Blind, Lumpy Dog Abandoned At Greenville Shelter Only Wanted To Be Loved As He Is
Hondo is not your typical shelter dog. This sweet, blind pup came to the Greenville Humane Society with a face full of quirks, a slightly crooked overbite, one eye pointing skyward, and a tail that seems to wag in its own special Morse code.
He might not look like a show dog, but what he lacks in conventional cuteness, he more than makes up for in personality.
Greenville Humane Society’s marketing manager, Emily Zheng, explained in an interview:
“We absolutely adore our differently abled dogs, and with Hondo being blind, we were so excited to meet him, earn his trust and make him feel as comfortable as possible during his time with us. Not only is he absolutely adorable, but he is the sweetest.”
Knowing that Hondo’s unusual appearance might make it harder to find him a forever home, the shelter got creative.
They posted a hilarious and heartfelt description on Facebook that captured his lovable spirit perfectly, and it quickly caught fire online.
In their post, they described him as:
“Honestly, we’re not sure what kind of dog he is – possibly a cross between a piglet, a loaf of bread, and your uncle’s old recliner. But listen. Hondo is pure love in a slightly crumpled wrapper. He navigates life by smell, snuggles like it’s his full-time job, and snorts like a tiny pig when he’s excited (which is often). He may not win Best in Show, but he will win your weird little heart. But in all seriousness, Hondo is the perfect boy. He loves kids, other dogs, and is potty and crate trained. He’s a diamond in the “ruff”, and ready to change your life.”
They painted a vivid picture of a dog who navigates the world mostly by scent, snuggles like it’s his full-time job, and even snorts like a tiny pig when he’s excited. The post was honest, funny, and impossible not to love.
Their clever strategy worked. As Emily said:
“Hondo was with us for two days when we posted him on social media. As soon as he was shared, the world fell in love with him the way we did.”
The post brought a flood of adoption inquiries, and within a short time, five families came to meet him.
Hondo’s personality shone through during those visits, and he quickly bonded with the family who would become his forever home. Now, he’s thriving in a place where his quirks aren’t just accepted, they’re celebrated.
His new mom even created an Instagram account for him, where she shares updates about his adventures and daily life. In one recent post, written from Hondo’s point of view, he says:
“I’ve spent so much time sleeping today! I even slept through some of the noises that made me bark just the other day. Today I discovered how much I love rolling in the grass in our front yard, how delicious Greek yogurt is, and how much I dislike delivery workers. I’m going to go on a few small adventures this weekend to get used to being out and about, and I can’t wait to show you guys how much fun I have.”
Hondo’s story reminds us that every dog deserves a chance, no matter what they look like or what challenges they face.
Thanks to the Greenville Humane Society’s honesty, humor, and love, Hondo found a home where he’s safe, happy, and adored for exactly who he is.
Sometimes, all it takes is one person to see past the surface and recognize the love waiting underneath. For Hondo, that person was his adopter and thanks to a clever social media post, the whole world got to fall in love with him, too.
