Panto Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 http://www.viralnova.com/guide-dog/ The look in this gorgeous dog's eyes. Just... Bless. A Man And His Guide Dog Are Left In Tears After This Horrifying Event. Wow. December 18, 2013In the News When a blind man named Cecil Williams was feeling faint while standing on a subway platform, his 10 year-old seeing eye dog Orlando did his very best to save him. 61 year-old Cecil began to sway and witnesses claim that Orlando, concerned for his master’s safety, attempted to pull him back from the ledge. What happened next is an animal act of heroism you won’t believe. Orlando couldn’t stop his master from falling, so the pair toppled onto the live subway tracks. [imghttp://cdn.viralnova.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/hero-dog2.jpg][/img] Sensing danger, the dog barked, whined and licked Cecil’s face until he woke up. Cecil realized he was on a subway track… All he could do was hold tight onto Orlando and hunker down. Orlando woke up Cecil just in time, because a train passed over them. Thankfully Cecil only got a gash on his head and Orlando survived. The best friends broke down into tears of joy after surviving such a traumatic event. But the drama isn’t over for Cecil and Orlando. The dog will be retiring next year and, because of Cecil’s insurance, the pair will be separated. The dog would then be classified as “non-working” and the insurance company won’t pay for him, even if he did help Cecil just the same. If he had the money, he would keep him. Not only is Orlando his best friend, but he is now his hero. Source More than $27k has been raise according to the link in the article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 what a sad and amazing story, so glad there's a happy outcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Beautiful Guide Dogs are truly inspirational creatures, the relationship with their vision impaired handler is magical :) I am so glad they are both ok and will remain together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 How awful that the insurance stops. Seriously, why couldn't insurance companies cover retired guide dogs as a philanthropic gesture. How mean spirited of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 How awful that the insurance stops. Seriously, why couldn't insurance companies cover retired guide dogs as a philanthropic gesture. How mean spirited of them. You can't have it both ways. The insurance company is a business answerable to its shareholders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I dont know why insurance would stop either Anne aside from a policy name change? and the age of the dog (retired and ten years old). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 How awful that the insurance stops. Seriously, why couldn't insurance companies cover retired guide dogs as a philanthropic gesture. How mean spirited of them. You can't have it both ways. The insurance company is a business answerable to its shareholders. I am sorry and now know better than to respond to your posts though what sort of answer is that when you have started another thread above about monopolies in buisness, big v's little guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic.B Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Panto, this is a lovely story Orlando has gorgeous eyes and aside from his amazing efforts I love his greying muzzle. I adore oldies :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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