Today, I’m feeling a bit lost in my thoughts, asking myself, “Do you all look down on a blind dog like me?” It’s a question that lingers because sometimes, I can sense the way people react when they see me. My eyes are different from other dogs; they’re not shiny or clear. People often stare, point, or quickly look away, maybe feeling uncomfortable. I wonder if they see me as less deserving of love, just because I can’t see the world the way others do.
Once, when I still had my sight, everything felt easier. I used to run around, chasing shadows and playing with other dogs. Life was simple and filled with color, or at least, that’s how I imagine it now. But things changed, and I slowly lost the light that had guided me. It was frightening, waking up one day to a world of darkness, learning to navigate life all over again.
Even though I’m different now, I still have so much love to give. I remember the gentle faces and voices of kind people from before I lost my sight. I remember the warmth of a gentle touch and the joy of running free. Those memories are what keep me going, even on days when people look at me with pity or judgment.
One day, a kind soul approached me and gently patted my head. She didn’t flinch or turn away; instead, she knelt down and spoke to me softly, as if I was just another dog in need of a friend. It’s these small gestures that remind me that, despite my blindness, there are still people who see me for who I am—a dog with a big heart, wanting only to be loved and accepted.
I hope one day more people can see beyond my blindness and understand that I am just like any other dog. I want to run, to play, to feel the warmth of a loving home. And maybe, just maybe, someone out there will love me, not despite my blindness, but because they see the strength it took for me to learn to live again in this world of darkness.
So, if you ever meet a blind dog like me, please don’t look away. Reach out, because we, too, want to feel a connection, to be part of this world. All I need is a chance to show that my heart sees everything my eyes cannot.
