Tag: Guide Dogs
International Guide Dogs Day – puppy named after Scotmid President
Scotmid President, Harry Cairney, who will retire at the end of this month, was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the Society with a gift that will change a life.
In a nod to his...
Scotmid will support Guide Dogs for the next year
Scotmid has taken the lead and chosen Guide Dogs as its barkingly brilliant charity companion, with plans to raise £250,000 over the course of the year long partnership.
The funding will enable Guide Dogs to...
Appeal for volunteers to support Guide Dogs in Edinburgh
Charity Guide Dogs is appealing for volunteers to get involved in its new fundraising groups being launched in Edinburgh.
The charity is currently hosting tea parties in the city, where people can find out more.
Community...
Lothian Buses staff meet two of their sponsored guide dog puppies
Staff at Lothian Buses recently enjoyed a visit from two of their sponsored guide dog puppies.
Lothian Buses has supported the charity Guide Dogs for over a year and has named three puppies with the...
Dalkeith pupils awarded £3,000 for the charity Guide Dogs following group project
Pupils at Dalkeith High School will make a difference to someone living with sight loss after being awarded £3,000 of funding for the charity Guide Dogs following a group project.
Nain Tara Raja, Louise Patterson,...
Charity Guide Dogs appealing for volunteers in capital
The charity Guide Dogs is appealing for people in Edinburgh to lend their support next month by volunteering for an hour.
Locals are being encouraged to attend one of the charity’s fundraising collections during Guide...
Dog owners across Scotland could face criminal charges if their dog attacks an assistance...
Dog owners across Scotland could face criminal charges if their dog attacks an assistance dog.
From January 2016 to September 2017, 25 dogs from Guide Dogs Scotland were attacked by other canines. Nine animals had...
Edinburgh residents learn skills to help people with sight loss
Guide Dogs Scotland is inviting Edinburgh residents to learn skills to safely guide those with sight loss in their community.
The charity, which supports blind and partially sighted people, is hosting a free training course...
Guide dogs appeal for businesses to house collection box
The charity Guide Dogs is appealing to businesses in Edinburgh to give a home to one of its life-size dog collection boxes.
Anyone interested in helping to raise vital funds by displaying one of the...
Could you raise money for Guide Dogs Scotland?
The Guide Dogs charity has issued an appeal this morning to any Edinburgh businesses who could help them raise money by siting one of their life-sized dog collection boxes in their premises.
If you have...
Molly gives up birthday presents to help guide dogs charity
A selfless Edinburgh youngster decided to give to charity instead of getting birthday presents so she could help people with sight loss.
Molly Roberts, from Portobello, asked for people to make a donation to the...
Lost Guide Dog – please look out for Tess
At about 3pm last Wednesday a guide dog went missing whilst on a free run with its owner. This happened near the Old Cemetery beside the river in Nairn - everyone, including local police,...
One in ten guide dog owners prefer…..their dogs!
Almost a quarter (23%) of dog owners think their dog is more reliable than anyone else, according to research published today.
The survey, commissioned by charity Guide Dogs, revealed that one in 10...
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