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We’re making good progress with the continued recovery and transformation of the guide dog service.

At Guide Dogs, we have seen that many police officers have decided to volunteer for our cause since retirement. After serving the public for many years, they chose to continue their support for the community in a different way, through volunteering. And since joining the Guide Dogs family, they have also found that volunteering has been a source of support for them too.

April is National Pet Month, so we’d like to celebrate how Pets at Home shoppers have been making a huge impact, supporting our life-changing dogs while shopping for their ‘VIP’ pets.

With chocolate and hot cross buns strictly off limits for dogs, why not try a canine-friendly version of a traditional Easter egg hunt? Teaching the ‘Find it!’ cue and hiding toys and dog treats instead in a safe space can ensure your pets don’t miss out on the fun.

April is a busy time for people with autism and their caregivers - and of course their assistance dogs! As we mark World Autism Awareness Day, World Autism Month and World Autism Acceptance Week, it’s a good time to celebrate the amazing work done by ADI member programs all over the world who raise, train and place life-changing autism assistance dogs.

Today the Department for Transport has published details for new requirements for audio-visual announcements on buses.

Guide Dogs and Queen Street Mill Textile Museum in Burnley have teamed up to help improve the visitor experience for visitors who have a vision impairment.

Former Love Island finalist and Guide Dogs Campaign Star, Faye Winter, had an emotional meeting with the guide dog puppy she’s donated money to name, as part of the charity’s Name a Puppy Scheme.