Heartwarming: Man Documents His Daily Life With a Blind And Deaf Dog

While many people would hesitate to adopt a disabled dog because they are concerned that they might not be able to take care of the pet's needs adequately, Aiden Michael Mann, a veterinary assistant, knew he was definitely up to the task.

He adopted a deaf and partially blind miniature Australian shepherd named Plum and the two became a perfect match!

Although he was worried at first, when the two of them finally met, Aiden knew he had made the right choice.

Once Aiden brought Plum home, the real work began. He needed time to adjust to her needs, and she needed time to adapt to him and her new environment. Aiden taught her to sit when touched under the chin, and he also taught her to follow. To do so, he would gently guide her nose in the direction he wanted her to go in.

Aiden posts on his Instagram page videos and photos from their daily life together and it's heart-melting!

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Meet the beautiful Plum

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Concepts are the same but the methods a bit different

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One of the challenges facing Aiden was in devising a way to wake the dog up without startling her. It took a few tries, but Aiden came up with something that worked almost perfectly.

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This was fun!

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Sometimes you just gotta pass out on dads lap:

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Plum and I riding around

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For those that say “no dog should live this way”

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