A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

Say hello to Tucker, a rescue pup with a smile that makes him look more like a bat than a pooch! This 3-year-old albino Chihuahua-miniature Pinscher suffers from a disease known as MPS VI (mucopolysaccharidoses). The illness causes deformities and a host of medical problems. This means the doggie is not able to walk with his front legs, and has to wear protective goggles due to blurry eyesight. Yet, this pooch is an Instagram star and a real heart-stealer!

The bat-dog lives with his mom in Los Angeles where he enjoys every opportunity to play with other dogs. Tucker also likes spending time with people and animals with the same health condition that he has, always boosting the energy of those around him and showing how to live life to the fullest despite the physical limitations.

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Meet Tucker, a rescue pup with a smile of a bat!

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

This doggie suffers from a disease known as MPS VI (mucopolysaccharidoses)

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

Which makes it difficult for him to move and leaves him with blurry eyesight

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

Yet, this pooch is an Instagram star and a real heart-stealer!

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

The bat-dog adores his Los Angeles-based human mom

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

And despite his physical limitations, the pup is super joyful and keeps on smiling!

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

He takes every opportunity to play with other dogs…

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

…Or spend time with people and animals with the same health condition that he has

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram

One thing is sure:  Tucker is a real role model on how not to give up!

A Bat-Dog With Special Needs Is Taking Over The Instagram