How Smiley the Amazing Blind Therapy Dog brought Smiles to Millions
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2017
- Smiley was a completely blind gorgeous golden retriever who made everyone he met smile. Smiley was born in a puppy-mill, without eyes. He lived there for two miserable years before being adopted by his family thirteen years ago.Smiley was at Joanne's side for her key milestones like getting married and having her human son Shepherd. He has been the best friend, son and brother anyone could hope for. Smiley did not let the fact that he was blind stop him from doing normal doggy things and more. Smiley never let his disability stand in his way and lived a very good active life. Smiley was a St. John Ambulance therapy dog and he also visited schools for anti-bullying programs. Joanne explained that therapy dogs must be good with socializing and must be able to interact with strangers and children. They must have good manners with anyone.
Smiley helped the kids because he connected with them. He helped them understand that it's OK to be different. He overcame challenges and they can as well, even if their challenge is something like doing math.
Joanne believes Smiley was bullied and bitten by other dogs at the Puppy Mill as he still had a few scars. Joanne says she told the kids about Smiley's scars and blindness and used that to relate to bullying and human abilities or differences. He was a wonderful role model. He didn't judge and was there for them.
Smiley has a book which is a collection of pictures and short stories about his life. Other merchandise like bobble heads and T-shirts are occasionally available too, with revenue used for Pal and Smiley's vet bills and other expenses.
Subscribe to Smiley the Blind Dog: / goodshep1
Instagram @smileytheblindtherapydog
Facebook: Smiley The Blind Therapy Dog
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I have read a book about smiley hes the cutest god bless smiley love
I want just an iota of his courage and grace 😍💚😘😘😘
You are very lucky to have such a wonderful,unique, beautiful and still smiling dog to all people 💚🐾🐾🕊️
If only humans were this tolerant.
“If there are no dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” - Will Rogers.
Smiley is such a beautiful dog and a beautiful soul!!!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
God bless you Smiley. You will be greatly missed! 🐶💔😓
God bless you for saving & loving smiley
smiley god bless you are so beautiful i love you smiley keep on being you take care
Keep smiling Smiley. U r and will be inspiration to many at present and in future too.
There will always be a special place in my heart for SMILEY. What an amazing dog he was. He'll never be forgotten.
he was? dont tell me he passed ;(
He was amazing and taught so many people, he will be missed
Sure miss ya smiley
I lost part of my soul 1-4-2018 when my Golden "HALSEY" passed away in my arms. Worst day of my life. He truly was GOLDEN. I followed SMILEY & BRETAGNE for many years. The world has a lot less love in it without them. Hopefully, the love they taught us is heeded.
This is the first time I heard of Smiley's passing. You will be forever missed
Rip darling smiley 💙
Smiley is so beautiful! I just love him!
He'll damn sure be missed !!!
Love you Smiley, you will always hold a special place in my heart.
Sooo happy for smiley. He's a celebrity, and he deserves all the love, care, and appreciation. Wonderful boy smiley; I'm a big fan of yours 💖😙
Thanks!
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My pleasure 😊
RIP Smiley
Im sad that he passed away. I hope he had a good dog life.😢
I LOVE Smiley the Angel 👼💜🐕
Love Smiley and Hero
You are amazing smily . U r the cutest . I love you...
I miss this baby so much. The loss of 4 of my favorite Goldies in less than a year really, really hurts. Smiley, Sugar, Bretagne and Bella all perfect angels in doggie Heaven right where they belong. 🌈💐🐾🐶💋🕊
I know a certain white goldie mix that's probably hanging out with those four. What a party that must be.
Awesome
What a cutie
I would've loved to meet him
Hate Puppy Mills, love Rescue Dogs!
I am definately gona miss you my sweet angel..RIP..😢😢😢
Its touches my heart.
I sure miss smiley
He will be missed but we will all SMILE on in his memory. [who is the hater, 1 dislike y?]
Love the life which these creatures give us. Thank you Smiley your influence will live forever.
To me the videos of Smiley playing in the snow are the best.
I could watch those for hours.
Love you smi smi, RIP handsome boy.
Smiley! Gorgeous boy!
And you see that kid dressed up in a king suit he is my friend
You see that little boy right that’s my friend when he was 1,2,3,4,5
What a fantastic video and such a special dog!
You are cute with your red ribbon!
rupal jankee i loved that picture too, super cute.
Gud boy smiley
Aww he smiles in his eyes just like jimin the mochi
Muy bonito
Hold on,this is my friends dog 🐕 he was crying so hard when HE told me side note people were making him feel even more sad and I felt bad for him and smiley😣😞😢😩😫😭😭😭😭😭
There will alwas be a specel place im my heart❤ for SMILEY.and i just got a book of SMILEY and when he dose pas away youll now that hes in a better place naw and if he was hurting youll now it went away and my dog is part of wut kind SMILEY🐶 is and i think SMILEY is just the sweetest dog on earth realy i mean it its just i love dogs so mutch and when i heard of SMILEY i just of it brok my heart to hear of wut SMILEY has been thro but i think of wut he's been thro i think he did a good job of keeping him going and alive even and this is SMILEY🐶 and you were VARY kind to help SMILEY and i just want to say good job for helping SMILEY he might not of been alive if it wornt for you so good job and and well i dont now wut to say he's just just well the best dog ever i mean it and also thank you for helping SMILEY just thank you and every one shud have a specel place in thereheart to
Amd i have your book that is shows i just got it out from the library and its my new fav book
Smileys owner is in my school
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