Posted on Jun.03, 2015, under Inspirational Stories
In addition to guiding visually impaired humans, guide dogs can also lead other… dogs. When Kiaya (a 10-year old Akita breed) lost her eyes from Glaucoma, her siblings came to the rescue. Glaucoma is a condition that damages the optic nerves, and it can eventually lead to blindness; Kiaya had both of her eyes removed as a result of this common low vision disease. But her brothers and sisters are more than happy to take care of her. “They were kind of bookends to her. They’re not fiercely protective but they’re always touching her.”, says Kiaya’s owner, “They’re really respectful of her.”. For the full story, click following link: