Everybody loves Golden Retriever puppies. There’s something about them that’s just so pure, warm, and wholesome that they can easily brighten anyone’s day! Their very existence simply makes our world magical.
Unique Adorable Puppy
Of all Golden Retriever puppies though, we found one that is most unique. Meet Rae, a pure ray of sunshine with a missing ear who’s easily become an internet superstar. Everyone’s going crazy about her looks because she looks like an actual unicorn!
A New TikTok Superstar
Rae — coincidentally the word ear spelled backward — became an online superstar when Samantha Smith, her vet technician, shared a video of her on TikTok. Her unusual look got everyone’s attention and the post immediately went viral.
Because truly, who wouldn’t fall in love with Rae?! Her features are so adorable and special that one just can’t help but look at her! Sometimes it even seems like she has a baby Mohawk as her ear flops atop her head! It’s truly a delightful sight!
You may wonder though how Rae got her deformity. Her breeder does not exactly know how it happened. But they suspect that it may have been caused by Rae’s mother when she went a little too aggressive in cleaning off the amniotic sack or placenta when Rae was born. It sadly caused irreversible damage to Rae’s left ear as all that remained was the ear canal with the whole skin totally peeled off. Thankfully, Rae was rushed immediately to the hospital. She had to undergo major surgery, hours just after she was born. They weren’t even sure if Rae would make it beyond 48 hours.
Pure Sunshine
But lo and behold, Rae survived! After days of constant supervision and medical aid, she made it through and is now giving unlimited joy to all!
Her owner, Brianna Aarderma, took care of her while she was recovering. She is one of the caretakers at the vet and knew from the moment she saw Rae, that she wants to raise Rae and take care of her every step of the way. She knew how tricky Rae’s recovery would be and she’s committed to being there for her every step of the way.
Because of Rae’s special case, she needs lots of extra care. Golden Retrievers are prone to having ear infections so her owner ensures that Rae always gets her regular inspections and antibiotics as she grows. Looking back at everything that Rae has gone through, her existence alone is a miracle in itself!
Keep on being such a good girl, Rae! You are no. 1 in our hearts! Thank you for being such a ray of sunshine!
To see more of Rae and how much she’s grown, you may visit her HERE .