Mags, Percy and Sophie radio show from the - big cupboard

01/01/2026

Happy New Year everyone 🍾🐾

30/12/2025

A little commotion for our Class of 2025, please...

We've just accepted our last potential Breeding Dogs of 2025 onto our Breeding Programme this year. In total that makes 119 dogs - 92 mums and 27 dads. 🐾

With a cohort like this, a very many puppies are to be expected, and each will need their dedicated volunteer Puppy Raisers, Fosterers, and Guide Dog Trainers to help them on their way to becoming life-changing guide dogs.

All this couldn't be done without your support.

We appreciate you, whether you've sponsored or named a puppy, dedicated a Guiding Star to a loved one, fundraised through your work, school, or community, undertaken wild challenges for Team Guide Dogs, volunteered at our events, campaigned with us, or spread the word through socials.

Thank you for being on the journey with us - here's to 2026! 💛

[Visual Description: Image shows 119 headshots of dogs taken school-photo style on a mix of light blue and grey backgrounds. The dogs are facing the camera directly, and feature golden retrievers, to black Labradors, and a couple of German shepherds for good measure. The expressions of the dogs range from seriously serving looks to seemingly smiling joyously!]

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone, have a great day. Sophie says woof woof 🐾🧑‍🎄

23/12/2025

22/12/2025

We love this 🐾🧑‍🎄

04/12/2025

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𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟒: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬! 🐾

Golden retriever Ellis, who recently turned three, has been an incredible guide dog for owner Fiona since they were partnered together.

Not only has Ellis given Fiona her independence, but he has also become a much-loved member of the family.

Fiona said: “Ellis is adored by everyone who meets him. He is just a joy to take to all the places we can now go.

“We are more able to go on winter walks, visit Christmas markets and go for days out. Ellis gives me the confidence to take the children to see the Christmas lights and to go Christmas shopping in town.”

Rob, Fiona’s 10-year-old son, added: “I love having Ellis in our family because he keeps my mum safe and we can get out and about and have more adventures together.”

You can help Guide Dogs Scotland continue to change lives by making a donation this Christmas. Find out more 👉 www.guidedogs.org.uk/donate.

[Photo shows Ellis, golden, lying down at home with a big smile as the three children cuddle in.]

02/12/2025

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𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭! 🐾

Janet is a beautiful 19-month-old labrador x golden retriever, currently in early training at our Hamilton office. Janet has learned lots of new skills under the expert guidance of trainer Jacqui.

Jacqui said: “Janet has been a pleasure to train as she is always keen to get into harness. She is a bright wee cookie and is now ready for advanced training. She loves cuddles, playing with other dogs and her favourite toy is Yoda!”

Did you know it now costs £77,000 to breed, raise and train just one guide dog?

This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking you to help make that journey possible, because we simply couldn’t do it without you. 💛

A donation today could help provide the expert training and vital care a guide dog needs to go on to a life-long partnership. Donate this Giving Tuesday and help us change lives. 👉 www.tinyurl.com/GDGivingTuesday

[Photo shows trainee guide dog Janet, yellow, sitting on a platform at a shopping centre with text above - part of the decorative platform - saying "Merry Christmas".]

01/12/2025

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𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐞! 🐾

12 Dogs of Christmas is back! We’re getting into the festive spirit by sharing some stories of our life-changers, big and small!

We start with four-month-old guide dog puppy Sundae, who is looking forward to his first Christmas at home with volunteer puppy raisers Amanda and Alan.

Amanda said: “Sundae is a golden retriever and he is a very affectionate puppy. He loves to play, adores children and he likes to chase leaves at the moment!

“Sundae is at the teething stage just now so hard chews and toys are on his list to Santa!”

Over the next 12 days, we’ll be sharing some excellent photos sent in by guide dog owners, volunteers and supporters.

📸 Are you a puppy raiser? Share your puppy pics with descriptions below!

If you think you could raise a guide dog puppy, with full support from Guide Dogs, we would love for you to join our online information event from 12-1.30pm on Friday 5 December.

To learn more about what is involved or to register for the webinar, please visit the link below.

🖇️ www.tinyurl.com/puppyraiserwebinar

[Photo shows Sundae, golden, lying down by the Christmas tree at home with his mouth open.]

14/11/2025

30/10/2025