Life has been smooth for Leo, a 7-year-old Rottweiler, who grew up in a comfortable farmhouse in Chittoor. Playing among the unkempt grass that lined the lanes, chasing flies and making friends with the neighbours. However, loss of vision in both eyes last year changed Leo from being a sociable animal to a frightened one – yet, he managed to adapt. Leo would walk criss-cross to avoid a collision. Despite the restricted movement, vision loss enhanced his sense of hearing and smell, though not enough to save him on bad days. There have been times when a sharp metal object…
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Laasya Shekhar is an independent journalist based in Chennai with previous stints in Newslaundry, Citizen Matters and Deccan Chronicle. Laasya holds a Masters degree in Journalism from Bharathiar University and has written extensively on environmental issues, women and child rights, and other critical social and civic issues. She tweets at @plaasya.