of Digby’s life the one he should always have had. ❤️ 📩 Please message The Underdogs NI if you can offer this special boy a foster home.