When a Taxi Dropped a Blind Man Off at the Wrong House, His Guide Dog Saved the Day

In Vernon, British Columbia, what started as a normal evening out turned into a scary situation for Roland, a blind man who depends on his guide dog. Thanks to the amazing skills of his loyal companion, this story has a happy ending.

A Night Out Gone Wrong

Roland had spent the evening at the Army and Navy Club. Around 11 PM, he was ready to head home with his guide dog, Dodger. The bartender helped Roland call a taxi, just like any other night.

During the ride, Roland noticed something unusual - the trip was taking longer than it should have. Roland's home is on a street that can be hard to find in the dark, so he tried to help by giving the driver directions.

But the taxi driver insisted his GPS would get them there. A few minutes later, the car stopped for drop-off.

Stranded in an Unknown Location

After thanking and paying the driver, Roland walked toward what he thought was his house. He quickly realized this wasn't his home at all. He heard the taxi pause briefly before driving away completely.

There Roland stood, in the dark, with no idea where he was or how far from home he might be. No phone to call for help. No landmarks he could recognize.

Dodger to the Rescue

But Roland wasn't alone - he had Dodger. With no other options, Roland put Dodger's work harness back on and simply said, "Dodger, find a way home."

Despite being in an unfamiliar neighborhood in complete darkness, Dodger didn't hesitate. The loyal guide dog confidently led Roland through the streets.

An estimated three blocks later, they arrived at their familiar doorstep. Roland was home safe, all thanks to Dodger's amazing sense of direction and dedication.

The Most Reliable GPS

When they finally reached home, Roland gave Dodger the biggest hug. He's deeply grateful to have what he calls "the most reliable form of GPS there is" - a loyal guide dog who always knows where home is.

This remarkable story reminds us of the incredible bond between service animals and their owners. When technology failed and human help wasn't available, it was Dodger's intelligence and loyalty that brought Roland safely home.