Taken exactly 4 years ago A beauty amongst the wild flowers ๐ผ๐ธ๐บ #memory #wildflowers #wildnature #taotheblinddog
What a fab day of weather weโve had hot and sunny โ๏ธโ๏ธso what better #throwbackthursday than Tao in the pool ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ He wanted to sleep in his pool but couldnโt as his head would go under water โฆ never a good thing so mum did this โฆโฆ scroll across to find out Spoilt ????? Oh yes and why not!!! #spoilt #pool #taotheblinddog #sleepydog #sleepyhead
Just look at the glow โจโจโจ This picture was taken as we entered lockdown it was beautiful weather and we spent our days in the garden. Hope the sun is shining wherever you are today โ๏ธโ๏ธ #memories #memoriesforlife #taotheblinddog #glow
Throwback Thursday I thought some of you may need reminding what sunshine looks like. This song choice is very appropriate Tao โmy shining starโ and his kennel club name was Shoonahs Tao Star - the breeder let me choose his KC name ๐๐๐ #throwbackthursday #throwback #throwback๐ #memories
So lucky to have been able to take the time to spend with my boy just doing what made him happy Tao and l sat by the stream he just had his toes dipped in to cool down, no rush,just me and my boy enjoying the little things ๐๐ #itsthelittlethings #preciousmoments #takethetime #taotheblinddog
The perfect #wontlookwednesday picture Taken on this day in 2021 #taotheblinddog #wlw #morningsun #mydogs
The bluebells are popping up all around and mum stumbled across this picture of Tao sitting in front of some ๐๐๐ Happy New Week everyone ~ weโve had nearly all 4 seasons today sun ~ wind ~ rain ~ hail l will pop some videos on my stories ๐ #taotheblinddog #blinddogsofinstagram #memorymonday #happymemories
Oko read the memo โฆโฆ. Scroll across to find out who else read the memo - taken on the same day 2 years ago ๐ฅฐ #wontlookwednesday #perfection #pose #boyswillbeboys
Well we had to celebrate the last of the Easter Holiday with a #memorymonday April 2022 the day the boys had a visit from the Easter Bunny - looking for his carrots ๐๐คฃ We hope youโve all had a fab Easter โฆ.. next stop summer โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ #throwback #memories #taotheblinddog #easter
Happy Monday everyone ๐๐ One of Taoโs famous head tilts which he only started doing once he was blind โฆ maybe it was his way of telling me he was listening to me ๐ฅฐ (well he was the only one to ever do that ๐๐) Easter week โฆ How are you spending yours? We will have extra long adventures in the fields and stay clear all of crowds -Easter is far too peopley for us ๐๐ #headtilt #headtilts #taotheblinddog #mondaymood
Itโs officially the first day of spring today and l was looking for a spring themed picture Nailed it - l love this picture taken in 2019 when Tao was better known as Mr Winky as he only had one eye and he looked like he was winking ๐ I doubt many of you were following our story back then but this is where it all began ๐๐ #mrwinky #taotheblinddog #oneeyeddog #oneeyeddogsofinstagram
This picture just beams happiness ~ and everybody needs some of that on a Monday ๐๐๐พ Have a fab week all ๐๐ #happiness #happyfaces #happy #taotheblinddog
Looking for that โperfectโ instagram picture???? Scroll across to see how the natural โthis is usโ are so much more perfect. Just look at Taoโs face in picture 5 - his happiness shines through - now thatโs perfect!! I never delete any pictures ~ l have a wow mind blowing 92,850 ๐๐ and everyone is precious Someone messaged me to say โmy memory bank is much richer than my bankโ spot on ๐ฏ๐ Have a wonderful day ๐พ๐พ๐พ #perfect #perfectlyimperfect #perfectsayings #memoriesforever
Miss this boy so much but l am so grateful for the 13 years l had him in my life and l treasure the memories we made every single day ๐๐ Iโm so proud of him and the legacy he left behind Google Tao the blind golden retriever - WOW !!! #makememories #lifeisshort #livelife #livelifetothefullest #taotheblinddog
