Igor loves to be held and to cuddle like the sweet teddy bear he resembles. He is a favorite at outreach events like "The Faces of Home for Life" at the Mall of America during the holidays. Igor thoroughly enjoys himself and gets as many pats and hugs as he can from our supporters and volunteers. He has also visited some of the nursing homes we go to each month for the Pet Peace Corps.
Despite (or because of) his blindness, Igor's other senses are quite acute. We believe it is important to reinforce and develop the senses that disabled animals have so that they enjoy a quality life. Igor gets the best quality, tastiest, and aromatic food along with plenty of loving touches and hugs. Igor also enjoys soft classical music in his kennel.
The staff regularly reinforces Igor's training, imparted by voice signals, so that he keeps his mind sharp. He knows how to walk on a leash without pulling, and to sit and stay quiet when he goes on visits outside the sanctuary. Igor's disability has not stopped him from learning, growing, and enjoying life's simple pleasures.