Post by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

"It's an honour. I fell into this completely accidentally having never wanted a dog, had a dog, being scared of dogs, but it's a gift to be able to see them through their training to becoming fully trained guide dogs." - Lisa, Guide Dogs Fosterer 🐶 Lisa's husband always wanted a dog, but she wasn't so sure, scared of them even. However, after her husband passed away, Lisa decided to take the plunge and volunteer as a Fosterer for Guide Dogs. Now, she's cared for 10 dogs in training and says the experience has completely changed her life. 💛 As a Fosterer, Lisa provides a loving home for dogs in training when they're not at our Redbridge centre, helping them on their journey to becoming life-changing guide dogs. Ready to raise the next generation of guide dogs? Follow this link to find out more about becoming a volunteer Fosterer 👉 https://bit.ly/4otu9aE [Visual Description: The image shows Lisa smiling next to a yellow Labrador cross golden retriever. She is kneeling next to the dog in the woods in a patch of snowdrops. Lisa is wearing a beanie and puffer coat, and the Guide Dogs' branded flash is visible on the dogs lead and her bag.]