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Halo allows Blind Dogs to Walk Around without Bumping into Objects

posted by janrinok on Wednesday July 09 2014, @09:28AM   Printer-friendly
from the ring-of-confidence dept.

cafebabe writes:

The Daily Mail reports that:

Basil the blind dog was picked up by rescuers who noticed he could not walk five yards without bumping into something.

Now, thanks to an innovative new gadget from America, Basil has been given a new lease of life - and his carers hope they will now be able to find a family to permanently house him.

The four-year-old Corgi cross has been given a special guard to wear around his head, which manufacturers call the 'Muffin's Halo'. The light-weight tubular metal ring stops Basil from bumping into objects, allowing him to run around freely without bruising himself. It is attached to his body with a harness and a pillow, which is fashioned to look like angel wings. The 'halo' is designed to be slightly longer and wider than the wearer and when it touches an object, it puts pressure on Basil's shoulders, teaching him to turn away.

Yes, the device is as simple as it sounds but it seems to work and the dog seems happy. Sometimes, going hi-tech just isn't necessary.

 
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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday July 09 2014, @01:57PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday July 09 2014, @01:57PM (#66521)

    Both of my previous dogs went blind a few years before they died. They really could have used this, and it looks like a future-proofer for my current pooch.

    Also, Basil's story just makes me go "aww." Thanks, SN!

  • (Score: 2) by janrinok on Wednesday July 09 2014, @02:14PM

    by janrinok (52) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday July 09 2014, @02:14PM (#66534) Journal

    Thanks - your comment serves as a counterpoint to some of the others above.

  • (Score: 2) by mrider on Wednesday July 09 2014, @03:59PM

    by mrider (3252) on Wednesday July 09 2014, @03:59PM (#66578)

    Yeah, I had a dog that went blind because of diabetes about two years before we finally put him down. He was a great friend and my wife and I still miss him. Too bad I didn't think of something like this.

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    Me: "Only when my bluetooth is charged."