Oswestry Guide Dogs Fundraising Branch

14/06/2026

Thank you to the customers & staff at Morrisons, Oswestry who helped us raise £79.72 for Guide Dogs today 🦮 🙏

31/05/2026

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'The Film I'll Never See' is now on iPlayer 🎬

The amazing documentary follows The Blind Poet Dave Steele as he navigates the final stages of sight loss and works to capture memories that matter. It’s an honest and powerful insight into the impact of sight loss on an entire family.

As Dave says, "There are always good times around the corner".

We loved it, and can't wait for you to experience it too!

Watch the film on iPlayer today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002fxv5/our-lives-series-9-the-film-ill-never-see

23/05/2026

Some guide dogs may wear a red and white checkered harness, but do you know what it means?

This type of harness indicates that the guide dog owner has dual sensory loss, meaning they are visually impaired and also deaf or hard of hearing.

The red checkers help others recognise that the person may not be able to rely on visual or audio cues in the same way, encouraging greater understanding, patience and accessibility in public spaces.

Every partnership is unique, and small details like this can make a big difference in helping people navigate the world with confidence. 💛

[Visual Description: A black Labrador guide dog wears a harness with red and white checkered markings, and stands in front of a park bench outdoors on a sunny day. The dog is looking towards the camera with its tongue slightly out. Part of the guide dog owner can be seen sitting on the bench behind the dog, wearing a light blue top and holding the guide dog handle.]

23/05/2026

With high temperatures incoming, what does a heatwave mean for our dogs?

Temperatures over just 20°C can start to have an impact, and when the mercury reaches 25°C, greater care should be taken to prevent your dog getting too hot and risking heatstroke.

Help your dog safely enjoy warmer temperatures by following our tips:

1. Create a cool space in your house - pick the coolest area of your home and provide a cooling mat or cold damp towel for your dog to lie on.
2. Ensure your dog is well groomed to remove excess hair - allowing your dog’s skin to breathe and trap less heat in their coat.
3. Keep your dog’s water bowls filled with fresh water, including an extra one outside if needed.

You can find more hot weather tips and information via our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3PvtVD9

[Visual description: One of our dogs (golden retriever) enjoying splashing in a paddling pool which is placed in a shaded outdoor area at the National Centre.]

23/05/2026

Thank you to customers & staff at Tesco, Ellesmere who helped us raise £215.94 for Guide Dogs 🦮

20/05/2026

During the day, Astrid and Lexa are out with their trainers learning everything they need to know to become life-changing guide dogs — including how to settle on public transport 🚂🐾

In the evenings and at weekends, they could be enjoying cuddles at home with you 😊

Our volunteer fosterers provide a loving home for our training dogs, dropping them off each morning at one of our training centres in Atherton (Manchester), Liverpool or Shrewsbury.

If you’d like to be part of a dog’s journey to becoming a life-changing guide dog, find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/4cesjGt

[Image description: Astrid (black Labrador) and Lexa (yellow Labrador x Golden Retriever) are each lying under their Trainers legs on a train, settled nicely, and looking up to the camera.]

20/05/2026

Lilly has been learning a new route around Shrewsbury this week!

Lilly wears a brown harness while she's in training, and once she qualifies she will get her official white harness - meaning she's been matched to someone with sight loss 🦮

[Image description: Lilly, a black Labrador, is sat close to the camera in front of a gate to a field. She is wearing a brown training harness.]

08/05/2026

18/04/2026

If you live near our training centres in Liverpool, Atherton or Shrewsbury, you could have a dog like Lilly or Addison with you during the weekends!

Our volunteer Fosterers provide a loving home for our training dogs in the evenings and weekends, dropping them off at "school" each day. We provide you with the training and information you need, and all essential costs are covered by Guide Dogs.

Want to find out more? Visit https://bit.ly/4cesjGt

[Image description: Lily (black Labrador) and Addison (yellow Labrador x Golden Retriever) are sat in a sunny field full of dandelions, looking toward the camera with their tongues out.]

01/04/2026