Guide dog owner inspiring stories
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![A smiling James with his arm around Comet sitting outside](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/gd-inspiring-stories/james-and-comet-inspiring-stories.jpg)
Read how guide dog Comet helped James to discover his love of travelling.
![A guide dog owner and his guide dog walking along a pavement](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/homepage/brand-brothers-jan-2023/a-guide-dog-owner-and-his-guide-dog-walking-along-a-pavement.jpg)
Read how Josh was able to get his confidence after he was matched with guide dog Ringo.
![Devante and guide dog Mack sit in their living room.](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/lifeline-24/dee-and-mack-in-their-home-lifeline.jpg)
Read how Mack the guide dog has changed Devante’s life by giving him confidence, independence, and a smile back on his face.
![Hilary smiles to camera while sitting in an armchair.](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/hilary/hilary-1.jpg)
Five years ago, Hilary's vision deteriorated. Find out how with the help of Guide Dogs, Hilary is out walking every day with her white cane.
![Margaret stands smiling in the sunshine, holding a long cane.](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/lifeline-24/maragret-lifeline-1.jpg)
![Hester sits on a bench smiling, on a snow covered ski slope.](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/c5-puppy-school/hester-skiing-2.jpg)
Hester and her family were first introduced to Guide Dogs when she was seven-years-old. Find out about Hester’s buddy dog, Dash, and her new guide dog, Pickle.
![Guide dog owner, Charles, sits on a low wall with his guide dog at his feet.](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/gd-inspiring-stories/2024/charles1.jpg)
The challenges of navigating a new campus and city and deteriorating eyesight meant Charles was becoming a recluse. But guide dog Carlo gave him so much confidence.
![Jaina and Martin sit on a bench with Martin's dogs, including Laura](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/itv-2023/jaina-and-martin.jpg)
Read about Jaina's journey with guide dog Laura, and how the pair featured in an ITV documentary.
![Lorna, her guide dog Yarren, and her son Rex, stand in a park.](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/gd-inspiring-stories/2024/lorna3.jpg)
Lorna’s guide dog Yarren has completely changed her life, taking the worry out of activities like taking the kids to school and soft play. Discover their story.
![](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/samara-inspiring-story-784-x-441-px.jpg)
Read how guide dog Yuma, helped Samara become more confident and independent in herself.
![Taylor and her guide dog walk along a sunny path together.](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/gd-inspiring-stories/2024/taylor2.jpg)
Taylor felt her world change when she went on her first matching walk with guide dog Jilly. Discover more about their partnership.
![Scott and guide dog Milo standing together in a forest with a Christmas tree in the foreground](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/scott-and-milo/sap-case-study-1-top-784-x-441.jpg)
Read about Scott and Milo's special partnership and how guide dog Milo changed life for Scott and his family.
![Lena's story about her guide dog](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/gd-inspiring-stories/lena-picture-v2.jpg)
Alex is Lena’s fourth guide dog. Each of her guide dogs have been so different, and she’s excited to see where this new chapter will take them. Read their story.