Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy Piglet Mindset ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.pigletmindset.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?page_id=223) - [What's So Special About Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy?](https://www.pigletmindset.org/whats-so-special-about-piglet-the-deaf-blind-pink-puppy/) - Welcome to our new Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy blog. Since it's our first blog post, it seems fitting that we give an overview of why we are here in the first place. - [Emergency Pet Care Planning!](https://www.pigletmindset.org/emergency-pet-care-planning/) - Do your dogs have a mealtime routine? Are your cats a bit quirky about their little box location and type of litter? Is your bird scared of certain color clothing? ## Pages - [Home vF](https://www.pigletmindset.org/) - Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy was rescued from a hoarding situation in Georgia along with his mother and 3 litter mates. He is a Dachshund Chihuahua mix, and the product of two dapple colored parents. Piglet is deaf and blind. - [Events](https://www.pigletmindset.org/books/events/) - Piglet and Georgie’s Virtual Walking Club!Membership to monthly virtual walks with Piglet and his pack. Our next walk is on Sunday June 28, at 2 PM Eastern Time Join the club to participate in our once a month virtual Zoom walks.Membership is for all of 2026. Register here Sunday, July 19, 2026 7:30 PM EST - [Piglet Mindset®
Educational Program](https://www.pigletmindset.org/educational-outreach-program/) - Piglet Mindset In the summer of 2017, an innovative 3rd grade teacher from Massachusetts had been following Piglet, the deaf blind puppy on Facebook. She was planning to use Piglet’s videos to teach growth mindset to her students. With her insight into what an amazing growth mindset model Piglet is for children, she coined the - [School and Classroom Visits](https://www.pigletmindset.org/school-and-classroom-visits/) - Our program is entertaining and fun, but the primary goal of our Piglet Mindset School Visits is to emphasize and reinforce Piglet's message and lessons of positivity, resilience, compassion, and kindness. Classroom and school visits begin with a short Powerpoint presentation. We follow with a live tap signal demo by Piglet and his deafblind brother - [DONATE TO SUPPORT THE PIGLET MINDSET SCHOOL VISIT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, and PIGLET'S RESCUE FUND](https://www.pigletmindset.org/donate/) - Donate through Network For Good Piglet International Inc. General Fund Donate Now PayPal The e-mail to use for Piglet International Inc. PayPal donations is pigletint1@gmail.com or you can use this QR code. Venmo The Venmo account name for Piglet International Inc. is @pigletinternationalinc or you can use this QR code. Send checks to: Piglet International - [Piglet International Inc.](https://www.pigletmindset.org/about/piglet-international-inc/) - OUR MISSION The mission of Piglet International Inc. is to inspire children and adults to be positive, resilient, compassionate, and kind. We do this by: Bringing Piglet Mindset® Educational Program into schools, libraries, churches, camps, and more Advocating for animals, particularly those that are disabled, and donating to rescue organizations through Piglet's Rescue Fund - [Contact](https://www.pigletmindset.org/contact/) - Contact Piglet Contact us here, including booking speaking engagements and school visits. pinkpigletpuppy@gmail.com Corporate and Donor Communications:pigletint1@gmail.com Make a Donation Here Contact Piglet Name (required) Email (required) Message Join Piglet’s Mailing List!All fields are required. First Name: Last Name: Your Email Address: Leave this field empty if you're human: - [Piglet Mindset for Adults](https://www.pigletmindset.org/piglet-mindset-for-adults/) - Because Piglet Mindset Isn't Only For Kids! Piglet Mindset for Adults is a one-hour interactive presentation that features the story of Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy from his rescue to his rise, becoming a social media star and a growth mindset teaching model for children. Piglet faces his many challenges with a positive attitude. - [Piglet Mindset Educational Program School Visit Inquiry Application](https://www.pigletmindset.org/school-visit-inquiry-application/) - The Piglet Mindset School VisitPiglet Mindset School Visits are designed to bring Piglet’s message of positivity, compassion, and kindness to students in an engaging, interactive, impactful one hour long presentation. To optimize the school visit experience for your students, it is advisable (although not required) that teachers spend time prior to the scheduled school visit - [Piglet Mindset® Educational Program
