Odd-Looking Dog Abandoned At Greenville Shelter Waits For Someone To Accept Him Just As He Is
Hondo isn’t your ordinary shelter pup. This lovable, blind dog arrived at the Greenville Humane Society with a face full of character – an off-kilter overbite, one eye that gazes upward, and a tail that wags with its own unique rhythm.
He may not fit the mold of a picture-perfect show dog, but his personality shines so brightly it more than makes up for any quirks in his appearance.
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.
The shelter shared a funny yet touching post about him on Facebook, perfectly highlighting his charm, and it didn’t take long for it to spread 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 described him as a pup who relies on his nose to guide him, cuddles as if it’s his greatest calling, and lets out little pig-like snorts whenever excitement takes over.
The post was sincere, humorous, and absolutely irresistible. 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 sparked a wave of adoption interest, and before long, five different families came to meet him.
During each visit, Hondo’s bright spirit stood out, but he quickly connected with the family destined to be his forever home.
Today, he’s flourishing in a place where every little quirk is not only welcomed but treasured.
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 journey is a beautiful reminder that every dog is worthy of love, no matter their appearance or the obstacles they face.
With the Greenville Humane Society’s mix of honesty, humour, and care, he found a home where he’s cherished, secure, and celebrated just as he is.
Sometimes, it only takes one person to look beyond the surface and recognise the heart waiting to be discovered.
For Hondo, that person was his adopter – and thanks to a clever social media post, countless others got the chance to fall in love with him too.
