I Support "guide Dogs" :-)

I've had a guide dog for a year now, and I'm so glad that people are prepared to support all the work that goes on in the background so that someone like me can stay independent and go everywhere I need to go.

My dog is brilliant at his job, and I can walk normally again, not needing to *****-foot about trying not to bump into things! He's also great fun when he's not at work, and is a great companion.

All this is possible because of fantastic public generosity, and we can never take it for granted.

I've known several dog guides and their people. I've seen the independence they can offer...and the happiness they bring their people.

I wanted to comment here hon but? I have a full blown story about guid dogs....I promise to write it soon and if I dont?Please remind me......I think you are awesome for writing this.....Huge hugs and a ginormous thimbs up hon!......:)

Awwwww! thank you so much my gorgeous darling girlie! thank you! :D You are a star babes! and i thank you, so much for your very lovely comment! :D :D <>

You rock. great cause indeed. It's marvelous to watch how these animals can help human and are creating a real symbiosis between them.. Great, nice supporter. Congrats !

Thank you for your support of guide dogs. I am a guide user and guide dogs make life much better for those of us that use them. Remember retired guide dogs need homes too.

I live in an area where the "Seeing Eye" have their roots. Dogs being trained are everywhere, on the sidewalks in town, learning their trade. They are truly magnificient. We get to see all the stages of training, the last of which is the owner and dog with a trainer. Many people in this area take the pups for one year so they can live in a family and turn them over at a year to see if they can make it through to the next level. These people have my deep respect. They love the pup for the whole year and then surrender him to help someone else. If you are a supporter of guide dogs in your area, perhaps, there is a program nearby that you can help out.

I'm a supporter too :) I know the blind and partially sighted are thankful for their guide dogs to help them get to where they want to go. I know they are safe when they have their guide dogs because their dogs are loyal to them, and the dogs will attack if an attacker try to harm the owner.

I agree, Welshbabe! And there is also the wonderful bond that is shared.