Retired Military Dog Gets Her Sight Back and a Second Chance at Playtime

For years, Linda served as a military working dog, putting her energy, intelligence, and determination to work. But even after retiring from service, this Belgian Malinois never lost her enthusiasm for one of her favorite activities: chomping on her beloved rubber toy. Then cataracts took away her sight, and something that once brought Linda so much happiness became frustrating. She could no longer see her toy during playtime, and when the game ended, she would continue searching for the rubber ball she loved so much. Fortunately, Linda’s story was about to take a remarkable turn. With help from a nonprofit dedicated to military working dogs and a team of veterinary eye specialists, this deserving canine veteran received a procedure that restored her vision and gave her another opportunity to enjoy the little things that make retirement special. Credit: Facebook A Military Hero Misses Her Favorite Game Linda may be retired, but she still has the energetic personality that makes Belgian Malinois such remarkable working dogs. According to Polar Eyes Veterinary Ophthalmology, she’s a high-drive dog who especially loves biting and chomping her rubber toy. For Linda, that toy was more t...