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A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram
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A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

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Say hello to Tucker, a rescue pup with a smile that makes him look more like a bat than a pooch! This 3-year-old albino Chihuahua-miniature Pinscher suffers from a disease known as MPS VI (mucopolysaccharidoses). The illness causes deformities and a host of medical problems. This means the doggie is not able to walk with his front legs, and has to wear protective goggles due to blurry eyesight. Yet, this pooch is an Instagram star and a real heart-stealer!

The bat-dog lives with his mom in Los Angeles where he enjoys every opportunity to play with other dogs. Tucker also likes spending time with people and animals with the same health condition that he has, always boosting the energy of those around him and showing how to live life to the fullest despite the physical limitations.

More info: Instagram | Facebook (h/t: thedodo)

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    Meet Tucker, a rescue pup with a smile of a bat!

    This doggie suffers from a disease known as MPS VI (mucopolysaccharidoses)

    Which makes it difficult for him to move and leaves him with blurry eyesight

    Yet, this pooch is an Instagram star and a real heart-stealer!

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    The bat-dog adores his Los Angeles-based human mom

    And despite his physical limitations, the pup is super joyful and keeps on smiling!

    He takes every opportunity to play with other dogs…

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    …Or spend time with people and animals with the same health condition that he has

    One thing is sure:  Tucker is a real role model on how not to give up!

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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's hard to tell with dogs, since they take a lot of pain in stride, but I'm guessing that a vet has looked at him and tests showed that he evidently wasn't.

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    Master Markus
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's hard to tell with dogs, since they take a lot of pain in stride, but I'm guessing that a vet has looked at him and tests showed that he evidently wasn't.

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