There are currently about 10,000 people who use guide dogs just in the U.S. and Canada, according to Guidedogs.com. We’ve all seen them in action: on the streets, in airports, movie theaters, on public transportation, etc. Those who are blind employ guide dogs for protection, companionship, and to gain more of a sense of independence [...]
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Guide Dogs: Valued Companions or Slaves?
Posted in animals for service, tagged blind, guide dogs, LA Times, PETA, seeing eye dogs, service animals on September 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
