Blind husky feels snow under her paws - and she just can't contain her joy

A blind dog has caused a viral sensation after her owner Mandy Leung posted a video on Tik Tok of her unable to contain her joy as she played in the snow.

14:31, Mon, Feb 15, 2021 | UPDATED: 15:09, Mon, Feb 15, 2021

TikTok user's blind dog gets adorably excited by the snow

Mackenzie is a lively husky but unlike most dogs she is completely blind. She lost her eyesight in April 2020 when she was just a puppy. Initially she was blind in just one eye due to glaucoma but a month later she woke up unable to see out of her left eye. Mackenzie had to have an operation to remove her eyes. But the blindness hasn’t stopped this determined pup from living life to the fullest.

Owner Mandy Leung wrote on Instagram: “Learning to adapt at such a young age has made her into a very confident girl.”

She added: “She gets around new places just fine and can play fetch like a normal dog! I even forget she is blind sometimes because she stares right into my eyes when she looks at me.”

It’s clear from the photos and videos posted on social media that Mackenzie has taken blindness in her stride – she loves going on long walks and playing ball.

Blind dog Mackenzie can’t contain her excitement when it snows

Blind dog Mackenzie can’t contain her excitement when it snows (Image: mackenziethehusky/Instagram)

Blind dog Mackenzie loves playing in the snow

A video of blind dog Mackenzie playing in the snow has gone viral (Image: mackenziethehusky/Instagram)

Mandy Leung told The Dodo: “She is the most friendly pup and has never met anyone she doesn’t like.”

She added: “Snow is one of her favourite things and she never wants to come inside if there is snow outside.”

In the heart-warming video Mackenzie can be seen running around the garden in circles excited by the snow.

Blindness hasn't stopped dog Mackenzie living life to the fullest

Blindness hasn't stopped dog Mackenzie living life to the fullest (Image: mackenziethehusky/Instagram)

nzie had to have an operation to remove her eyes when she was a puppy

Mackenzie had to have an operation to remove her eyes when she was a puppy (Image: mackenziethehusky/Instagram)

The video currently has 1.6 million views on Tik TOK and Mackenziethehusky currently has 6,696 followers on Instagram.

Mandy wrote on Instagram “When she looks at me like she’s telling me to make it snow everyday.”

Husky dogs are well adapted to the snow and cold conditions.

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Blind husky feels snow - and she just can't contain her joy

Blind husky feels snow - and she just can't contain her joy (Image: mackenziethehusky/Instagram)

Blind dog Mackenzie with owner Mandy Leung

Blind dog Mackenzie has caused a viral sensation after owner posted a video on Tik Tok (Image: mackenziethehusky/Instagram)

Huskies have a thick fur coat and bushy fox-like tail to keep them warm. They also have furry paws to help them walk in the snow.

Whilst Mackenzie might not be able to see the snow it’s clear she loves playing in it. If only it could be snowing all year round.