This sweet little Piglet didn’t have much luck at the beginning of his life.

Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy was rescued from a hoarding situation in Georgia along with his mother and 3 litter mates. There were 37 other dogs rescued in total.

He is a Dachshund Chihuahua mix, and the product of two dapple colored parents. Dapple to dapple breeding results in a 25% chance of each puppy being “double dapple.”

This double dapple color pattern is linked to congenital ear and eye defects that may result in partially or completely deaf/blind puppies.

Right now, piglet lives a happy life with his new owner Melissa Shapiro and is known as a positive role model for children.

According to Piglet’s site

Piglet’s Mission

— Encourage spay and neuter of dogs and cats.

— Educate about the severe consequences of double dapple/merle breeding.

— Inspire and motivate others to adopt special needs pets.

— Facilitate Piglet Mindset outreach to teachers and students.

— Fundraise for special needs dog rescues and other nonprofit organizations.

— Put a smile on faces all around the world.

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