A local charity is on the lookout for volunteers who will be prepared to offer temporary accommodation for the dogs that are currently undergoing training.
Guide Dogs, a charity who provided specially trained K9s for people who suffer with full or partial sight loss say they need help to house animals here in Beverley.
Samantha Bradley, from Guide Dogs, explained more, she said;
“Do you know that most of the guide dogs that you see in the East Riding, York, Selby and the whole of Lincolnshire are trained here in Beverley?”
“Our dogs love their work but they also love their down time so this is where volunteers come in.”
“We are looking for committed volunteers to give temporary homes to the dogs that are undergoing training, a bit like a bed and breakfast hotel for them.”
“Boarders are needed for anything from 10 weeks to 26 weeks, overnight and at weekends.”
“The dog will need to be dropped off each morning at work to our office in Beverley before 9.15 AM and then picked up at the end of the day before 5.15 PM.”
“This is a fantastic opportunity to have the benefits of caring for a dog without the full-time responsibility.”
“Guide Dogs know that every hour, another person in the UK goes blind. When someone loses their sight, we’re here to make sure they don’t lose their freedom as well.”
“So there is an added bonus knowing that you have been a key part in changing someone’s future by helping our trainee dogs become active working guide dogs.”
Full training, support, food and equipment is provided will be provided by the charity. The role is also subject to suitable references and a home visit.
If you would like more details about the role please email hull@guidedogs.org.uk or Samantha.bradley@guidedogs.org.uk telephone 07825 905903/0118 983 8753.
