Glaucoma is one of the eye conditions that can potentially cause blindness. Unfortunately, this happens to our dear canine friends too. But even without vision, this Fido’s outdoor life did not fade along with his sight. He simply needed a guide as bold as him.
For American Eskimo Hoshi, his guide did not come as a two-legged friend. It arrived in the form of a brother, a Pomeranian pup his owner adopted named Zen.
Zen was initially shy when he came to their lives. At that time, Hoshi’s vision has not entirely left him yet, so Zen had a proper welcome. As any loving older brother, he helped Zen settled in with his new family. He taught Zen to spread out his wings to become more confident.
When glaucoma completely engulfed Hoshi’s eyes, Zen stepped up to return the favor and became his guide dog. Since they were together for a long time already, trust came naturally. The transition was so smooth that one wouldn’t think Hoshi was blind with the way these two walked together outdoors.
Hoshi’s blindness was never a hindrance to his day to day life. With Zen supporting him with every step he took, he never felt afraid even if he had his eyes removed. Every day was an adventure, and he fearlessly took it on.
Pictures and videos documented their hiking, kayaking, traveling, and exploring together, inspiring fur parents challenged by glaucoma as well. Their mother even released a book detailing their adventures.
Disability is never a reason to stop doing what we love. Though a little bit tougher than the rest, all it needs is a combination of creativity, resourcefulness, and a lot of hard work. You can throw in a cute loving brother like Zen into the mix. Because at the end of the day, blindness can’t darken what love illumines.
Blind Dog's Brother Guides Him Everywhere
This blind dog can go hiking and kayaking — all thanks to one amazing, unlikely companion 💕
Posted by The Dodo on Monday, September 18, 2017
Source: The Dodo and The.Fluffy.Duo via Facebook