Ein Lรคcheln am Morgen vertreibt Kummer und Sorgen. โ๏ธ๐ฅฐโ๏ธ #morgenlachen #morgenlรคcheln #morgenroutine #wochenende #dog #doglover #doglovers #doglife #doglove #taotheblinddog #blinddog #blinddogsofinstagram #blinderhund #blinderhundnaund
Following on from our beach themed week Exactly 4 years ago to the day - Tao on the beach Just him and me in the months between him going blind and Oko joining the family as Taoโs sight buddy He had only been blind 7 weeks and he was off lead running about enjoying the beach and loving life Keeping his routine and life the same helped him and gave him the confidence to carry on ๐ #truestory #myhero #topdog #beachboy #lifegoeson #livelove #taotheblinddog
Well a Monday isnโt a Monday without a memory Tao found this stick and was so proud of himself he carried it all around the fields ๐๐ He never stopped doing the things he loved and l never stopped him doing them - life went on just the same ๐ Hope you all have a great week ๐ #dogsandsticks #sticklife #blinddogsofinstagram #blinddog
๐ผ๐ผHello March ๐ผ๐ผ In the fields over the road there is a lone wild daffodil just on its own in the middle of acres of grass Every year l try and get a picture of the boys sat next to it (picture 2 last year) knowing it was the exact spot where l took this picture with Tao This year the sheep have been grazing all winter in the fields - when they left last week we walked over and guess what (picture 3) even the sheep havenโt munched it and they eat everything in their path ๐ Itโs not open yet but itโs still there Lifeโs little pleasures ๐๐ We call it Taoโs daffodil๐ผ๐ผ #daffodils #spring #springtime #taotheblinddog #littlepleasures
โฅ๏ธ Happy Valentines Day โฅ๏ธ ๐น ๐นA rose from Tao to you ๐น ๐น I wanted a special picture to share today .. l had an idea in my head and the very talented Nicky @dexterspawprint produced what l was thinking only even better than l could ever of imagined - thank you Nicky youโve done it again ๐นโฅ๏ธ #valentines #bemine #happyvalentinesday #happyvalentine #taotheblinddog
Best day of the week โฆโฆ. Memory Monday ๐๐ I posted this picture on my stories yesterday and so many said how much they loved it l thought ld share Lots of heartbreak at the moment with many of our friends going through challenging times ๐ข so we are sending virtual hugs to those who need them ๐ค๐ค #memorymonday #preciousmoments #sunrise_sunset_photogroup #taotheblinddog
Mum & me on Memory Monday ๐๐ #mummaandmemondays #meandmum #memorymonday #taotheblinddog
Happy February 1st everyone ๐๐๐ Spring has definitely felt in the air today - a lovely sunny day but crisp and fresh โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ Itโs also throwback Thursday so a throwback of my handsome boy Tao ๐๐ He did the best #headtilts ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ #throwbackthursday #february #springiscoming #taotheblinddog
Memory Monday โฆโฆ Best Friends People always ask me what it was like bringing Oko into the family and how did Tao cope. After all Tao was blind and had been a singleton dog for 3 years - how was he ever going to cope with a puppy racing about and jumping on him From day one he gelled with Oko taking him into his care. Teaching him good manners, pack order, and how to play as well as so much more Whilst l trained Oko how to be a sight buddy for Tao - he had a lot to learn and boy did he smash it Honestly if l could have written the story of how these boys interacted l couldnโt have written it any better - they were a match made in heaven. #dogfriends #bestfriends #dogswithjobs #taotheblinddog
A simple question โฆโฆโฆ.. How many BOOPS can Tao get ๐คand where in the world are they coming from? ๐ฅฐ๐ Did you know if you keep tapping Taoโs nose the red heart gets bigger โฆ.. try it โค๏ธ #boop #boopmynose #boopboop #boopthesnoot
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Today is Blue Monday ๐๐ So mum thought she would share a picture to melt away the blues and brighten your day Tao & Oko Have a lovely day the sun is shining here - but chilly โ๏ธ โ๏ธ #bluemonday #sunriselover #memories #specialmoments #taotheblinddog
