Today marks International Women's Day, a day earmarked to celebrate the indomitable spirit of women across the globe. I find myself reflecting on my journey, not just as a woman but as a blind woman navigating a world designed for the sighted.
Jack aged 27, is living with an eye condition called Optic Atrophy. Jack describes his condition as like having tunnel vision through a small pin hole and he does not have any peripheral vision.
Guide Dogs provided support to Jack though their Vision Rehabilitation Service.
Two guide dog brothers born nearly a decade ago have been reunited in Coventry, where they can’t wait to spend their golden years together.
Gorgeous Gershwin, the only standard poodle in our breeding scheme, has recently found love and sired his third litter of puppies for Guide Dogs, who are due around Valentine’s Day.
Being a Guide Dogs volunteer means being part of a community, no matter who you are, where you come from, or what you do. Guide Dogs volunteers are united in making a difference to people with sight loss, but that doesn’t mean volunteering is one size fits all. Our volunteers are a unique bunch with different interests, motivations, hobbies and inspirations – so here are just a few reasons to join our community.
We are extremely excited to share that Guide Dogs has been chosen to feature in the BBC’s first Lifeline Appeal of the year! Lifeline aims to provide an opportunity for raising money and awareness to a variety of charities via a televised appeal.
How this winter's temperature and weather affects your dog really comes down to your dog’s breed, age and condition. Older, smaller and short-coated dogs will struggle much more in this freezing weather than their younger, fitter and fluffier counterparts.
A guide dog mum named Puds has fulfilled her Christmas destiny by giving birth to a litter at the most festive time of year. The proud four-year-old golden retriever welcomed nine healthy puppies on 7 December.
