In 2023, Chile's animal rescue organization, FundaciĆ³n Santas Patitas, rescued a stray dog named Don Luis who had been hit by a car. Despite recovering from the accident under the care of volunteers, Don Luis seemed to ignore everyone around him, leading the volunteers to believe he might be blind. However, after a thorough veterinary examination, the results left everyone astonished.
Don Luis, once a stray, was fortunate to survive the accident thanks to the dedication of the volunteers. His recovery was remarkably swift, but the volunteers noticed that he seemed to be in his own world, hardly acknowledging people even when they were very close. Whenever they spoke to him, he would scan the room without making eye contact, prompting concerns about severe blindness.
The veterinary examination revealed that Don Luis had excellent vision. The reason for his behavior was surprisingly simple: whenever he felt down, he would ignore others, believing that there wasn't much worth paying attention to around him. The amusing diagnosis left everyone speechless and amused the online community. Comments included, "Dog: Honestly, I don't want to see them," "Selective blindness," "Where is this place? I want to take my boyfriend there," "Spent so much money on the examination, and this is the result," and "My dog does the same thing."
FundaciĆ³n Santas Patitas shared a video on TikTok (@fundacionsantaspatitas) showcasing Don Luis's story, which quickly gained attention for its unexpected twist. The organization, formerly known as Santanfar, has been active since 2019 in Rancagua, Chile, focusing on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals.
@fundacionsantaspatitas Si pudiera hablar, nos dirĆa que no nos debe nada, porque nunca nos pidiĆ³ rescatarlo de la calle. ** no es sordo, no tiene demencia senil, tiene 4 aƱos, sĆ³lo que es de alma vieja y mal carĆ”cter #perros #adoptanocompres #donluisantonio
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