Thornton resident Paul Johns shares a special bond with his two guide dogs

Thornton resident Paul Johns with retired guide dog Keith (left) and his current guide dog Tate (right). Picture by Simone De Peak

Paul Johns knows too well the importance of guide dogs in the community and this International Guide Dog Day, Mr Johns is sharing his story of how his guide dog changed his life.

The Thornton resident was born with Dominant Optic Atrophy (DOA) and said he used to use a cane and was initially in denial about getting a guide dog.