Memory Monday โฆ with an added blooper for fun ๐ Taken exactly 2 years ago - obviously Tao didnโt want to be sat having his picture taken โฆโฆ.again ๐๐ Have a fab week everyone ๐๐ #memorymonday #memories #memoriesforlife #taotheblinddog
Throwback Thursday ๐๐ So much rain and wind and another storm all this week - lts felt like night time all day so dull and miserable So what do we need to brighten our days ????? Obviously a happy smiling picture of Tao in the spring sunshine - taken in March 2021 @bishopspalacewells #stopraining #badweather #throwbackthursday #taotheblinddog
Tao Tuesday ๐๐ This was taken January 7th 2021โฆ seems like so long ago ๐ข #taotheblinddog #memories #treasuredmoments
Throwback Thursday โฆ. well it had to be done Not one but 3 Santaโs ๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป #santapawsiscomingtotown #christmas2023 #throwbackthursday #memories #onewish #taotheblinddog
Memory Monday It had to be Santa Claus - aka Tao๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป #santapaws #dogsinheaven #taotheblinddog
One of my favourite pictures ๐๐ This was taken 2 years ago #christmaspast #memoriesforlife #mydogs #happytimes
Well Christmas is well and truly around the corner Mum put the tree up at the weekend Scroll across to see mums 2 favourite bubbles - they take pride of place on the tree #christmasiscoming #preciousthings #taotheblinddog #christmastraditions
Frosty mornings, a beautiful sunrise and my boy Does it get any better? Happy Monday to you all letโs hope itโs a good week Weโve not started off good as my little man Tre is poorly with a tummy upset which is making him sick and have runny ๐ฉ He is currently sleeping which is the best thing for him Letโs ๐ he gets over it quickly #memories #frostymorning #taotheblinddog #picoftheday
Mum asked @dexterspawprint to do her an edit featuring all 3 of her boys Oh my goodness - isnโt this just perfect ๐๐ Tao would have approved as there was no dressing up involved ๐คญ๐ #christmasedit #christmasiscoming #mydogs #ohwow
So we have decided that if the sun doesnโt want to play - maybe we could have some chilly frozen rain instead โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ Tao ๐ฅฐ always happy playing in the snow - eating it,rolling in it , he would spend all day out in the snow given half a chance ๐ฅฐ #memories #snowdog #happy #throwbacks
This picture was taken exactly 2 years ago today Now this is how we want autumn to be ๐ฅถโ๏ธโ๏ธ Frosty mornings and sunny clear skies Please stop raining ๐ #memoriesforlife #memorymonday #taotheblinddog #stopraining
Wow ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ Only a short time ago l was celebrating reaching 65,000 followers โฆโฆ.. what just happened ??? Over 70,000 followers ๐๐๐๐ Thank you to each and every one of you it blows my mind to think that so many people love to see the antics and memories of my boys Thank you thank you thank you ๐๐๐ #thankful #ohwowyes #taotheblinddog #mygoldenlife
I couldnโt wait to share these amazing edits from @dexterspawprint ๐๐๐ ๐ป๐ ๐ป Santa Baby โค๏ธ๐ have you noticed baby Tao on his jumper ๐ฅน๐ฅน Thank you so so much Nicky these are amazing - whatโs more every edit that Nicky does she generously donates half of the money to @oscar_trick_golden for ongoing care with his mouth cancer ๐ฅฐ How amazing is that and what a special way to celebrate Christmas - these edits are such good picture quality that they can be printed and framed - l have Tao in his wet weather outfit on my wall โค๏ธ Thank you again Nicky โบ๏ธ #edits #christmasmood #helpingothers #taotheblinddog
Throwback Thursday โบ๏ธ Love the beautiful morning skies that this time of year brings - my 3 boys They all look so serious ๐๐ l have no idea why #tbthursday #memoriesforlife #sunrise_sunset_photogroup
