I met Coal on a bright, sunshiny day in the Plaza. Thinking that a dog with goggles is a bit unusual, I talked to the owner who informed me that Coal has a serious degenerative eye disease called pannus. The sun could blind him if his eyes are not protected. He is a patient and loving animal.
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ReplyDeleteCoal's owners are to be commended for recognizing the problem. Now Coal can still get out and be sociable with the help of his 'doggles'!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to Coal!!
ReplyDeleteHe is CUTE!:)
I laught
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful dog- he must be very clever to accept the need to wear those goggles.
ReplyDeleteChrissy at Manchester: a photo a day at Mancunian Wave
and a pretty cool dude in his shades, too.
ReplyDeleteNice find. He's so cute. I hope he continues to cope well with his eye issue.
ReplyDeleteoh he is so cute! i'm glad his owners are sympathetic to his eye condition.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a heartwarming photo and story to start out my day. Thank you so much for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so cute and stylish with the glasses. Sorry its for a medical reason.
ReplyDeleteAWWW What a beautiful doggy. I'm so sorry he has to wear those to protect his delicate eyes. This is a treasure for sure.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Texas.
awww...what a sweet baby!!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely dog and obviously comfortable in his specs. Never heard of this eye condition - good to know.
ReplyDeleteIt just makes me want to give Coal a hug.
ReplyDeleteGetting ready for a walk must be interesting! He looks delightful.
ReplyDeleteThat's one cool dude of a dog! Glad he likes his goggles & glad the owner is so attention to his vision health.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking dog.
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame about Coal's eye problem, but have to say he still manages to look super cool in his eyeware! Lovely pictures Kate.
ReplyDeletehe looks so cool!!
ReplyDeleteHe looks like he is ready to fly! How much longer are you in town, Kate?
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine what my dog would do to the goggles if I put them on him. But I know he would learn to tolerate them if I asked him to, just like Coal has. Good luck to Coal, he is a beautiful dog.
ReplyDeleteSo poignant! He is a beautiful animal and that's a tough affliction for a dog. Fortunately, he can still smell!
ReplyDeleteHe does look cool!
ReplyDeletePretty cool in those shades! I love white dogs.
ReplyDeleteI used to regularly see a "doggled" dog hanging his head out a car window as he rode by near my office. I was glad to see his eyes protected and he seemed to love seeing the world from that moving perch. Pooches seem to be so wonderfully adaptable, as Coal attests!
ReplyDeleteawww! so glad he is protected and loved!
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What an interesting post, Kate. I have never heard of such a thing, probably because most dogs with the condition die early because they are not tended with the same care as these wonderful owners.
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And here I thought he just wore them to be cool.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous photo Kate and obviously such a caring owner. Despite the eye condition, the glasses make for a fascinating capture of Coal.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. Coal has a beautiful coat!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh...I'm so sad for Coal!!! But so happy he's got those cool goggles!!!
ReplyDeleteI think it's great that his owner and vet have been able to help Coal!
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