Inspiring stories

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A guide dog owner and his guide dog walk along a pavement together

Read about how guide dogs have supported their owners in navigating everyday challenges helping them to get out and about with confidence.

Rehomed golden Labrador Ossie lying in the sun

Some of our hardworking dogs need rehoming because they’ve either retired or been withdrawn from training. Read about their journey to a new loving home.

Sighted guide volunteer sitting with cane user

Our My Sighted Guide volunteers give people with sight loss the opportunity to form friendships, gain more independence and experience new things.

Ruby sitting in a plastic tunnel at a My Time to Play session

We are there every step of the way for the children and families we support, read about how their lives have changed as a result of the services we provide.

Rach and guide dog puppy in training Yuri

Our volunteers have an amazing impact, read the stories from those who have helped make a huge difference.

Jack with guide dog puppy John

Leaving a gift in your Will can help provide a guide dog partnership for life, read how this has made a life changing difference to our guide dog owners.

A smiling guide dog owner with her guide dog sitting in a café

Donating a gift in memory is a wonderful tribute that enables us to provide our services to those who need it, have a look at how and who this has helped.

Read about Barry, a Guide Dog Mobility Specialist, and how his role at Guide Dogs helps change lives.