More than 360,000 people are registered blind in the United Kingdom and the majority of these people will depend on their fellow guide dogs on a daily basis. Each day, hundreds of dogs are trained to become companions for the (more…)
Scotland gears up for Guide Dogs Week
For hundreds of years, blind people have been assisted by guide dogs in everything from simply crossing the road to collecting their mail from the letterbox. Next week, to raise awareness of (more…)
For hundreds of years, blind people have been assisted by guide dogs in everything from simply crossing the road to collecting their mail from the letterbox. Next week, to raise awareness of (more…)
Guide dog makes life worth living for owner
A blind man who was struggling with depression has had his life turned round, thanks to his award-winning canine companion, Dez.
For some time, John Tovey had (more…)
A blind man who was struggling with depression has had his life turned round, thanks to his award-winning canine companion, Dez.
For some time, John Tovey had (more…)
Guide dog owner awarded for his inspiration
Scott Cunningham is a blind man with a passion for life. His motivation to live every day as if it were his last has led him to achieve many things, including climbing Ben Nevis. However, none of this would have been possible if (more…)
Scott Cunningham is a blind man with a passion for life. His motivation to live every day as if it were his last has led him to achieve many things, including climbing Ben Nevis. However, none of this would have been possible if (more…)
Super Pet Dog Competition raises money for disabled pet owners
Many disabled pet owners will count on their canines to help them with daily duties, such as walking across the road, getting the post and answering the telephone. Because they are so heavily relied upon, the (more…)
Many disabled pet owners will count on their canines to help them with daily duties, such as walking across the road, getting the post and answering the telephone. Because they are so heavily relied upon, the (more…)
Woman refused flight as guide dog required papers
A blind woman was refused boarding due to her guide dog not having the correct documentation.
The airline, easyJet, has offered an apology to Joanna who was stopped from getting aboard her flight due to her guide dog’s papers.
Joanna Jones was forced to fly from Belfast to Gatwick with her guide dog aboard a completely different airline.
The dog did have on a collar tag and a harness, that’s given to official guide dogs, but Joanna was informed that the dog required a certificate for the return journey.
The airline did transfer Joanna to another flight after they were contacted by the Guide Dogs Association in Belfast.
Barry Toner, Joanna’s fiancé, who also requires an assistance dog, spoke of how he had a telephone (more…)
A blind woman was refused boarding due to her guide dog not having the correct documentation.
The airline, easyJet, has offered an apology to Joanna who was stopped from getting aboard her flight due to her guide dog’s papers.
Joanna Jones was forced to fly from Belfast to Gatwick with her guide dog aboard a completely different airline.
The dog did have on a collar tag and a harness, that’s given to official guide dogs, but Joanna was informed that the dog required a certificate for the return journey.
The airline did transfer Joanna to another flight after they were contacted by the Guide Dogs Association in Belfast.
Barry Toner, Joanna’s fiancé, who also requires an assistance dog, spoke of how he had a telephone (more…)
Birmingham Alabama helps train up leader dogs
Leader Dogs being trained are often seen in Birmingham and, on an average day, a few of the dogs can be seen walking around the town, restaurants or shops.
Founded by three Detroit area Lions Club members in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester is there to provide the blind with a trained guide dog. This scheme was so successful that around 270 people every year are placed with a completely trained up dog as their guide, and this is a free of charge service for them.
There are about one in three of the puppies that make it through the training regime and then become (more…)
Leader Dogs being trained are often seen in Birmingham and, on an average day, a few of the dogs can be seen walking around the town, restaurants or shops.
Founded by three Detroit area Lions Club members in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester is there to provide the blind with a trained guide dog. This scheme was so successful that around 270 people every year are placed with a completely trained up dog as their guide, and this is a free of charge service for them.
There are about one in three of the puppies that make it through the training regime and then become (more…)
Military dogs to be honoured on Veterans’ day for help on September 11th
There will be some canine heroes honoured this Veterans’ Day in Washington for their help, both in America and overseas, during September 11th.
Dogs will be visiting the House Veterans Affairs Committee for their help with September 11th and will be receiving the first-ever American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards for their help and bravery in the Pentagon, Iraq and also at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The awards will be televised and wil (more…)
There will be some canine heroes honoured this Veterans’ Day in Washington for their help, both in America and overseas, during September 11th.
Dogs will be visiting the House Veterans Affairs Committee for their help with September 11th and will be receiving the first-ever American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards for their help and bravery in the Pentagon, Iraq and also at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. The awards will be televised and wil (more…)
New home for blind Great Dane and trusty guide dog
It’s the end result that everyone wanted for blind Great Dane, Lily and her friend Maddison, who is now her guide dog.
When readers of the Daily Mail heard of these two special dogs searching for a home together, they were inundated with dog lovers everywhere offering to give them a loving home.
The family deemed most suitable to continue the care for these dogs was the Williams family from Crewe in Cheshire. The dogs will now leave their current home at the Dogs Trust centre in Shrewsbury and will start their new lives at a new home.
Lily, now six, was just a young puppy when it was discovered she was suffering from a rare (more…)
It’s the end result that everyone wanted for blind Great Dane, Lily and her friend Maddison, who is now her guide dog.
When readers of the Daily Mail heard of these two special dogs searching for a home together, they were inundated with dog lovers everywhere offering to give them a loving home.
The family deemed most suitable to continue the care for these dogs was the Williams family from Crewe in Cheshire. The dogs will now leave their current home at the Dogs Trust centre in Shrewsbury and will start their new lives at a new home.
Lily, now six, was just a young puppy when it was discovered she was suffering from a rare (more…)
Guide dog savaged in Bull Terrier attack
A seeing eye dog was left covered in blood after it was attacked by another dog in a supermarket in Leith.
The savage incident lasted more than five minutes, as staff leaped to the defence of two-year-old Una and tried repeatedly to free her from the jaws of a bull terrier in the Duke Street outlet of Tesco.
Elaine MacKenzie, who owns Una, recounted the terrifying incident to The Scotsman:
“I popped in to do a bit of shopping and as I walked towards the exit I stopped to make sure I’d put everything in my bag and all of a sudden this dog, that was tied to the shopping baskets holder, just flew at us.
“Una made a noise that can only be described as a scream as this dog got hold (more…)
A seeing eye dog was left covered in blood after it was attacked by another dog in a supermarket in Leith.
The savage incident lasted more than five minutes, as staff leaped to the defence of two-year-old Una and tried repeatedly to free her from the jaws of a bull terrier in the Duke Street outlet of Tesco.
Elaine MacKenzie, who owns Una, recounted the terrifying incident to The Scotsman:
“I popped in to do a bit of shopping and as I walked towards the exit I stopped to make sure I’d put everything in my bag and all of a sudden this dog, that was tied to the shopping baskets holder, just flew at us.
“Una made a noise that can only be described as a scream as this dog got hold (more…)
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