Rescue’s heartbreak as this old blind dog was at risk of never being loved again (VIDEO)

Mr Morris was at risk of spending his golden years in kennels and never seeing love again as no one wanted to give a forever home to this blind elderly dog.

But thanks to the Hilbrae Rescue Kennels' dedicated staff, he became the star on social media and the sun for his new mum who knew he was for her once she saw him online.

The ‘golden oldie’

Mr Morris, a handsome moustached mix-breed, was originally brought over from Romania. Sadly, at the senior age of ten years, he ended up in a shelter.

Cheryl Gibson, the owner of Shropshire Canine Enrichment, said the pup had limited vision which meant he required more tender loving care than an average dog.

The charity believed Mr Morris could see ‘a little bit’, but not much, and was desperate to rehome him with the right humans.

Emily Cartwright, kennel assistant at Hilbrae Rescue Kennels said that the 'lovely' pooch would love nothing more than living out his retirement in a house full of fusses.

But to the staff’s heartbreak, the he became their oldest resident. He was being overlooked and at risk of spending his golden years in the kennels.

But the dedicated team wasn’t going to give up on Mr Morris. They released an emotional plea on social media in a bid to find him a home, and their moving post went viral.

A loving home at last

When Ann Modi saw a video posted by Shropshire Canine Enrichment late one night, she knew instantly that Mr Morris was for her. She phoned Hilbrae Rescue Kennels the very next morning.

In no time, the senior pup was on the way to his new home, where he is now being ‘spoiled rotten’.

Modi admitted that the pooch has become a celebrity too.

She explained:

I popped into Newport indoor market to buy some bits for him, chatting to the man who owns the pet store and said I was having a dog from Hilbrae. He said: 'not Mr Morris?' I said yes and he gave me a hug and a bag of treats for Mr Morris! He said he couldn't wait to go home and tell his wife Mr Morris has a home.

Sources used:

- Express & Star: 'Blind dog finds his loving furever home after thousands see kennel's plea'

- Shropshire Star: 'Blind dog Mr Morris seeking a forever home filled with fuss'