In the Philippines, service dogs are almost non-existent. But there is one guide dog that services not a blind human, but a blind dog! Ginger, a Golden Retriever mix is almost 13 years old, and she's the best friend. and guide dog to Kimchi, a totally-blind Cocker Spaniel who was rescued from the streets in 2012. When found, Kimchi was thin, mangy, with flea-infested matted fur. He was so weak, and almost completely blind. He was adopted by Eric and Thea, because their dog at that time, Ginger, chose him. She growled at all the other dogs save for Kimchi. They soon became best friends and in 2015, when Kimchi went totally blind, Ginger became his guide when they go out.

In the video, Ginger can be seen guiding Kimchi while they are at the park in the UPLB Campus, just south of Metro Manila, the capital city of the Philippines. Kimchi trusts Ginger completely that he follows her without any hesitation.

It was this unique relationship that made a video of theirs go viral in September and October 2018. That particular video showed Ginger patiently guiding Kimchi down the stairs. It was shared by numerous media companies around the world and garnered massive interest to the tune of over 20M views combined on FB. The international doggo celebrities are actually involved in mental health awareness activities back home. They are often invited to schools, companies, government agencies, hospitals, and senior homes to provide animal-assisted intervention, and humane education.

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IG: @ginger.and.kimchi
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