Thora was an extraordinary puppy from the day she arrived, but it wasn’t until the perfect person crossed her path that her true brilliance emerged.
Being the smallest in her litter, she faced some challenges at first, yet she persevered.
Today, Thora enjoys a joyful life, all due to a kind-hearted woman who noticed her struggles and took a stand.
If it weren’t for her intervention, this sweet girl’s life would have taken a very different turn.
A Unique Individual
Initially, Thora was with an owner who did not prioritize her well-being. He wanted to crop her ears and exploit her for breeding.
“It broke my heart and I knew I couldn’t let that happen. So I took her in right away,” Erin, Thora’s forever owner, shared with GeoBeats Animals.
Erin could not bear to watch this precious pup in pain, so she rescued her, unaware that there was also another aspect that made this dog unique.
Shortly after bringing Thora home, Erin observed that she didn’t react to the sounds typical dogs would recognize.
Thora remained completely unfazed by the surrounding chaos – even the busy city sounds.
Erin soon realized that Thora might be deaf, a fact she embraced without hesitation. Regardless, her feelings for Thora remained unchanged, and Erin became even more committed to providing her with the life she rightfully deserved.
“I was determined to give her the life she deserves and seek expert guidance from dog behaviorists who specialize in deaf dogs because I wanted to help her feel safe and make all the right choices,” Erin expressed.
To Erin, Thora’s deafness feels more like a superpower since she’s unaffected by barking dogs, sirens, or fireworks – truly a hidden blessing.
“She’s A Piglet, Dinosaur, Alien”
Thora remains blissfully unaware of the noises within her apartment building, making her the ideal companion.
As they spent two years together, Thora and Erin cultivated a method of communication through hand signals and body language.
It required some adjustment for both, but their bond has only strengthened over time.
Thora’s distinctive looks contribute to her list of qualities that set her apart. “She resembles a piglet, dinosaur, alien,” Erin described, but if asked for more detail, she’d say Thora looks like a cappuccino, “frothy on top and mocha-colored on the bottom with a tiny paintbrush tail.”
Whenever Thora walks, her big smile lights up the room, making it impossible not to adore her.
Having Thora taught Erin that everyone has their own uniqueness and ways of learning, much like her little deaf pup.
Though Thora has special needs, she remains exceptional.
