A YouTuber named Molly Burke had a genetic eye disorder called retinitis pigmentosa. Typically, the symptoms would start at a young age. Night blindness would progress to tunnel vision and, for some people, total visual loss.
Since childhood, Molly had been aware of her condition’s nature, and she expected to get a service dog to assist her.
Molly got Gallop from Mira Foundation, an organization that provides service dogs to people with special needs. Gallop was part Bernese Mountain dog and part Labrador Retriever. He got the best traits of his parentage, so he was gentle, intelligent, alert, loyal, and hard-working.
Most people think that blind people were totally helpless and that the guide dogs solely made the decisions once they stepped outside. In truth, it was a case of trusting one another.
When crossing the street, Gallop could trust Molly to make the initial decision. Molly had to rely on her other senses to decide whether it’s safe to cross. In turn, she had to trust Gallop to evaluate whether she made the right decision. Gallop could make an independent decision to disobey Molly when he perceived any dangers.
Gallop made a big difference in Molly’s life. He brought hope to Molly.
Molly was able to act independently. She was open to meeting new people and taking on new opportunities. Despite her disability, she was able to be a model and worked in a very competitive fashion and beauty industry.
Molly provided Gallop with a purpose. Like everyone else, he needed a reason for his existence. Gallop was naturally generous. It’s etched in the core of his being to be able to give something and be something to someone.
Gallop was more than a pet. He was a part of Molly that was too valuable to lose. Since they were always together, they had developed a deep bond that no other relationship could match.
Source: Superpower Dogs via YouTube