Here are some wonderful photos that Cassie B. in Montana, who adopted blind Bindi (then Nevada) from us back in 2007, just sent me. Bindi already has a big, handsome boyfriend, a Great Dane named Dirk, at Cassie's home, but now she has a girlfriend, too -- Stella the Lab puppy. One of the many things that is so endearing about dogs is how they accept one another (as well as their human companions) "as is" -- and they never let something like being born without eyes affect how they look at or feel about their friend. "I don't care whether you're blind, deaf or missing a limb, you're still good enough for me" seems to be their common view of each other.
In this case, here's perfectly "able-bodied" Stella with her friend Bindi, who's great for napping with:
Or playing with:
Or just goofing around with:
Bindi has found heaven on earth.....
Posted by: Lynn | June 29, 2011 at 04:45 PM
Always love to see the updates! Bindi, you've got a wonderful family there!
Posted by: Ann | June 29, 2011 at 01:54 AM
I am impressed the way Bindi is able to navigate stairs even though she can't see. Another example of how a dog with a disability can often lead as normal of a life as a dog without disabilities can. The same goes for humans. Thanks again for sharing all of your successes. You all are incredible.
Posted by: Ev | June 28, 2011 at 06:26 PM
Dirk makes Bindy look teeny tiny!! Then when you see her beside Stella you realize she isnt teeny, Dirk is HUGE!! How adorable they all are.
Posted by: Anne in FL | June 28, 2011 at 02:06 PM
Just FYI: Dara (6th post down when I counted) is the WONDERFUL lady responsible for Bindi making her way to Rolling Dog and into our hearts! She contacted Steve about her, and paid for her flight to Montana. Without Dara, Bindi wouldn't be living the pampered life with us that she has now. Thank you, Dara, for being such a champion for our 4-legged friends! Bindi sends you an enthusiastic "WOOF!" :-)
Posted by: Cassie Betz | June 27, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Delighted to see Bindi thriving. I had been particularly smitten with her (do I say that about a lot of your pups? :) because she so resembles my Annie. Couldn't agree more. WONDERFUL!
Posted by: Margaret | June 27, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Oh the good you do! Steve and Alayne. Bindi is adorable, Stella looks like she is looking to get into something. It is so nice to see updates and see how RDR graduates are doing. Thank you Cassie for sending in these really cute pics (your staircase is beautiful!)
Posted by: Anne in FL | June 27, 2011 at 01:11 PM
Just laughing at the HUGE handsome boyfriend...
Posted by: Mauro Salles | June 27, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Happy happy pictures! If people were just more like dogs, what a wonderful world......
Posted by: Linda Murphy | June 27, 2011 at 12:10 PM
I love how you word things, Steve ... how dogs accept things in one another, and us, "as is." Beautifully true!
Posted by: Lisa K. - San Diego | June 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM
What a wonderful big sister she is!!
Posted by: Kenna | June 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM
So happy to see my girl, Nevada /bindi is happy and thriving. Wonderful way to start of my day.
Posted by: Dara | June 27, 2011 at 10:47 AM
What great pictures! It's the best way to start the week. These dogs look so happy and contented that they make you smile. I just love your blog.
Posted by: Betsy | June 27, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Another great "happy ending" for a RDF furkid!:-)
Three cheers for Bindi, Dirk & Stella (and Cassie, of course)!
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | June 27, 2011 at 04:24 AM
What a great story...those are great photos! I know what you mean, Steve. Dogs are just incredible. I hope to be like one when I grow up. Their view of the world and each other is incredible.
Cheers to Bindi, Stella, and Dirk!
Posted by: Linda | June 26, 2011 at 11:24 PM
I visit the Montana Ranch in 2007 for my 50th birthday and have a picture with Bindi (Nevada) as a puppy! How wonderful to see pictures of this happy, happy dog! Thanks RDF and Cassie B.
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | June 26, 2011 at 09:16 PM