Blind Golden Retriever Realizes Owner Is Home, His Greeting Melts Hearts

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A blind golden retriever has melted hearts among social-media users after a video of him excitedly greeting his owner upon returning home went viral.
In a viral TikTok video shared on Tuesday under the username @masontheblindgolden, Mason, who is also a therapy dog, can be seen wiggling his tail as he walks toward the door, sensing his owner's arrival. "The best welcome home," reads layover text in the clip. The caption continues: "Nothing quite like it."
When you own a blind dog, creating a comfortable and safe environment is essential, says Burns Court Veterinary Care, adding that your home should be a sanctuary for your pup where they can feel secure.
It starts with making sure the canine can move around without fear of injury. Before bringing your pup home, assess your living space and remove anything that could be hazardous for them.
It is important that you remove any sharp or dangerous objects, and use baby gates to block unsafe areas such as staircases. Keeping your home's layout consistent, and adding rugs to provide traction, can also make life a lot easier for your visually impaired pup.
Your pup should have their own designated area equipped with bed, toys, and familiar scents, to serve as a comfort zone.
Veterinary Vision says that hearing your voice is very soothing for blind dogs, so talking to your pup often can help comfort them. Leaving the TV or the radio playing softly can also be soothing and help prevent excess barking.
It is very important to gently speak to your pup when approaching them, especially when they are sleeping, to prevent startling them.
Stock image: A golden retriever greets his owner in the yard.
Stock image: A golden retriever greets his owner in the yard.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 267,000 views and more than 58,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Amanda Blankenship, commented: "My favorite part of my blind dog greeting me is when she gets close but not ENTIRELY sure where I am so she kisses the air until we find each other."
Omeama posted: "The tippy taps are my favorite noise to come home to!"
Mcameron123 added: "I can't even. he is literally the cutest bestest boy."
Newsweek reached out to @masontheblindgolden for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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