Inspiring stories
In this section...
![A guide dog owner and his guide dog walk along a pavement together](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/homepage/brand-brothers-jan-2023/finals/a-guide-dog-owner-and-his-guide-dog-walk-along-a-pavement-together.jpg)
Read about how guide dogs have supported their owners in navigating everyday challenges helping them to get out and about with confidence.
![Rehomed golden Labrador Ossie lying in the sun](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/rehoming/ossie2-small.jpg)
Some of our hardworking dogs need rehoming because they’ve either retired or been withdrawn from training. Read about their journey to a new loving home.
![Ruby sitting in a plastic tunnel at a My Time to Play session](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/services-we-provide/information-and-advice/early-years-my-time-to-play/ruby-playing-in-a-tunnel.jpg)
We are there every step of the way for the children and families we support, read about how their lives have changed as a result of the services we provide.
![Group of volunteers walking guide dogs](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/volunteer-inspiring-stories.jpg)
Our volunteers have an amazing impact, read the stories from those who have helped make a huge difference.
![Guide dog owner Simon sitting on a sea wall with his guide dog sitting at his feet.](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/landing-pages/free-wills-month-solicitors/simon-sitting-on-a-sea-wall-with-his-guide-dog-in-front-of-him.jpg)
Find out how gift in Wills help fund the life changing guide dogs of the future. These inspiring stories show the lasting impact a guide dog has had on our service users' lives.
![A smiling guide dog owner with her guide dog sitting in a café](https://gd-prod.azureedge.net/-/media/project/guidedogs/guidedogsdotorg/images/inspiring-stories/guide-dog-owner-in-a-cafe-with-guide-dog.jpg)
Donating a gift in memory is a wonderful tribute that enables us to provide our services to those who need it, have a look at how and who this has helped.
Read about Barry, a Guide Dog Mobility Specialist, and how his role at Guide Dogs helps change lives.