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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.
(Score: 2, Insightful) by oldmac31310 on Wednesday July 09 2014, @08:50PM
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
Indeed it is. And I have already explained my decision for including this story.