Meet Newt – the adorable dog and TikTok star who doesn't have a nose but has a lot of love to give.

A dog who went viral because of his twisted face has welcomed a new friend called Newt who had his nose bitten off by his mum

Owner Liesl Wilhardt, 53, from Eugene, Oregon, USA, adopted Picasso from a California shelter in January 2017 and he became an internet star.

Liesl is the founder and executive director of Luvable Dog Rescue and Animal Refuge and has helped to save thousands of dogs over the last 22 years but alongside Picasso, she has adopted 11 dogs of her own, three cats and a pig named Pax.

Her newest addition is Newt, who joined the pack in July of this year.

Like Picasso and one of her other dogs named Wacku, Newt has facial deformities and health problems.

With Newt’s first Christmas with the family just around the corner, Liesl plans to spoil all the animals this festive season.

"Everyone will get special treats and long walks in our woods," she said.

"For us, Christmas is about compassion and gratitude for all our human and animal friends."

Newt lost his nose in a terrible accident when his mum bit him so badly, his nose and upper snout had to be removed.

Liesl said: “I have a soft spot for the wonky dogs.

“Picasso’s story went viral over his twisted snout, a condition he was born with.

“Poor Wacku lost his snout in a machete attack by a drunk.

“So when I saw the puppy with no nose, my heart melted!”

Then named Brute, his owners were unable to pay for his care so they surrendered him to a dog rescue called New York Bully Crew (NYBC).

He was brought to New York City at the beginning of April and received immediate medical care, with the charity's founders Craig and his wife Virginie, fostering him in their home while he healed.

They believe Newt was born in Texas, in February or March of 2021 and is a mix of Catahoula Leopard Dog and Vizsla.

Liesl said: “They posted photos and videos of Baby Bru on their Instagram account. That’s where I first saw him, and I fell in love.

“I’ve always wanted the animals that other people didn’t want. I chose not to have human kids, so I give my time and energy to helping dogs with special needs.

"They give back the love I give them about a million times over.”

He was flown from New York to Oregon and once he arrived with Liesl, she renamed him Newt and he quickly settled in.

She said: “I was so incredibly happy to finally have him here with us after following his story at NYBC for all those months!

“I changed his name from Brute to Newt. A newt is like a salamander and I thought he looked a bit like one! we have a lot of them living here in our woods.

“Newt fitted right into my dog family, and everyone liked him from the beginning. He’s very playful and goofy like a normal puppy but also smart and respectful of the other dogs.

“He and Picasso hit it off right away. Picasso loves to play and he and Newt can chase each other like crazy and wrestle non-stop."

Since then, Liesl has learned more about Newt’s personality and his health needs.

He is only able to breathe through his mouth as he has no nasal passages.

He can bark like any other dog but Liesl is pretty sure he can’t smell anything.

She said: “Newt is surviving many challenges – one is obvious, his lack of a nose, but he actually battles more serious issues every day that are invisible.

“His biggest challenge is his GERD, (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) and his digestive issues.

“I have to hand-feed him tiny amounts of food, 30 times a day and he must take an anti-acid medication twice a day, or else he cannot keep any food down.

“Before I figured out what was wrong with him, he was extremely thin and vomited if he ate more than a few bites of food at a time.

“He mostly eats soft food. I had to teach him how to chew hard treats, like dog biscuits, by putting tiny pieces into his mouth between his upper and lower molars.

“He has learned to tilt his head back to help keep the pieces from falling out, since he has no upper snout to hold them in.”

Despite his challenges, Liesl says Newt has learned to adapt to his new face but she is open to the idea of more treatment.

She said: “Newt doesn’t really need a nose, but surgery might be possible to open his nasal passages and give him an airway, basically creating a hole or holes in his face for air to get through.

“There are risks to the surgery and I might not be worth the risk. I want Newt to have the best quality of life possible.

“He does not need a prosthetic snout because he can do everything a “normal” dog can do!”

Like Picasso, Newt has thousands of online fans. The dogs now have over 1.8 million likes on TikTok and 190,000 followers.

Liesl hopes their fame will encourage others to not look down on other dogs like them.

She said: “I would love for others to consider adopting dogs with special needs or medical conditions because it is so rewarding.

“Newt, Wacku, Picasso and all of my personal special needs dogs, remind me every day to make the most of what you’ve got and be grateful for what you have.

“Dogs don’t mourn what they’ve lost. It’s a good lesson for life, because life isn’t easy and life is full of loss. It’s better to focus on the positive and feel gratitude.”

