How A Dog Rebuilt A Blind Man's Life

“This is the greatest joke life has played on me.”
When Alvin lost his sight at 31, the loss of his independence also caused him to fall into anxiety and depression - before redemption came in the form of a four-legged friend.
This is the journey of Alvin and his guide dog Seretta, and how she helped him get back on his feet.
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[@OGS.Official]

YNWA!!! Do give us some support by liking, subscribing and sharing, will mean a lot to us.

[@jcks7]

I think Seretta deserves an award. But then she has Alvin already.

[@OGS.Official]

🥺

[@condorX2]

Ha! I'm glad you catch his name. I keep seeing Seretta on the subtitles. Not to be rude.. I keep seeing him going on a bus on his own. I rarely see the dog doing any signature tasks. I'm guessing he just use her as a free companion xD Question: I always wonder how blind people cook or how they live their life while being blind. Cheers for sharing this with us. I hope smart AI or robots will help the blinds get their independence.

[@aaleyahsanez2552]

@@condorX2 he mentioned that Seretta was less than a month away from turning 10 and that it is required for guide dogs to retire at 10 and by now she's probably already 10 or even 11 so I'm not sure if you missed after she retires she will be a house pet ..hope that helps

[@oliviajusuf1843]

I’m wiping my tears as I’m watching this 😭

[@kwen1010]

Oh... so cute when he told the story about pep talk with Seretta and smiling while saying she still make mistakes occasionally.

[@duckseatingbread]

When Seretta gazed at him at 5:06, it was as if she wanted to tell him how much she loves him too...crying!!!

[@GC-bm8nl]

A great story. When a guide dog is wearing a harness it is working so don’t call or pat it. You might distract the dog from the tasks it is doing and could even put the dog and its handler in danger. Guide dogs provide constant companionship and can help combat loneliness and depression. Another way to assist blind people is to speak to and acknowledge them first.

[@paulinewong5906]

Dog is always man's best friend. God bless both of you

[@jiarui1312]

I’m crying so hard after watching this! I do hope the public acceptance towards guide dogs spreads, their job is to help their owners to get on track with their life and be normal. Don’t shun them, they deserve to be just like any house pet and their owners deserve to be just like any of us.

[@Samantha-gr1bg]

Seretta is so beautiful. They are blessed to have each other❤️

[@SundayBoy72]

Thank you Alvin.

[@jjenevievee]

This is my tutor's husband and I see Seretta almost every day❤️✨

[@xiongmao79]

Do lucky 😊

[@bl00dcrimson]

Send my squishy regards to seretta then 😁😁

[@erismiracle9779]

He is married? Ok 👍🏻 thought he is single just living with seretta.. do send my regards! Thank you 😊

[@Jejdjejbfjf]

You have tuition everyday? Poor thing!

[@prolikereal2]

@@erismiracle9779 the family photo at his table implies he has a family with children too likely

[@justinz.4069]

Don't take anything for granted, be grateful that we are able to see the screen right now. Hope he's doing okay now with his cute guidedog

[@isadioregoh1134]

Oh man... absolutely loved this video, so so cute! Thank u Our Grandfather Story and Alvin for sharing your story. P.s. omg the shot of seretta at 4:39 ahhhh straight into my heart!

[@chelseafonseka5683]

Is it me or am I wiping my tears as I watch this, it bring so much emotions 🙏🏼😢

[@taneunice5529]

Too touching!! Man's best best friend!!

[@klutzyouare]

Couldn't control my tears.. The love from dogs is so unconditional.. every dog is special, but I'm sure Seretta is extraordinary. Thank you for loving and taking care of your human!

[@karmadekye1262]

Singapore still has not done enough for guide dogs. Not enough awareness and support. I have seen people approaching blind people in malls telling them that they cant have dogs in the malls.

[@shahvei]

Thank you Seretta for all your hard work you sweetheart.. enjoy your retirement darling 💗💗💗

[@theverity126]

Thank you Alvin & Seretta for sharing your story

[@tonyquek6157]

Thank you for sharing Alvin.

[@lavenderandwoods7804]

thats why i choose friend with dog than human. hope they well!

[@marktan8074]

The hardest part about having a guide dog or a pet dog... is having to say good-bye 😢

[@irenelim7981]

Golden retriever is one of the friendliest dog. Calm, quiet n hardly bark.

[@nakoF1030]

Seretta definitely will feel your love for her, sir.

[@boyan619]

and do take NOTE that a Guide Dog is NOT a pet

[@SuccessforLifester]

If you keen on this story, there is a HK film about a blind man and his guide dog. Actor name is Ren Da Hua

[@cassy3642]

So touching! The love and bond is beautiful!

[@erismiracle9779]

This is really touching! Thanks for sharing

[@brandonlow8942]

Thanks for the great story.. Alvin determination and darkness was not an easy journey.. it’s good to continuous living the fullest

[@cr899]

Thank you. Dogs are angels.

