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The Blind Dog Whose Best Friend Is His Guide
Amos can’t see, but he’s not so afraid anymore — he’s got Toby
Jess Martin first met Amos when she was volunteering at a rescue center, and she knew it might be tough for him to find a loving family. Amos was born blind, and he needed medical care, including an operation to have his eyes removed. His life wouldn’t always be easy, but she could start by providing a loving home, starting as a foster. The only question left was whether Amos would get along with her nine-year-old Border Terrier, Toby…
A couple days into her “foster” life with Amos, who came from a kennel and had no real experience socializing with other dogs, she noticed him trying to find his water bowl. Then, “Toby nudged him and helped him out.” A few months later, the adoption process was made official and Toby and Amos were well on their way to being best friends for life.
Jess says that on walks, Amos would often get scared of random noises “and Toby quickly picked up that…
