Snuggles joined the team at Smarmore Castle after an extraordinary journey of resilience. Abandoned at a veterinary clinic with severe eye injuries, she underwent life-saving surgery to remove both eyes and was lovingly rehabilitated by a veterinary nurse who saw potential beyond her pain.
In her early days of recovery, Snuggles was quiet and cautious, navigating the world with uncertainty, but always wagging her tail at the sound of a kind voice. With time, care, and trust, she found her confidence, and soon was bounding around with joyful energy and unshakable spirit.
Now fully blind but endlessly intuitive, Snuggles offers a gentle and grounding presence to our clients in recovery. Her story reminds us all that healing is possible, even after deep hurt, and that love, patience, and connection can transform the impossible into hope.
Snuggles is not just a therapy dog; she is living proof that even the most broken beginnings can lead to powerful new chapters.