[@blythegta]

The content you guys create... thank you for teaching me through Ur videos ❤️

[@MinnnnKwok]

WHY are u guys making me cry at 1pm on a wednesday afternoon

[@fenrirxj]

great story, thanks for sharing

[@bowlampar]

A dog not only can provide assistance for you to navigate around neighborhood better, he can also become a good companion and buddy when you are alone. Treat him right and be grateful to him. 😏😏

[@StarrySunnie]

It is very touching story. Thank you very much for sharing this with me.

[@abduljalilyakubu-rc2bh]

man's true friend

[@enableasia9790]

GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU! Continue yr advocacy work! Hugz

[@onghockchwee2342]

Beautiful Story

[@Zenus21]

OGS awesome vid Such a adorable GR

[@kityfresh]

So touching. 😭

[@kumarik9027]

oh man! this is a very heart touching story😑

[@GordonNeo]

Chanced upon this video just 2 days before Seretta's 10th Birthday! We love you!!

[@chesl2923]

this brought a tear to my eye. one day i will own a fluffy, lovely golden retriever doggo. :" )

[@entertainment1443]

How wonderful and awesome is to see the beauty of the world and witnesses an unconditional love 😍 between A guide Dog and blind man. Thanks God for your beautiful body that you given to me. I will always cherish it and take care of it.

[@MsHantubelau]

Thank god I continue to watch this He looks so happy now

[@m1wkk]

dogs are really a man's best friend #ynwa

[@endi4654]

Awww. I don't know why I'm tearing. Pretty sad to know Seretta is very old.

[@asyranaqid644]

What an amazing dog!

[@fi0nne]

To be honest. If i see anyone with the walking stick that the disabled use or with a guide dog. I approach, who tf cares if that person looks blind or not

[@hhxlegacy]

5:18 🥰

[@soonsl_muffin_damien]

The guide dog is like his wife, so loving

[@jennifer-oc6io]

God bless animals

[@meowsyy]

Is Alvin going to get a new guide dog? Thank you for sharing!

[@OGS.Official]

Yes, he’s in the process of applying for one :)

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

That's so nice to hear! It's good that he has gone from not accepting working with a dog to really loving having a guide dog by his side.

[@vanlimm5]

Cute dog

[@munster1404]

I rather lose my limbs, or my hearing than the ability to see.

[@Alice12578]

Could he do a "can ask meh?"

[@OGS.Official]

We previously featured some people with disabilities on Can Ask Meh, watch them here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp2qdKalq7GilZY :)

[@maricarpatubo7581]

Dog can understand yuo and listen to yuo they very cute, hi serreta too pretty

[@humectanianha8261]

Pls be well and happy 💕

[@NotSoFat]

I'm a cat person but I super super love labs

[@seanloh860]

@Grandfatherstory interesting!

[@OGS.Official]

To find out more about Guide Dogs in Singapore (and the dos/don'ts when you encounter one), visit www.guidedogs.org.sg! You can also support their work at www.giving.sg/gds/igdd2021 :)

[@Cynthia-AllYouNeedIsLove]

❤❤❤

[@78volka]

❤️❤️

[@alvintan2970]

❤️

[@ProjectElf]

are u gonna get another guide dog after seretta retires?

[@zulkamuradin3918]

GREAT VIDEO......but #COYG

[@kehidupankanada]

😢❤🐶

[@rosalyng1979]

Marine Paraders unite!

[@TheSimlol]

Looks like a typo in the thumbnail

[@sourdurian2839]

dogs really are the best creatures on earth. #YNWA

Who is chopping onions again??

[@easyrecipesanddeliciousfoo2954]

💖🌸💖🌸💖

[@sensenmadian3892]

Life is no guarantee even you are master degree

[@redmachine7312]

Ynwa!

[@stevenheng3336]

YNWA

[@evannewu]

Why must guide dog retire at 10yo?

[@yongsuanlin6255]

🍎

[@sgpropertybuyertherapy]

jia you

[@knock-knockwhosthere9933]

Maybe if he put on a pair of shades, public might not mistaken him as being a guide dog trainer and would make good any confusion.

[@sourest_lem]

Who thought Seretta was an Air Stewardess he met on the plane?

[@Shawon66]

🙋

[@Hana-ey5le]

me too 🤦‍♀️

[@satinroses569]

Me three ✋🏻

[@badboi888]

At least money is not a worry for this guy

[@condorX2]

Not to be rude.. I keep seeing him going on a bus on his own. I rarely see the dog doing any signature tasks. I'm guessing he just use her as a free companion xD Question: I always wonder how blind people cook or how they live their life while being blind. Cheers for sharing this with us. I can't wait for smart AI to help the blind.

[@xiongmao79]

He already mentioned, Seretta is 10 years old, reaching retiring age, long journey guiding can be very tedious for her, probably he didn't want her to exhaust herself...

[@xiongmao79]

There are OM specialists or occupational therapists to teach them how to adjust their current appliances to adapt n accomplish normal ADLs and IADLs, such as cooking, ironing, etc...