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MIRA Foundation USA was founded in 2008 by Bob and Elaine Baillie after Bob suffered from complications during coronary bypass surgery which resulted in his total loss of vision. Initially despondent for some length of time, Bob was encouraged by friends to travel to MIRA Canada where he was paired with his magnificent Bernese Mountain guide dog, Devon. As Bob’s spouse, Elaine also struggled with the aftermath of Bob’s blindness and the life altering changes that ensued. It didn’t take very long, however, for both of them to recognize that Devon was making a huge and positive impact on both their lives. Bob’s newly acquired freedom and independence with Devon to guide him opened up a whole new world.

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