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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: 2, Informative) by oldmac31310 on Wednesday July 09 2014, @06:37PM

    by oldmac31310 (4521) on Wednesday July 09 2014, @06:37PM (#66659)

    Do NOT link to stories in the Daily Mail. Not a reliable source. Soylent News, please quickly try to develop some editorial skills. You are already way beneath the falling standards of the 'other site'.

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  • (Score: 3, Informative) by janrinok on Wednesday July 09 2014, @08:03PM

    by janrinok (52) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday July 09 2014, @08:03PM (#66705) Journal

    As usual we await your submission. We can only edit what the community submits.

    • (Score: 2, Insightful) by oldmac31310 on Wednesday July 09 2014, @08:50PM

      by oldmac31310 (4521) on Wednesday July 09 2014, @08:50PM (#66720)

      Please see my other comment which states my case more clearly. If I come across something of interest, I'll submit it, time permitting.

      But I think it worth stating that not all submitted stories should be accepted, which is how you make it sound. Surely a big part of editing is weeding out the junk and irrelevant submissions.

      • (Score: 2) by janrinok on Thursday July 10 2014, @06:55AM

        by janrinok (52) Subscriber Badge on Thursday July 10 2014, @06:55AM (#66939) Journal

        Indeed it is. And I have already explained my decision for including this story.