Info, Lesson Plans, and Materials](https://www.pigletmindset.org/lesson-plans/) - We are currently updating all of our educational materials to improve access to the PowerPoints and videos. If you are having any difficulty accessing materials please contact us at pinkpigletpuppy@gmail.com. Piglet Mindset Program Info and Lesson Plans Piglet Mindset Educational Program Info for Educators PDF Piglet Mindset Sample Lesson Plans Google Slideshow Piglet Mindset for - [Merchandise](https://www.pigletmindset.org/merchandise/) - Piglet Merchandise from Shopify Now Available! Shop Now Piglet Merchandise from Bonfire Now Available! Shop Now - [Piglet's Pack](https://www.pigletmindset.org/piglets-pack/) - Photo: Joan Carruthers Photography Annie Annie is an exceptionally sweet, very shy, tan chihuahua poodle mix rescued from a shelter in CA. She was very sick with pneumonia when we adopted her but she recovered after weeks of antibiotics. Annie LOVES to snuggle with Dean and Susie on the couch, she loves to take walks - [Personalized Signed Bookplate Fundraiser](https://www.pigletmindset.org/books/bookplate-fundraiser/) - Order Your Bookplate Now Personalized signed bookplates are available for Piglet’s friends who have purchased our book PIGLET, The Unexpected Story of a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy and His Family or our new children’s book, PIGLET COMES HOME, for themselves or others. Signed bookplates are a nice way to customize your own book and those - [Meet Piglet](https://www.pigletmindset.org/about/) - Photo: Joan Carruthers Photography Frequently Asked Questions What breed is Piglet? Piglet is a Dachshund Chihuahua mix Why is Piglet deaf and blind? Piglet's parents are both "dapple colored" which results in a 25% chance of each puppy being “double dapple”. This double dapple color pattern is linked to congenital ear and eye defects that - [Piglet's Rescue Fund](https://www.pigletmindset.org/rescue-fund/) - Support for Dog Rescue Organizations Piglet is a rescued dog who is profoundly disabled. He was pulled from a hoarding situation by Dr. Gloria Andrews, veterinarian and founder of Colbert Veterinary Rescue Services. While Piglet was fortunate to have found a devoted caring family, there are many dogs like him who are still looking for - [Piglet and Georgie's Kindness Club](https://www.pigletmindset.org/piglet-and-georgies-kindness-club/) - Piglet and Georgie's Kindness Club: Bringing Kindness to Your Community Piglet and Georgie's Kindness Club has been created to encourage children to bring Kindness to their communities. Here are some examples of Piglet and Georgie's Kindness Club Activities: Collect dog and cat food and other pet supplies to bring to a local animal shelter or - [Media](https://www.pigletmindset.org/media/) - People Magazine 2024 2021 2020 2019 Videos In The Know Good Morning America NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Crossroads Magazine CBS News GMA Furbabies PIX11 Morning News News8 WTNH New Haven Crossroads Magazine The Most Heartwarming Dog Story Film by David Hoffman The Hallmark Channel News8 WTNH New Haven Power of Positivity Happy Birthday - [Testimonials](https://www.pigletmindset.org/testimonials/) - "I was fortunate to come across your story this year a couple of days before school began and decided to make Piglet our class theme, as I believed it would be engaging and would have an impact on our classroom environment. After learning about Piglet, we brainstormed what a Piglet Mindset is, wrote informative essays, - [The Disabled Pets Project](https://www.pigletmindset.org/disabled-pets-project/) - The Disabled Pets Project is a new comprehensive resource and support system for veterinarians, pet parents, and rescuers who care for disabled pets. The website is www.disabledpets.org. Visit Now - [New Piglet Comes Home Book Donation Program](https://www.pigletmindset.org/books/book-fund/) - We are on a mission to bring PIGLET COMES HOME to children in underserved communities through Piglet's new Piglet Comes Home Book Donation Program. Help us continue to reach our goal of donating 1000 books each year by donating to Piglet's Book Donation Program. You can also donate books to schools in your community. - [Meet Melissa and Warren](https://www.pigletmindset.org/about/melissa-and-warren/) - Meet Melissa and Warren Warren and Melissa Shapiro met at a Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club ride in Darien, CT. They quickly discovered that they both had dogs that they took to work with them every day. Warren had no idea what he was getting himself into when he suggested that they should set up a - [Community Engagement /
Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.pigletmindset.org/community-engagement/) - POSITIVE IN PINK VIP AMBASSADOR Program! IMPORTANT NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY for Piglet’s community: Become a Positive in Pink VIP Ambassador! Click HERE for the Volunteer Sign-up Form Click HERE to watch the Volunteer Info Session Recording Here’s how!! We are implementing a new marketing strategy to raise awareness and “recruit” educators to bring our Piglet - [VIP Ambassador Volunteer Sign-up](https://www.pigletmindset.org/community-engagement/volunteer-form/) - Piglet Mindset® VIP Ambassador Volunteer Program Summary and Volunteer Sign-up Form Goal: Raise awareness, spark interest, and recruit new educators to use our free online Piglet Mindset Educational Program. Who: Piglet social media community friends who are passionate about Piglet’s mission to teach children to be resilient, inclusive, and kind. How: Enthusiastically reach out to - [Piglet Comes Home](https://www.pigletmindset.org/books/piglet-comes-home/) - “A winner for any story time looking to highlight the importance of inclusion and power of community.”Louie Lauer, School Library Journal Order Now! We are very excited to announce that our first children’s book, PIGLET COMES HOME, was published on June 7, 2022. This is the Piglet children’s picture book we all have been anxiously - [About the Author](https://www.pigletmindset.org/books/about-the-author/) - Melissa Shapiro, DVM is a veterinarian, a lifelong animal welfare advocate, and a mom to three children and many rescued dogs and birds. Since bringing Piglet home in 2017, she has used his social media platforms to educate and inspire others to adopt pets with special needs. Her nonprofit, Piglet International Inc., supports the Piglet - [The Piglet Book](https://www.pigletmindset.org/books/) - Order Now! Now in paperback! In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love, a charming, inspirational memoir about empathy, resilience, kindness, and an adorable deaf blind pink dog. When Connecticut veterinarian Melissa Shapiro gets a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from - [Awards](https://www.pigletmindset.org/awards/) - Melissa and Piglet are the 2021 recipients of Moffly Media’s Light a Fire Award for being Empathy Advocates! ## My Templates - [Testimonials](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?elementor_library=testimonials) - "I was fortunate to come across your story this year a couple of days before school began and decided to make Piglet our class theme, as I believed it would be engaging and would have an impact on our classroom environment. After learning about Piglet, we brainstormed what a Piglet Mindset is, wrote informative essays, - [Unlock content test](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?elementor_library=unlock-content-test) - Links, Downloads, Information Lesson Plans PDF | PowerPoint The Story of Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy PDF | PowerPoint What's So Special About Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy? PDF | PowerPoint Piglet and The Three Senses PDF | PowerPoint A Piglet Mindset PDF | PowerPoint Piglet's Inclusion Pack PDF | PowerPoint Piglet Gets - [Book fund](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?elementor_library=book-fund) - We are on a mission to bring PIGLET COMES HOME to children in underserved communities through Piglet's new Piglet Comes Home Book Fund. Help us reach our goal of donating 1000 books throughout the 2022-2023 school year. Donate to the Book Fund Now Piglet's new children's book is called PIGLET COMES HOME. It is - [Community engagement](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?elementor_library=community-engagement) - Photo: Joan Carruthers Photography Piglet's Mission Advocate for and support rescued animals through education and fundraising. Inspire and motivate others to adopt pets with disabilities and special needs. Facilitate Piglet Mindset Educational Outreach to teachers, students, and others in the community. Encourage Acceptance, Inclusion, Empathy, and Kindness through the example of Piglet’s Inclusion Pack. Put - [About 2022 before subcategories](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?elementor_library=about-2022-before-subcategories) - Meet Piglet Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy was rescued from a hoarding situation in Georgia along with his mother and 3 litter mates. He is a Dachshund Chihuahua mix, and the product of two dapple colored parents. Dapple to dapple breeding results in a 25% chance of each puppy being “double dapple”. This double - [Book page](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?elementor_library=book-page) - Order Now! In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love, a charming, inspirational memoir about empathy, resilience, kindness, and an adorable deaf blind pink dog. When Connecticut veterinarian Melissa Shapiro gets a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation - [Author page](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?elementor_library=author-page) - Melissa Shapiro, DVM, a practicing veterinarian of over thirty years, has been rescuing, and caring for animals since she was a young child. Since adopting Piglet, the deaf blind pink puppy, who has become a global social media phenomenon, Dr. Shapiro has used her platform to educate, advocate, and inspire others to foster and/or adopt - [Home](https://www.pigletmindset.org/?elementor_library=home) - Meet Piglet See More Videos Coming Soon! 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