A selection of comments from our young guide dog users…
“Hanna has drastically changed my life. She makes such simple things as walking to school and getting to all my classes achievable. I am so much more confident in everything I do…”
Kyla – age 14
“The first year of university was a challenge to say the least. Most people my age get more independent by getting their driver’s license. I tell everyone that Candy is my car!”
Robynne – age 18
“Travelling with Maddy has enabled me to move with freedom, grace and confidence…this has been a dream of mine since I was a little boy.”
Danny – age 18
“Toots has done more for me then a cane could ever do. He’s freed me from the block of which I was confined for 14 years.”
Ryan – age 14
“Browning is a very gentle, playful and committed companion to me. He is incredibly well behaves and I am forever grateful to his puppy-raisers.”
Franki – age 14
“There can’t be anything more gratifying then to be absolutely lost outside in minus 35 weather in a snow storm without any sense of direction, and be able to say…”Marty, find the way,” and to arrive, after hopelessly slogging through knee-high snow drifts, at your front door.”
Garrett – age 15
“This year I entered college, a step much less frightening having Bibby at my side. She has helped me connect with many people on campus, and foster friendships with people I otherwise might not have met. Every time I pick up the harness handle, I am reminded of the incredible contributions of the many who have blessed me and others with one of these amazing companions.”
Heather – age 18
“I have always been shy and scared about interacting with people and going places on my own. My community seemed as wide and frightening as the ocean. A playful and dedicated dog was brought into my life and changed it in ways I couldn’t even imagine. Trep is such an amazing dog.”
Melissa – age 14
“I’m so excited that I’m going to be getting a guide dog next summer! When I heard about it, that was my best Christmas present ever!”
Amber – age 14 (one of the youngsters on our waiting list)
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