{"id":73750,"date":"2023-02-10T16:43:37","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T16:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=73750"},"modified":"2023-03-16T11:35:21","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T11:35:21","slug":"my-eyes-my-friend-woman-who-lost-guide-dog-to-cancer-calls-for-puppy-fostering-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2023\/02\/10\/my-eyes-my-friend-woman-who-lost-guide-dog-to-cancer-calls-for-puppy-fostering-help\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018My eyes, my friend\u2019: Woman who lost guide dog to cancer calls for puppy fostering help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Without Guide Dogs Cymru, I wouldn\u2019t have a dog and go the places I do\u2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GUIDANCE, companionship and support are just a few things guide dogs give to their owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hilary Lester has been a guide dog owner since 2010 and lost her previous dog to cancer just four years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said: \u201cI had to wait one year without a dog. It makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Just one year without and I totally understand why I personally need a guide dog. My new dog Portia is my eyes and she is my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe class=\"zeen-lazy-load-base zeen-lazy-load\" title=\"&quot;My eyes, my friend&quot;: Woman who lost guide dog to cancer calls for puppy fostering help\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"about:blank\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M4U5l-vf_b8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"&quot;My eyes, my friend&quot;: Woman who lost guide dog to cancer calls for puppy fostering help\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M4U5l-vf_b8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The charity Guide Dogs Cymru provide dogs for those in Wales that are blind or are partially-sighted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centre in St Mellons has increased its target number of guide dogs to train to keep up with demand and are encouraging people to foster a puppy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Sims is a current fosterer for Guide Dogs Cymru. He said: \u201cI find it really rewarding. We take the dogs out and about and let them settle in and enjoy their puppyhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen they move back to the training centre, we miss them and they miss us but I know they settle quickly and are ready to change lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog-770x578.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog-293x220.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-74994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog.png 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog-770x578.png 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/The-journey-of-a-guide-dog-293x220.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before dogs can be trained, they need to have a temporary home. The dogs train during the day whilst at their foster home, leaving the fosterers free to hold full-time jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The charity also pays for the dogs\u2019 food and veterinary bills as well as travel costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As a fosterer, you take your dog out to socialise with others and to any shops, cafes and restaurants that will take them,&#8221; said Mr Sims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It is not a legal requirement for shops to let trainee guide dogs enter so we try and take them anywhere we can. Even if it is only on the bus or on the train.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76876\" width=\"412\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-770x1027.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-293x391.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-1400x1867.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-76876\" width=\"412\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-770x1027.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-293x391.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-1400x1867.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/03\/IMG_0664-min-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Hilary Lester and her guide dog Portia. Credit: Derry Salter.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75049\" width=\"390\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-770x1027.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-293x391.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-1400x1867.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75049\" width=\"390\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-770x1027.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-293x391.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-1400x1867.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/steve-min-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Steve Sims and his guide dog Souly. Credit: Derry Salter.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the dogs are 14 months old, they move from their foster home back to the training centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah Fullstone is one of the people who helps the dogs settle in to their new roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said: \u201cSome dogs do struggle leaving their foster family but we provide lots of comfort and toys from their foster family. Keeping a routine is essential and the training classes help with that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a trainer, Ms Fullstone helps to prepare the dog for their forever home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said: \u201cOnce a dog is matched up with an owner, I then help the new owner train for five weeks with their dog to know they are well-suited and familiar. We keep in contact with all owners to make sure things are running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is such a rewarding job and it is great to know that you are making a difference in someone\u2019s life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share the Love and help Guide Dogs UK make a difference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The charity helped partner 385 owners with a guide dog in 2021 alone and continue to support 4,044 ongoing partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guide Dogs Cymru hosted a \u2018Share the love with guide dogs\u2019 event for shoppers to learn more about the charity\u2019s life-changing work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guide dog Portia and friends were at St David\u2019s on February 10 and will return on February 13 and 14 to offer shoppers the chance to \u2018Pat and Chat\u2019 and learn more about fostering a guide dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaye Connelly, volunteer coordinator, said: \u201cWe\u2019re hoping the excitement of Valentine\u2019s Day will encourage dog lovers to open their hearts and support Guide Dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe wouldn\u2019t be able to keep our guide dog service running without the support of our volunteer fosterers, so we hope more people will fall in love with this unique opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the St Mellons training centre, there are 12 puppies waiting to be fostered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-568x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-568x1024.jpg 568w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-770x1387.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-293x528.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference.jpg 786w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-568x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-568x1024.jpg 568w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-770x1387.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference-293x528.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/Why-Guide-Dogs-UK-make-a-big-difference.jpg 786w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Across the UK there are 18 local training centres and six regional centres. 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