Victor helps Jenny regain her confidence
Gentle but quirky black Labrador, Victor, is helping Jenny reclaim her independence, her energy – and her life – after the loss of her beloved Guide Dog, Quinnell. Quinnell was…
Bringing Harmony to Ian’s life
Bringing Harmony to Ian’s life
They’ve only been together for about four months, but even in that time, Guide Dog Harmony has changed Ian’s life. Ian Preston’s vision deteriorated significantly four and a half years…
Hanging up the harness
Hanging up the harness
Supporters like yourself often ask us, ‘What happens to a Guide Dog when it retires?’ It’s a great question and one that Kim Ryan, Program Manager for Guide Dog Services,…
A new companion for Lee
A new companion for Lee
"When you’re using a cane, people steer clear of you, but when you’ve got a Guide Dog, people will speak to you and want to know about them. So I’d…
Dianne’s new journey with Sara
Dianne’s new journey with Sara
"Sara is so gentle and friendly, and we bonded instantly. It's as though she said, I'll have you; you can be mine." - Dianne, Guide Dog Handler Dianne lost her…
Yoda is guiding Phil through new beginnings
Yoda is guiding Phil through new beginnings
He picks things up so quickly and lets me focus on getting to my destination. – Phil When Phil Menzie started a new job this year, the change was made…
Harvey brings Emily happiness, safety and friendship
Harvey brings Emily happiness, safety and friendship
"He’s just brought so much love and happiness and increased Emily’s confidence." — mum, Wendy When we first introduced you to Emily Pettit in our August 2019 edition of Paw…
Clinton and Frankie
Clinton and Frankie
“We’re still in early days and I feel like there’s more we can do. But Frankie is a great companion and such a big part of my life now.” When…
Test drive a Guide Dog camp
Test drive a Guide Dog camp
"It was delightful to see the kids come out of their shells, to have fun, and share their stories and experiences with their peers." In January 2021 we held Tasmania's…
Karen and Taylor
Karen and Taylor
“I was staying at home and I didn’t want to go out and talk to people. I had no idea just how isolated I had become.” Before being placed with…
A constant companion
A constant companion
“I found myself relying on Pepper as a friend and companion more than ever before.” It has been a challenging year but thanks to your support Tasmanians like Sara who live with blindness or…
Wayne and Elly
Wayne and Elly
The start of a beautiful new relationship Devoted black Labrador, Elly, has changed Wayne Pollard’s life in just a few short weeks. When Wayne, a truck driver, developed blurred vision…
Max and Riley
Max and Riley
Max was having up to three very physical meltdowns a week. For Max’s mum, Melanie, these meltdowns often meant black eyes and fat lips. “There would be yelling and screaming...…
Emily and Harvey
Emily and Harvey
Emily Pettit has always been shy but now, with Guide Dog Harvey by her side, she is a young woman on a mission to share information and spread understanding in…
Anne and Billie
Anne and Billie
“Having Billie makes the world feel much friendlier, because before, it was all about obstacles, whereas now, it’s just about freedom.” Anne had been using a cane for several years…
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