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TIL the deaf and blind disability rights advocate Helen Keller loved dogs, in particular Akitas. After a trip to Japan, she was given an Akita. When he passed away from distemper she was given his brother. She wrote an article on the danger of canine distemper.

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TIL the deaf and blind disability rights advocate Helen Keller loved dogs, in particular Akitas. After a trip to Japan, she was given an Akita. When he passed away from distemper she was given his brother. She wrote an article on the danger of canine distemper.

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