In August of 2016, our Poodle Margaux had both eyes removed, and we learned that her hearing was gone. We didn’t know what to do at first. She’s 12 and has had a great life. But my wife and I decided she deserved a chance to continue on so long as she had some quality of life, which we decided was possible. We realized this would take a lot of work. Margaux is a Standard Poodle born in 2004. She r
ecently became blind and deaf due to an autoimmune disease she’s battled for the last 3 years. Her nickname has become “The Awesome and Amazing Margaux” thanks to her inspiring nature and persistent attitude to learn something new every day. She loves to dance to Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” (even though she can’t hear it) and loves going on hikes with the Jordan family. You can follow her progress learning how she has learned to adapt to being blind and deaf. I am documenting her story here “Root for Poodle Margaux” so you can follow her progress. She is truly awesome and amazing, and that’s why we call her that! She takes everything life gives her, in the darkness and silence, and says “Is that all you got? I can handle this. I just need a little help.” And she does it with this HUGE smile on her face at all times. She is inspiring me and causing me to slow down a bit and dedicate myself to her needs. For those of you with kids, you will understand this. My wife Laura and I don’t have kids but our 4 poodles, Chloe, Margaux, Susie, and Rhonda!, are our children.