๐ธ ๐โ๐๐๐๐ ๐โโ๐๐๐น๐ธโ๐ ๐โ๐โ๐๐ป๐ธ๐ ๐ท๏ธ๐๐ป๐ธ๏ธ Tao wasnโt ever one to be dressed up - a bow tie or bandanna was his max and that was fine โบ๏ธ Thinking about our friends affected by storm Babet - keep safe #taotheblinddog #spooky #halloween #blinddogsofinstagram
Memory Monday ๐งฃ๐งฃ Itโs certainly turned chilly quickly - One minute daytime temperatures were 25ยฐ the next 8ยฐ ๐ฅถ๐ฅถ Tao showing us all how to keep cosy and warm ๐๐๐๐ #keepwarm #cosy #memorymonday
Throwback Thursday The best day of the week because l get to look back on our memories we made together ๐๐๐ Tao October 2020 - amongst the crisp autumn leaves in the park ๐๐๐ Thinking of @oscar_trick_golden who is completing his final round of chemo today - we luv ya Oscar โญ๏ธ๐ Donโt forget to check your dogs mouths - l check the boys daily,it takes a minute and itโs part of our routine now Spotting something early could make all the difference ๐ #makememories #taotheblinddog #throwbackthursday
Throwback Thursday โบ๏ธโญ๏ธ A little different this week - Taoโs picture has had a make over This beautiful edit was created by @prettypawsmania I love the blue hue surrounding Tao itโs like his natural glow is shining through him How dapper did he look in his bow tie โบ๏ธ Scroll across to see the original picture Thank you @prettypawsmania for this edit ๐๐ #editedpic #instaart #instaedit #taotheblinddog
I was going to post this yesterday but itโs such a great #tongueouttuesday pic l thought ld post it today I love this picture as obviously it has Tao in it but itโs so dramatic with the contrast of the dark clouds and Taoโs golden fur ๐๐ #tot #photography #darkclouds
Throwback Thursday Today l thought ld post a picture of each of the boys that showed their individual personality ๐ ฃ๐ ๐ - Always glowing,head tilted listening to the world and the making sure he didnโt miss anything ๐ ๐ ๐ - Born to be a (gold) fish. He loves water of any type clean # #muddy sea lake pond - if itโs wet itโs good ๐ ฃ๐ ก๐ - Always has to have a ball near by. For Tre ball really is life. Any ball but if they are noisy thatโs perfection and obviously the best balls are those you find All full of character ๐๐๐ #character #individual #thebestdogs #mydogs
Memory Monday We have had so many new followers just lately so hello and thanks for following us โบ๏ธโบ๏ธ Love this picture ๐ it was taken when it was just me and Tao before Oko & Tre joined our family An early morning sunrise in our favourite place taken in 2020 #taotheblinddog #memorymonday #memories๐ #pictureperfect
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Came across this picture today Fate - Happy Tongue Out Tuesday Tao showing his brothers if a job is worth doing itโs worth doing it properly ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๐ #tongueouttuesday #tonguesout #taotheblinddog #funnypictures
๐๐My Golden Boy๐๐ #golden #mygoldenlife #goldenboy
Memory Monday I was planning on posting a nice autumnal picture but as the weather is currently 28ยฐ ๐ฅต๐ฅต l thought a more appropriate memory was called for Plus the boys and l have been eating ice cream today ๐ฆ๐ฆ Tao loved an ice cream - it was always Mr Whippy for my boy he loved crunching the cone at the end ๐๐ Scroll across to see Tao with an ice cream moustache๐คฃ๐คฃ #memories #memorymonday #icecream #hotseptember
Throwback Thursday The one question l get asked the most is โฆ.. Was Tao the same once he was blind Oh yes!! He still did all the things he loved doing as a sighted dog Finding the best sticks Playing with a ball Walking off lead Going on adventures Playing in water Playing with other dogs Going on long walks to new places Going up and down stairs Trips in the car Days at the beach He lived the best life and l wouldnโt have changed a thing - blindness wasnโt an illness - he was the same Tao just a little bit different ๐๐ #wouldntchangeathing #same #blind #lifegoeson
