An akita may have lost her eye sight but thanks to her brothers, she seems to be getting around just fine.
Ten-year-old Kiaya had to have her eyes removed because of glaucoma, a condition that can cause blindness. Getting used to navigating without the help of vision is challenging for any species, but fortunately for Kiaya, her akita brothers, 8-year-old Cass and 2-year-old Keller, have stepped up and act as her guide dog.
“They were kind of bookends to her,” owner Jessica VanHusen of Waterford, Mich. told ABC News. “They’re not fiercely protective but they’re always touching her. They’re really respectful of her.”
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The dog’s vet, Dr. Gwen Sila, chimed in adding: “Her brothers are pretty amazing at the way they help to guide her around,” Sila told ABC News. “Each of them will stand on either side of her so she doesn’t bump into anything and lead her around the yard.”
Check out the video to see how Kiaya gets around:
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