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[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Some sad news about Guide Pup.

A vet check up today reveals an overbite that isn’t correcting itself. He’s a basically healthy puppy and will make a wonderful dog for someone…but he can’t continue guide dog training. We have to give him back to them so he can be discharged.

I’m weirdly sad for him.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Guide pup has a genetic trait that limits his lifestyle.

I’m weirdly sad for him.

Sounds on point for what you've shared of your own life.

ps, thanks for your sharing btw.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

I’m weirdly sad for him.

Dont be. Like you said, hes gonna make a wonderful dog for someone. Basically he's gonna be living his best life just without having to do any work. Sounds like we should all be so lucky!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

I know. He just gets visibly excited when you put his little working vest on him (puppies have mini training vests) and it's a bit...strange to think of him not doing what he's born for

He's a lovely even tempered little guy. He'll be fine. I know