Molly Burke, a YouTuber, suffered from retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited eye condition. Typically, the signs and symptoms appear at an early age. Night blindness is one symptom and it can lead to tunnel vision and, in severe cases, complete blindness.
Molly had known about her disability since she was a child, and she had hoped to obtain a service dog to help her.
Molly got Gallop through the Mira Foundation, which trains service dogs for individuals with disabilities. Gallop was a mix of Labrador Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog. He inherited his parents’ greatest qualities, thus he was gentle, intellectual, alert, devoted, and hardworking.
Most people believe that blind individuals are powerless and that their guide dogs make all of their decisions once they leave the house. In the end, it actually came right down to mutual trust.
Gallop could rely on Molly to make the initial judgment when crossing the street. Molly has no choice but to rely on her other senses to determine whether or not it was safe to go. As a result, she had to put her faith in Gallop to determine whether she had made the proper decision. Gallop may make a personal decision to disobey Molly if he felt threatened.
Gallop had a significant impact on Molly’s life – he gave Molly hope.
Molly was capable of acting on her own. She was willing to meet new people and take on new challenges. She was able to model and work in the highly competitive fashion and beauty industry despite her impairment.
Molly gave Gallop his purpose in life. He, like everyone else, needed a reason for being alive. Gallop was a genuinely generous animal. It’s ingrained in his DNA to be able to offer and be something to others.
Gallop was more than just a companion. He was an important element of Molly’s life that she couldn’t afford to lose. They had created a profound closeness that no other relationship could match because they were always together.
Source: Superpower Dogs