๐๐๐Tao is my hero๐๐๐ My latest amazing piece of artwork by the equally amazing Nicky @dexterspawprint Iโve always wanted a picture showing the 3 stages of Taoโs life Sighted Mr Winky Blind I asked Nicky if it was something she could do โฆ.. She didnโt disappoint. This is now proudly hanging on the wall - it makes me smile every single day ๐ Thank you Nicky ๐๐๐ #edit #artwork #taotheblinddog
Today is โฆ ๐๐Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day ๐๐ A day set aside to remember the pet companions we've loved and lost and not forgotten. ๐โฅ๏ธ Big hugs to those that need it today ๐โฅ๏ธ Pic 1&2 Tao Pic 3 Otis Pic 4 Zac No pictures for Bomber Benji & Mac ๐ฅนbut all in my heart โฅ๏ธ #gonebutneverforgotten #rainbowbridge #neverforgotten #pets
Throwback Thursday 2 years ago when Tre came to live at his forever home along with Tao and Oko This picture was taken a couple of hours after the boys had met Tre amazing to think how quickly the 3 of them became so close. Oko was great at occupying Tre as he was and still is a live wire ๐ซข Tao taught him to have manners and play nicely ๐ฅฐ If youโve ever wondered why l called him Tre itโs because it means 3 ๐๐๐ #throwbackthursday #oldpic #memories #dogfamily
Memory Monday ๐๐Tao ๐๐ Yesterday l was introduced to a lady as Taoโs mum - it made me smile inside because thatโs what l will always be known as. ๐ฅฐ So many people donโt recognise me unless l am with the boys in a coat soaked to the skin ๐ To be fair l know so many people but only by their dogs name too ๐ซข Itโs not just me is it ?? โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ #dogmum #lucky #dogmomlife #blind
This has totally blown me away ๐ My boy all ready for the rain ๐ฆ๐ฆ l canโt believe itโs an edit - it could be him actually wearing his rain coat ๐ฅฐ The lovely and extremely talented Nicky @dexterspawprint kindly did this edit for me. She said we had raised so much money for charity she wanted to do something nice for us ๐ฅน๐ฅน๐ฅน Honestly l have never met such an amazing group of kind hearted people as those l call my insta friends Thank you again Nicky #edit #thankyou #kindness #amazing
Who doesnโt need a Tao smile on a Monday ๐๐ #memorymonday #precious #mydog #blinddog
Throwback Thursday to September 2021 I just love this picture - Puppy Tre (9 weeks) with his big brother Tao I donโt think Tre has altered much do you? Tao was awake ๐ #puppylove #puppygram #memories #goldenretrievers
Memory Monday I came across this picture yesterday - taken August 14th 2020 - a beautiful morning walk Oko was just a pup and not out on walks so it was just Tao & me - l always made sure Tao and l had quality 1-2-1 time as Oko needed so much of my time and attention โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ #memories #memorymonday #precious #myhero #blind
Throwback Thursday August 2021 Tao doing his dog on a log - still able to climb up and onto tree stumps ๐ Thinking of @bigboyozzie mum Jan today ๐ค๐ค Big hugs to those that need one today โฅ๏ธ #dogonalog #dogoftheday #taotheblinddog #tbthursday
Itโs been a gloomy day - foggy wet and oh so mild ๐ฅต So a happy #tbt to 3 years ago when we had a summer with sunshine and no rain- all proper like summer should be ๐คฃ๐คฃand a happy smiling Tao #happymoment #goodtimes #throwbackthursday #taotheblinddog
Looking through pictures this afternoon - l have 82,000 picture memories and 10,000 videos All have a story behind them - Like this one Tao every night after his dinner would come sit in front of me just waiting for me to say โok upโ he knew then he could get up on the sofa for a snuggle with mum When he lost his sight l thought that he would stop doing this but no way โฅ๏ธ he learnt to step up onto the sofa - blindness wasnโt going to stop him I was so happy - the little things are massive โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ #pictureoftheday #memories #capturethemoment #takemorephotos
