Kiaya (Middle) lives in Waterford, Michigan, with her owner, Jessica Van Husen (Picture: Facebook)

For humans afflicted by blindness, a guide dog can prove to be an invaluable source of support.

But it turns out that they’re pretty good at doing the same job for their own species too, after the younger siblings of a blind dog became her guide.

Kiaya, a 10-year-old Akita, lost both eyes after she was diagnosed with glaucoma.

But now, siblings Keller, 2, and Cass, 8, have become her guide to stop her from bumping into things.


Speaking to WXYZ, owner Jessica Van Husen, from Michigan, explained: ‘I think she would be lost without them.

Kiaya is looked after by Keller and Cass (Picture: Facebook)

‘She relies on them. When they are coming in from the back yard they rub up against her. They guide her.



And the vet who originally removed Kiaya’s eyes described the situation as ‘remarkable’.

‘It’s clear the other dogs are trying to protect her. Their sense of loyalty is really remarkable’, Dr Gwen Sila said.

Kiaya relaxes with her siblings (Picture: Facebook)

Describing their incredible routine, Jessica added: ‘Cass always allows Kiaya to get to her food dish first and waits for her to start eating.

‘When I take them in the car, he leans against her to keep her steady because she sometimes gets a little off kilter. He also loves to groom her.

‘Cass definitely took the role upon himself to guide her around the yard which made me of course cry my eyes out.

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‘I hope others will see them and realize that a special needs pet deserves a chance. It takes a little effort, but it’s absolutely worth it.’

Adorable.