Although this special needs dog had a little trouble making friends at the park, she didn’t let it stop her from having the best time. Jeremy and Abigail Barrows posted the most adorable footage of their pup, Maddie, enjoying some fresh air and exercise. Many of the other pooches at the park seemed to be ignoring her, but she didn’t get discouraged. She had the happiest expression on her face as she scampered around the snow-covered ground!
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Commenters immediately fell in love with Maddie after watching this video. Many people were very upset to see the other dogs snubbing this pooch with special needs!
“If I were a dog I’d be friends with your dog just sayin,” wrote one user.
Another added, “I need to see her playing with other dogs or I’m not gonna sleep tonight.”
In response to this comment, Jeremy and Abigail posted a follow-up video. Apparently, Maddie did eventually make a new friend. All she had to do was be her wonderful self!
In this absolutely adorable clip, the special needs pup befriended a dog wearing a sweater. Once they started playing together, some of the other pooches joined in. Soon, Maddie had a whole crew of four-legged playmates!
“Sometimes all it takes is one buddy!” her owners wrote in their caption.
Previously, Jeremy and Abigail explained the situation surrounding their dog’s special needs. Apparently, Maddie was born with a brain stem injury. This affects her coordination, as you may have noticed in the above videos. It also impacts her vision and attention span.
Despite all this, Maddie’s owners have made it clear that their pup has a very happy and fulfilling life. She may sometimes have trouble making friends with other dogs, but her beautiful personality shines through in the end!
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