The video above tells the story of a blind, homeless dog that has been given a second chance, thanks to the friendship of another stray puppy.
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Tanner, a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, was born blind with a slight seizure problem. After his owner died, the dog was forced into a shelter.
The stress of the loss led to a increase in the severity of his seizure disorder, and he became panicky. His future seemed to be bleak.
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That was untill Tanner met Blair, a 1-year-old black Labrador mix who had been living on the streets before he was brought to the animal hospital after being shot, according to The Daily Mail.
"One day [Blair and Tanner] were exercising in a play yard together and they got together," Woodland West Animal Hospital Director Dr. Mike Jones told KTUL. "Blair all of a sudden seemed to realize that Tanner was blind and just started to help him around."
After that, staff members began boarding the two dogs together. Weeks later, the situation seemed to be completely changed.
"After two or three weeks, we realized Tanner wasn't seizing anymore. He's not completely seizure free but it's not constant anymore," Jones said. "We've worked with a lot of different service dogs to provide these services for people, but it's the first time I've seen anything like this, the special relationship these two dogs have."
Blair has become Tanner's constant guide and companion, and the shelter is doing its best to find the two a home together.
"They absolutely have to be adopted together," Jones told The Daily Mail. "But it's going to take a special home with someone who understands their special relationship plus understands seizure disorder and is ready to take on the responsibility."
This story originally published on Mashable here.
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