Spanish speaking Husky becomes permanently blind one month after being adopted, first time dog owners seek advice on how to give him the best quality of life: 'He still likes to play fetch even if he can't see'

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Briana Viser • Writer and Editor
Aug 22, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

The powers of love far transcend difficulties. Remember that when everything seems to be going wrong. 

Getting a dog is a huge responsibility, and not a decision to take lightly. Getting a puppy is an entirely different thing, and a realm that's much more work than getting an adult and trained dog. You really have to sacrifice much more time and energy, you have to train the puppy to do everything on its own. In this story, a couple adopts a 3 year old Husky from Texas, and he's moved to Ohio where the couple lives. Not only are they first time dog owners, but they've also never had a puppy. They were told he was healthy, but a month after adopting him they saw he was blind. After several vet visits and even going to the ER, he was deemed legally blind. They're doing everything they can to keep him happy and healthy, but since they've never had a husky, they really wonder what's the best way to navigate this situation. They realize that they need to treat him differently, and with more attention. They also have three special needs cats, so this family certainly has their hands full. They want to make sure the husky, Hades, has a comfortable life while also not straining his eyes and making them worse. They seek wholesome internet advice on how to train him around new people and new dogs, and even the best way to treat him at home. He still likes to be active, run, and play. Being blind doesn't stop him from playing fetch and enjoying parks! Animal instincts are still there, and doggo enjoyment of the world is something he still has. 

It's absolutely beautiful to see how people band together to give advice for a couple in need. Helping this doggo have the best quality of life he has is inspiring, and it's inspiring to see that he can still enjoy life despite being blind. 

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    Hello! One month ago I adopted a almost 3 year old husky from Texas, whom I've named Hades. He
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    was transported to Ohio. I was told he was healthy with no problems but upon arrival he had hyphema
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    and over this past month he has gone blind. Ive brought him to the vet and er several times during this
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    past month but it was in vain had he was offically diagnosed as permanently blind today.
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    He still has his eyes and we are in treatment to try and retain then for the time being. He is offically out
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    of the cone i was told to keep him in over the last month. At this time I do not have the money to
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    remove his eyes but I was told his pressures are lower enough it should be fine to leave them for now.
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    Anyway, im looking for some advice as both a new husky owner and now a owner to a blind dog.
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    Ive previously had dogs growing up byt never just on my own. I have not had a blind animal before
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    however I do have 3 special needs cats. They do have their claws.
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    I want to make sure Hades has a comfortable life while also not straining and making his eyes
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    worse. Any advice on how best to train him around new people and dogs, at home or in general would
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    be appreciated. I want to make sure he can still be active, run and play. He still likes to play fetch even if he cant see.
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    If anyone has any tech recommendations that would be beneficial to assist him would also be helpful.
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    Thank you! Edit: Thank you everyone! I appreciate all the advice I've been given. Its been helpful in such an
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    overwhelming situation. Hades first day without his cone on has been good! He seem to know his way around the house quite well
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    already. We started new drops today and im starting vocal training with him. I have new puzzle, scent training and sound
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    based toys on the way for him. Along with a clicker and dog whistle. Ill also be looking into some professional trainer for him.
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  • This is just precious. This family really cares about him, and really wants to put the work into making him happy. It's so inspiring to see this kind of thing in people. Some people just don't have that kindness in them. And it's even more inspiring to see that strangers on the internet are here to help. 

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    He is still in the process of learning English. (He was previously trained in Spanish.) And hes in the middle of service dog training. (This is on
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    pause till he is more comfortable without his eyes) This sub has been very helpful and has helped
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    provide some very high hopes he'll live a long happy life even without his eye sight.
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