After having his eyes surgically removed, little Rudi could have closed himself off to the world - but instead he has chosen to live life to its fullest.
Rudi, a crossbreed, has already been through so much in his life despite being less than a year old.
The poor pooch was subjected to the "worst of humanity" before being rescued by Blind Dog Rescue UK and brought over to South Yorkshire.
The rescue works to rehome blind and partially sighted dogs who have been victims of abuse, neglect, disease or trauma - and struggle to survive in shelters.
Despite everything he has been through, Rudi loves spending time with humans and "his favourite place is in somebody's arms or snuggling up on someone's knee for a nap."
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A spokesperson from Blind Dog Rescue UK said: "Rudi is going to need a very special family who have time and patience to give this gorgeous little boy the life he deserves.
"Rudi has had his eyes removed and is still adjusting to this.
"This boy had a difficult start in life and is now looking to live the best life with a family who will support him to learn and love him forever."
He has been described as a "young and boisterous" boy who doesn't have the time to learn to map just yet as there is far too much to do.
"He has the clumsiness of a puppy with the added challenge of not being able to see so needs close supervision at this time," the spokesperson added.
"Rudi is in fostee care with dogs of all sizes and gets along with them well. He does like to rough house with them but prefers to be out and about when his humans are around."
Little Rudi, who is crate trained and sleeps well at night, would love a home with a garden and can live with other dogs and children over aged 10.
He will need to be neutered once he reaches an appropriate age and this will be at adopter's expense.
A Blind Dog Rescue UK statement reads: “It is incredibly difficult for sighted dogs to survive any length of time in these shelters let alone blind or partially sighted dogs.
“We need to get to these dogs quickly and secure their immediate release and treatment.
“These dogs may have been deliberately blinded, involved in road traffic accidents or long term sufferers of painful conditions such as glaucoma.
“They need veterinary care and to be given the safety and comfort of a foster home in which to start healing.
“Here they are given love and affection and a warm bed - possibly the first they will have experienced in their lifetimes.
"At this point we are able to start assessing and promoting these wonderful dogs for forever homes."
To adopt Rudi, or find out more information about him, contact Blind Dog Rescue UK via their website www.bdruk.org.
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