Meet Merry, the loving springer spaniel with a thirst for life and a smile on his face, despite having lost both his eyes.
The dog belongs to Jill Hamer, from East Lexham in mid Norfolk.
Over the past 10 years the pair have built an unbreakable bond that has helped them through the difficult times and means they can both lead happy lives, side by side.
Mrs Hamer said: “My dad told me 'you cannot have a blind dog'. I said 'I can'.
“A few years later he said 'I got that so wrong' to which I responded, 'I know. If you saw Merry you would not know he was blind at all because doesn’t act like it'."
Merry had to have one eye removed due to a detached retina in 2015. Vets kept watch over his condition, but as pressure built behind his second eye, the decision was made to remove it in 2017.
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Mrs Hamer said Merry was a huge source of joy.
She said: “I’ve been left so overwhelmed by him.
"People are blown away by Merry when they discover he is blind. I feel very lucky to have him because he is so lovely. He has been a blessing in my life and such a happy chap to come down to every morning.”
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Mrs Hamer, who has always had springer spaniels, took Merry down to Hampshire to have the operation and described being scared seeing him with no eyes for the first time.
Previous training classes when Merry was a puppy have helped the pair adjust to their new life. The pet can still do a few tricks, and has not lost his passion for play.
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