Throwback Thursday This amazing picture was sent to me completely by surprise from the talented Chris from @thenandnowpawtraits Itโs Tao from puppy โก๏ธ sighted adult โก๏ธ blind dog I am completely blown away by it and was so emotional when l received it Chris said โl hope this makes you smileโ Wow did it The pictures Chris creates are just amazing and can bring the past and the present together on one picture - priceless โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ Thank you so so much โฆ. youโll never know what this means to me ๐๐ #priceless #thenandnow #digitalart #thankyou
Throwback Thursday My special boy โฅ๏ธโฅ๏ธ๐๐ #misshim #myhero #legend #rainbowbridge
Memory Monday I bet we could all do with a giggle on a Monday So here you are โฆ.. I so wanted just a simple picture of the 3 boys all looking in my direction together - thatโs all ๐ฅด Well looking back l think l got the perfect pictures Full of character/full of life happy/silly and always perfect to me #pictureperfect #chaos #funny #preciousmetals
Memory Monday A Blooming ๐น๐๐ธ๐ท๐ชป gorgeous picture of Tao - taken exactly 3 years ago - this was before Oko and Tre joined our family and it was just me and Tao. Gosh he was so easy to photograph and would do anything for a treat ๐๐ #memory #gorgeous #pictureperfect #golden #blind #blinddog #blinddogsofinstagram #noeyes #taotheblinddog #legend #instafamous #viraldog #oneinamillion #myhero #livelifetothefullest #retreiversgram #glaucoma #special #mybestie
@tao_mr_winky โAnother day another storm With 60mph winds and heavy rain, today wasnโt the day for an adventure - so the boys are chilling on their @woofwayz cloud beds Ours are size Mega and we have Frost and Grey colours These are great for protecting the sofa,bed or carpet. The boys love being able to snuggle on themโ #woofwayz #cloudbed #stormyday #stormfrancis #keepsafe #keepsafeeveryone #snuggledog #cosydog #sleepydogsofinstagram #sleepydog #sundaybumday #sundayvibes #relaxation #taotheblinddog #superwindy #scaryweather #goldenretriever #golden #retrieverslovers #retrieversgallery #retrievers #retrieversgram #dogslife #itsadogslife #dogsofinstagram #itsadogsworld #dogsuk #comfydog #goldenretrieversofinstagram
Throwback Thursday What a team ๐๐๐ The bond these two had was just heartwarming From the first day Oko came into our family he just knew Tao was different,it was an amazing journey to watch as their story unfolded. #specialbond #team #taotheblinddog #guide #guidedog #guidedogsfortheblind #noeyes #teamwork #supportdogsuk #supportdog #dogswithjobs #partnership #partners #doglife #ourstory #whatajourney #legend #hero #bravedog #blinddog #noholdingback #team #teamwork #happytimes #happydogs #dogworld #dogstagram #dogsofbristol #doglover #specialdog #gloriousgoldens #cleverdog
Throwback Thursday It dawned on me that l hadnโt done a puppy post for ages. So what better day to do one. Tao and his sight buddy Oko Gosh looking through all my puppy pics did make me a tad puppy broody but then l remembered just how hard puppies are and that Tre is nearly 2 but still ๐ฏpuppy ๐คฃ๐คฃ #puppy #puppylove #puppies #puppyspam #goldenpuppy #pupstagram #puppyoftheday #taotheblinddog #blinddogsofinstagram #throwbackthursday
Why not ??? A trio of ToTโs ๐ ๐ ๐ On a wet windy rainy day - this is guaranteed to make you smile โบ๏ธ๐ #tongueouttuesday #tongueout #tongueouttuesday๐ #tongueouteveryday #tot #instadaily #instadog #instapic #happyboys #dogssmiling #taotheblinddog #spring #funnydogs #blinddogsofinstagram #mydogs #doggosbeingdoggos #doggos #doggies #doggie #goldenretrieversofinstagram #goldies_world #retrieverpuppy #retrieversofinstagram #retrievers #retrieverlove #dogmom #dogmodel #doglife #dogsbeingdogs #petsofinstagram
Memory Monday My special boy in our beautiful park 2020 - love the colours that are bursting to life at this time of year Such a handsome lad โฅ๏ธ๐พ #memorymonday #memories #memory #parklife #spring #blossom #springtime #taotheblinddog #guidedogsfortheblind #blinddog #blinddogsrock #blinddogs #noeyes #noeyesnoproblem #dogswithdisabilities #specialdog #herodog #legend #instafamous #instagolden #instaretriever #headtilt #dogoftheday #dogslife #doglover #doggo #dogsarefamily #dogsarethebest #dogforever #mysoulmate