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Blind Rescue Dog Has His Very Own Seeing Eye Dog

When a Cocker Spaniel named Kimchi was found abandoned and afraid on a lonely street in the Philippines, he was already mostly blind. It was 2012, and no one knew what the ailing dog’s life had been like before rescuers took him in. What they did know, however, was that Kimchi deserved better. Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA) was determined to change his life. All they needed was the perfect family to take him home. https://www.facebook.com/GingerAndKimchi/photos/a.554187464788870/827988300742117/?type=3&theater With his sweet … Read more

Study Shows Pups Raised With “Tough Love” Make Better Guide Dogs

Researchers at The Seeing Eye training school in New Jersey have discovered that puppies whose mothers are less attentive tend to have more success as guide dog candidates. A seeing eye dog must be calm in the face of loud noises and ever-changing stimuli in order to help its master navigate the world. In a study of 98 puppies from birth to adulthood, those more intensely mothered tended to be more reactive and therefore less suited to guide dog work. The … Read more

Guide Dog Denied Access On Boardwalk Train Ride

Jhon Alzate tragically lost his eyesight in a car accident 30 years ago. Over the past 16 years, he has relied on highly trained service dogs to help him navigate his everyday life. Last weekend, Alzate visited the Kemah, Texas Boardwalk with his family, friends, and his current guide dog, King. But their evening of fun was derailed when a park employee refused to allow the service animal to board the train ride. King is a 4-year-old Yellow Labrador and … Read more

This Dog Went Blind, So Her 3 Sisters Became Her Seeing Eye Siblings

When Margaux the Standard Poodle was 8-years-old she developed a mysterious auto-immune condition that cost her her vision and hearing. Her parents, Scott and Laura Jordan considered euthanasia until they noticed something amazing – Margaux’s 3 Poodle sisters immediately stepped up to become her guides. A photo posted by Poodle Margaux (@rootformargaux) on Sep 24, 2016 at 2:20pm PDT Margaux’s rare disease began with an infection on her paw that the Jordans mistook for a snake bite. A specialist in … Read more

Blind Dog & His Seeing Eye Dog Buddy Are Looking For Their Forever Home–Together

Update: River and Daisy did find a forever home together with a family who loves and appreciates how incredibly special they both are! https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaSPCA/photos/a.109851539058745/1220299548013933/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaSPCA/photos/a.109851539058745/1300240670019820/?type=3&theater Original story:  A 6-year-old Jack Russell named River and a 4-year-old Collie named Daisy are not just close friends. Daisy is River’s seeing eye dog. And now they’re looking for someone to adopt them together and give them a loving home. River and Daisy were rescued from their previous owner because they were neglected and … Read more