Smiley The Blind Therapy Golden Retriever Passes

Smiley was more than just a dog. The adorable and happy golden retriever has a remarkable story. Born without eyes, many believed that his life will be full of hardships and pain. But, that was not the case. Smiley had a permanent grin on his face. A smile that can turn anyones bad day upside down and out the door. Because when you saw him, you couldn't help but smiled back too.

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The Golden Retriever become known for his signature look but won fans across the world, and more than 180,000 followed an Instagram account dedicated to his activities.

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Smiley, from Ontario in Canada, regularly comforted young children who experience a death close to them, and would often sit with youngsters with disabilities.
In 2015 his owner told the Huffington Post : "He does something to people. People say they feel like a different person after meeting Smiley."

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His owner sadly broke the news that Smiley was diagnosed with cancer. And after a difficult battle his loving owner decided that his best friend should not suffer any longer. Stating in his post "Today is the day I give Smiley back. It's time. He's had enough. I do this for him, he doesn't deserve any suffering."

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Here are some people's loving reaction to the sad news

Something to make you happy. Smiley was born in a puppy mill without eyes. He has spent the last 10 years as a therapy dog for kids. pic.twitter.com/z95NXYDsst
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) August 12, 2017

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This 15-year-old dog can't see, but he sticks close to the sound of his mom's voice. pic.twitter.com/XGdQXXCq4p
— The Dodo (@dodo) February 17, 2017

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I know an angel in disguise as a dog ✨ He spreads love in every language without saying a word. pic.twitter.com/AYsbJNHnBZ
— Smiley’s Angels✨ (@Mysmileydog) August 16, 2017

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It’s what’s in your heart that determines your beauty ... not the image in your reflection. #deepthoughts pic.twitter.com/j5o1MJ4fCH
— Smiley’s Angels✨ (@Mysmileydog) October 3, 2017

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