Despite being cast aside by her owners after developing a painful condition, little Sophia just wants to cuddle up with somebody who isn't going to hurt her.
The 10-year-old dog has spent months living with a foster family in Nottinghamshire after being rescued from the streets of Romania by Blind Dog Rescue UK.
The crossbreed has been described as a "real cuddle monster" who loves spending time with humans, despite having been subjected to the "worst of humanity".
A spokeswoman at Blind Dog Rescue UK said: "She would be happy beside you, on you and snuggled up on the bed too.
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"It is believed she was a dog with a home before but probably thrown out once she developed the massive hernia that has been sorted now."
The old girl, who will happily overeat if allowed, could do with "dropping a few pounds" in her new home.
"She’s house trained and very comfortable in the house with house noises and activities," the spokeswoman added.
"Despite being an older girl she enjoys play and has a good turn of speed in the garden, she’s fine on the lead.
"She’s good with dogs, fine with confident cats that will stand their ground."
When describing her perfect home, she added: "Sophia would love a home with a garden and can live with another or confident cat for company."
Blind Dog Rescue UK works to rehome blind and partially sighted dogs who have been subjected to the “worst of humanity yet still have an astonishing capacity to adapt, love and become perfect ambassadors for blind dogs everywhere”.
Many of the dogs in their care have been victims of abuse, neglect, disease or trauma - and struggle to survive in shelters.
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 Sophia, or any other animals in Blind Dog Rescue UK's care, contact their team via their website www.bdruk.org.
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