Britain's guide dog shortage: Volunteers increase after BBC story

BBC Correspondent Sean Dilley told the communicative of his past locomotion with his usher canine Sammy successful September 2022. Sammy retired aft much than 8 years of service.

Following the coverage, the foundation Guide Dogs has had a grounds fig of applications to volunteer, with much than 4,500 radical coming forward.

Before the pandemic determination were astir 5,000 usher canine partnerships - present determination are 3,695. More than 1 successful 5 radical who had a usher canine earlier past present bash not.

Since then, the BBC has followed the stories of puppy raisers, fosterers and usher canine users to recognize what needs to beryllium done to hole Britain's usher canine shortage.

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Video by Gem O'Reilly and Sean Dilley