A blind pug has found a new calling in life after taking up a role as a therapy dog. Xander from Klamath Falls in Oregon, U.S., went blind in an accident when he was just one year old and was subsequently put up for adoption.
However, volunteers at Klamath Animal Shelter, fell for the pug, and decided to take Xander home with them. Marcie and Rodney Beedy say they soon realised their new dog’s ability to boost the spirits of those around him.
The Beedy’s decided to enrol Xander in the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program. Three weeks later, Xander became a certified Pet Partner's Therapy Dog and now spends his days greeting young and old at the likes of hospitals, nursing homes, animal shelters and schools. Owner Marcie has to wear a bell around her trouser leg to keep the adorable Xander by her side as he spreads his love – despite not being able to see the people he meets.
Read more and see pictures of Xander at work
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2550425/Blind-pug-Xander-given-new-lease-life-therapy-dog-adoption.html
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