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Blind Golden Retriever Is Living A Happy Life Thanks To His Best Pup Friend

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:20:08 +0300

Hardships not only test you, but they also reveal who your actual friends are. So when Jake, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, lost his vision, it was for his roommate Addie to step up and help him get accustomed to his new life. And she did. During the last couple of years, Addie has proved herself time and time again to be both a loyal guide and companion, absolutely worthy to be called the goodest of the good girls.

Chicken Born Without Eyes Cuddles With Other Pets, Because Her Owner Refused To Put Her Down

Mon, 16 May 2016 14:10:45 +0300

When Rebekah Cummings’ grandfather gave her an egg to see if it would hatch, she had no idea that it would have such an impact on her life. But the egg hatched and a chicken with no eyes was born. People told Rebekah to cull the chick as she would only suffer, however, Rebekah was determined to fight for the chick’s life.

This Blind Kitty Found On The Street Has Eyes No One Could Resist

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:14:56 +0300

When Sandra Coudray saw a photo of Jasmine, a blind chimera looking cat, on Association Adoption Feline Facebook page, she stole the French girl’s heart right away. The stray kitty was malnourished and scared of people, however, all it took was a little bit of love for her to believe in humans again. Now, the stunning calico cat loves kisses and cuddles and is very attached to her human mom Coudray.

This Blind Guy Became A Professional Surfer Using An Unusual Technique

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 13:38:31 +0300

Even before Derek Rabelo was born, his father dreamed that he would become a surfer. He even named him after Derek Ho, the first Hawaiian world surfing champion. However, Derek was born blind due to glaucoma and his dad’s dream had to be put on hold. The young Brazilian always wanted to surf, too. When at the age of 17 (now 23) he learned about his dad’s dream, he decided it was time to make it a reality.

3D-Printed Classical Paintings Will Let The Blind “See” Famous Art For The First Time

Fri, 27 Nov 2015 11:13:52 +0300

The Unseen Art project, which is being run by Helsinki-based designer Marc Dillon, is using 3D printing to give blind people the opportunity to experience classical art that many sighted people might take for granted.

This Blind Dog Has His Own Seeing-Eye Guide

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:42:55 +0300

This inseparable pair of strays in the UK is one of the most powerful examples of animal friendship we’ve ever seen. Glenn, a Jack Russell terrier, is permanently blind, and relies on his best friend, Buzz the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, to get around confidently. The two were found in a sea tunnel in Northern England and have stayed together ever since – they grow restless and agitated when separated.

I’m Cycling 26,000 Km Around The World With My Blind Dog Tulku

Tue, 12 May 2015 12:27:12 +0300

I’m traveling the Panamerican Highway by bicycle with my boyfriend Sven and our dog Tulku. During the journey Tulku became blind and survived 3 surgeries in order to walk again. We started the trip in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina and will finish it in Alaska, USA. One morning in Peru we woke up in the middle of the desert and found our dog blind and unable to walk. It took 5 months, 3 different countries and 3 surgeries to fix her legs. She can walk again now, but she is still blind. We currently are in Colombia and already cycled 10 000km. We will ride 16 000km more.

Born Without Eyes, Smiley Becomes Therapy Dog

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 09:02:49 +0300

Despite having been blind from birth and raised in a puppy mill, Smiley the golden retriever doesn’t seem to have anything to be glum about. This perpetually happy pup is so motivating, joyful and loving that he works as a therapy dog as well, spreading his joy to mentally ill and disabled patients every week.

Blind People Can Finally “See” Art

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 11:58:28 +0300

The Museum of Prado, located in Madrid, is one of the most famous art galleries in Europe, receiving thousand of tourists from all the globe every year. It has just released a wonderful exhibit that will allow the blind to enjoy some of Western art’s greatest masterpieces by recreating them in textured 3d paintings that allow the paintings to be “viewed” when touched. Six famous paintings come with audio guides and braille texts

Meet Zeus: The Rescued Blind Owl With Stars In His Eyes

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:54:56 +0300

One morning, someone in Southern California found an injured owl on their porch. It turned out to be a blind Western Screech Owl with eyes that look like a starry night. After a visit to the vet, the owl found a new permanent home at the Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar, California. He was named “Zeus” after the Greek god of sky and thunder because of his stunning eyes.

Meet Honey Bee, Who Loves Hiking

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 10:18:20 +0300

Honey Bee is amazing blind cat that loves to go hiking! She was adopted from Animals Fiji, but she now lives in Seattle with her 2 humans and 4 other cats.

This Angelic Halo Protects Blind Dogs From Bumping Into Things

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:39:56 +0300

Muffin the blind, 13.5-year-old toy poodle and his ingenious owner Silvie Bordeaux have come up with an amazing way to help blind dogs navigate the world easily and confidently. The Muffin’s Halo is a halo-like ring suspended above a blind dog’s head that warns him when he’s about to bump into an obstacle.

A Blind Dog That Just Got His Sight Back Sees His Family

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:51:47 +0400

Duffy is an Irish Terrier who has battled a bevy of health issues–including one, diabetes, that even made him lose his sight. Luckily for Duffy, he was rescued by a loving family that could provide him with the care he needs. After medication helped stabilize his diabetes, the precious pup became eligible to undergo a sight-saving eye surgery.
Benjamin May , one of the dog’s owners, was there to record Duffy’s reaction upon seeing his family again.

What This Little Girls Parents Are Doing For Her Is Beautiful

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:11:45 +0400

Molly Bent isn’t your normal 6 year-old girl. She knows that one day, she will be blind.
She has a rare genetic condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa, whichÂ is a form of retinal dystrophy and is caused by abnormalities of the photoreceptors or the retinal pigment epithelium. Her parents Chris and Eve want to make the most of Molly’s time left with sight, so they are helping her with a bucket list that’ll touch your heart.

Story of a blind friendship

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 08:58:08 +0400

Peppy was a simple gerbil who loved food, exploring, and — most of all — his friends.