Meet Newt – the adorable dog and TikTok star who doesn't have a nose but has a lot of love to give.

A dog who went viral because of his twisted face has welcomed a new friend called Newt who had his nose bitten off by his mum

Owner Liesl Wilhardt, 53, from Eugene, Oregon, USA, adopted Picasso from a California shelter in January 2017 and he became an internet star.

Liesl is the founder and executive director of Luvable Dog Rescue and Animal Refuge and has helped to save thousands of dogs over the last 22 years but alongside Picasso, she has adopted 11 dogs of her own, three cats and a pig named Pax.

Her newest addition is Newt, who joined the pack in July of this year.

Like Picasso and one of her other dogs named Wacku, Newt has facial deformities and health problems.

With Newt’s first Christmas with the family just around the corner, Liesl plans to spoil all the animals this festive season.

"Everyone will get special treats and long walks in our woods," she told Jam Press.

"For us, Christmas is about compassion and gratitude for all our human and animal friends."

Newt lost his nose in a terrible accident when his mum bit him so badly, his nose and upper snout had to be removed.

Liesl said: “I have a soft spot for the wonky dogs.

“Picasso’s story went viral over his twisted snout, a condition he was born with.

“Poor Wacku lost his snout in a machete attack by a drunk.

“So when I saw the puppy with no nose, my heart melted!”

Then named Brute, his owners were unable to pay for his care so they surrendered him to a dog rescue called New York Bully Crew (NYBC).

He was brought to New York City at the beginning of April and received immediate medical care, with the charity's founders Craig and his wife Virginie, fostering him in their home while he healed.

They believe Newt was born in Texas, in February or March of 2021 and is a mix of Catahoula Leopard Dog and Vizsla.

Liesl said: “They posted photos and videos of Baby Bru on their Instagram account. That’s where I first saw him, and I fell in love.

“I’ve always wanted the animals that other people didn’t want. I chose not to have human kids, so I give my time and energy to helping dogs with special needs.

"They give back the love I give them about a million times over.”

He was flown from New York to Oregon and once he arrived with Liesl, she renamed him Newt and he quickly settled in.

She said: “I was so incredibly happy to finally have him here with us after following his story at NYBC for all those months!

“I changed his name from Brute to Newt. A newt is like a salamander and I thought he looked a bit like one! we have a lot of them living here in our woods.

“Newt fitted right into my dog family, and everyone liked him from the beginning. He’s very playful and goofy like a normal puppy but also smart and respectful of the other dogs.

“He and Picasso hit it off right away. Picasso loves to play and he and Newt can chase each other like crazy and wrestle non-stop."

Since then, Liesl has learned more about Newt’s personality and his health needs.

He is only able to breathe through his mouth as he has no nasal passages.

He can bark like any other dog but Liesl is pretty sure he can’t smell anything.

She said: “Newt is surviving many challenges – one is obvious, his lack of a nose, but he actually battles more serious issues every day that are invisible.

“His biggest challenge is his GERD, (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) and his digestive issues.

“I have to hand-feed him tiny amounts of food, 30 times a day and he must take an anti-acid medication twice a day, or else he cannot keep any food down.

“Before I figured out what was wrong with him, he was extremely thin and vomited if he ate more than a few bites of food at a time.

“He mostly eats soft food. I had to teach him how to chew hard treats, like dog biscuits, by putting tiny pieces into his mouth between his upper and lower molars.

“He has learned to tilt his head back to help keep the pieces from falling out, since he has no upper snout to hold them in.”

Despite his challenges, Liesl says Newt has learned to adapt to his new face but she is open to the idea of more treatment.

She said: “Newt doesn’t really need a nose, but surgery might be possible to open his nasal passages and give him an airway, basically creating a hole or holes in his face for air to get through.

“There are risks to the surgery and I might not be worth the risk. I want Newt to have the best quality of life possible.

“He does not need a prosthetic snout because he can do everything a “normal” dog can do!”

Like Picasso, Newt has thousands of online fans. The dogs now have over 1.8 million likes on TikTok and 190,000 followers.

Liesl hopes their fame will encourage others to not look down on other dogs like them.

She said: “I would love for others to consider adopting dogs with special needs or medical conditions because it is so rewarding.

“Newt, Wacku, Picasso and all of my personal special needs dogs, remind me every day to make the most of what you’ve got and be grateful for what you have.

“Dogs don’t mourn what they’ve lost. It’s a good lesson for life, because life isn’t easy and life is full of loss. It’s better to focus on the positive and feel gratitude.”