LOCAL CHARITI E S GUIDE DOGS


they are always happy to talk to people who would be willing to take on a brood bitch or one of their stud dogs. During its breeding life the dog remains the property of the charity and they pay for all veterinary care and feeding costs. The ‘foster carers’ need to live within an hour to 90 minute drive from the centre and be available fully each time the dog has a litter or needs to be presented for mating. Whilst it is no doubt a rewarding and enjoyable process for those looking after the puppies, usually up to four litters in the mum’s lifetime, it is also


time consuming and hard work and all applicants need to be fully aware of this commitment. At the end of the dogs’ breeding lives they are offered to their carers to become their permanent owner.


Anyone interested in applying to take a breeding dog or bitch should visit guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer or call 0345 143 0216.


CELEBRITY COOKS IN T V CHALLENGE


To kick start the 90th year celebrations for Guide Dogs, the breeding centre played host to the last eight remaining contestants in this year’s Celebrity MasterChef.


As well as rustling up a meal for 120 of the charity’s staff, volunteers and service users, the celebrities found time to get acquainted with some of the newest recruits, a litter of eight-week-old Labrador puppies with some backstage cuddles.


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The timing of the visit was particularly significant as it is the first time ever the show has featured a blind contestant, Amar Latif, who wowed the judges his cooking skills.


Matthew said: “It was a treat to share a delicious meal and be waited on by all the celebrities. The lunch was a perfect way to kick off what will be a year of celebrations.


“It was particularly great to have Amar Latif among the contestants. Diverse representation on popular shows like MasterChef can have a huge positive impact on the public’s perception of disability.”


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