Jordan was born in 2015 and is a chocolate-and-white parti male cocker spaniel. Jordan was an owner surrender and came to us from Tennessee. Jordan had developed advanced glaucoma, and when eye drops were unable to keep the eye pressure down, as a last resort he underwent enucleation of both eyes (surgical removal of the eyeballs). Unfortunately, after he lost his sight, one of the other dogs in the home began to bully him. This led to him being kept in a crate most of the time for his safety. Since joining the FCSR family, Jordan has been with a foster family that is highly experienced in working with blind dogs. Within the first couple of days, he learned how to go in and out of the doggie door. He found the stairs and made his way up to the sofa, his favorite napping spot. He knows where the water bowl is, as well as his bed and his feeding area—and he really loves to eat. Jordan doesn’t mind exploring and learning the house, even though he occasionally bumps into things. He loves snuggling on your lap or sitting by your chair, enjoys attention and back scratches, and happily wags his tail in appreciation. He sleeps in a large exercise pen at night with his bed so he is not cramped and to prevent him from disturbing the other dogs. He is not crated in his foster home. Jordan does need a fenced yard to keep him safe from wandering. He enjoys exploring and sniffing around outside. His former owner reported that he loves children; however, he should be supervised and observed. He has not been cat tested. He gets along with other dogs, although during the first couple of days in his foster home he tried to establish himself by attempting to hump the other dogs. Dogs rely on their sight significantly less than humans do, prioritizing smell and hearing as their primary ways of interpreting the world. A dog’s brain devotes roughly 40 times more space to analyzing smells than a human brain does. Recent studies suggest a dog’s brain is “hard-wired” to integrate scent and sight. This sensory synergy allows blind dogs to navigate familiar environments so well that owners sometimes don’t even realize their pet has lost its sight. It takes patience to teach Jordan the layout of a home and to work with him, but he will be a happy, loving, and loyal companion. Jordan is also looking for a sponsor to help support his ongoing care while he waits for his forever family. Sponsorships make a huge difference and allow us to continue helping dogs. If you would like to sponsor Jordan, or any of our foster dogs via a small monthly donation, please reach out to fcsrsponsor@yahoo.com. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application at https://www.floridacocker.org/adoptions. For more information, please call 813-245-1833. Potential adopters must have a verifiable veterinary history and should be willing to travel to the Tampa area for adoption if approved. ONLY APPROVED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. This post will be removed once dog is placed. Please share this post!