09-03-2026 12:00 via theguardian.com

The pet I’ll never forget: Luke, the blind dog whose unconditional love made me live again

He is an Australian shepherd dog who navigates the world with fearless joy. When I had two heart attacks, his unwavering devotion helped save me
Luke, a blind Australian shepherd, came to us seven years ago, after we rescued him from a working horse farm. Even though he can’t see, Luke moves around with a fearlessness that is inspiring.He compensates with his other senses; Luke can smell and hear at an astonishing level, that’s how he notices things. But he also seems to understand t
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