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Blind Golden Retriever And His Guide Dog Are The Best Of Friends


A blind golden retriever and his guide dog are the best of friends who are warming the hearts of social media users with their unforgettable moments.

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2-year-old Jake the Golden Retriever has lost his vision just after celebrating his birthday. That’s when his sister, Addie the Golden Retriever, took over the role of his guide dog to help him get around.

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“We got Jake after our previous Golden Molly passed away and Addie came into our lives after our Golden Wrigley died. Jake was very sad after his buddy was gone and we knew he needed a sibling,” the dogs’ owner, Kim, said in an interview with Bored Panda.

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As the proud owner added, Addie quickly began assisting Jake with his everyday routine including ‘chores’ like brushing teeth and going out for a walk.

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“Jake follows Addie’s sound and smell. After Jake’s surgery, Addie wore a little bell on her collar for a while until he got used to tracking her on his own,” Kim added.

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As the owner explained, Jake’s vision issues started after he reached two years old. “We noticed an issue with his eyes and eventually found that he was no longer producing tears,” Kim said.

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“Over the subsequent months, in spite of trying every medication recommended by our vet’s eye specialist as well as multiple surgeries, his eyes steadily deteriorated.

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“We were faced with a painful decision: Have Jake’s eyes removed or have him put to sleep. Both options seemed so cruel, and especially for a dog who’d already been through so much. However, over the next several days, we were contacted by a number of owners of blind dogs.”

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Fortunately for Jake and his family, Good Samaritans “encouraged us about the resiliency of their dogs after losing their sight going on to live normal, happy lives.”

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“Immediately after waking up from surgery, our vet said that Jake began wagging his tail,” Kim told Bored Panda. “His months of pain were over, and he was letting us know!

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“While he had an adjustment period as he acclimated to his new life, he continually surprised us with the ease with which he seemed to approach his circumstances.

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“We’re so happy we made the choice we did, and so grateful for the many people who encouraged us to do so. Jake reminds us every day that his life still holds great purpose and value in spite of all his challenges.”

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