Local fundraisers in Barnstaple have won recognition this week for raising £13,000, funding a guide dog into a partnership with someone with sight loss. Thanks to these hard-working volunteers, guide dog Mac (pictured) is now fully funded to support someone with sight loss for her working dog career.
It costs around £55,000 to breed, train and support a guide dog throughout their life...
With the start of the New Year comes the first days of new beginnings, new adventures and new experiences. This year, why not do something really special? When we say volunteering for Guide Dogs is life changing, we’re not just talking about the people we’ll support. You’ll gain new skills; build confidence you never knew you had and have amazing experiences that you genuinely couldn’t find...
Guide Dogs and Dartmoor Zoological Society are delighted to announce a new pilot project, aimed at improving the customer experience for visitors who have a vision impairment.
This July, 22 members of staff and volunteers from the Zoo have received expert training and advice from Guide Dogs’ My Sighted Guide service.
Guide Dogs is currently piloting this new partner model, in...
