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Blind Dog Gets His Own Adorable Guide Dog Who Doubles as His Best Friend
- Tao, a 12-year-old Golden Retriever, is blind due to glaucoma and has a new helper, Oko.
- Owner Melanie Jackson adopted Oko to help Tao enjoy life again.
- Oko assists Tao by leading him in fields and facilitating play.
- Training helps Oko learn to respond to commands to guide Tao safely.
- The Kennel Club helps analyze Tao’s DNA to identify dogs prone to similar eye diseases.
- Tao and Oko have more than 33,000 Instagram followers.
- The pair illustrate a renewed quality of life for Tao with his new companion.
- Jackson hopes the story raises glaucoma awareness and early diagnosis.
- Tao and Oko’s bond includes shared activities like playing and resting together.
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