If you know me you will know how much I love dogs. I have two rescue dogs, a Romanian street dog called 'Ziggy' and a Siberian Husky called 'Loki'. My husband and I rescued Ziggy from being euthanised when she was 6 months old. It wasn't easy but it has been a very rewarding process. As we helped Ziggy learn and adapt to living in a home, overcome her fears and a few tricks here and there, I became fascinated with dog psychology and behaviour. Fast forward two years and I have embarked on a diploma to learn more about canine psychology. I also have taken up the sport of Canicross with my dogs and have just started to enter my first race events. 

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a charity that is close to my heart. I want to support the inclusivity of children and adults being able to adapt to their impairments with the help of these wonderful animals. 

The Guide Dogs story started in 1931 with two amazing British pioneers, Muriel Crooke and Rosamund Bond. These remarkable women organised the training of the first four British guide dogs from a humble lock up garage in Wallasey, Merseyside. Today people adults and children around the world benefit from having a guide dog.  

The Covid pandemic had a profound impact on the Guide Dogs for the Blind, and they were forced to stop dog training for five months in 2020 meaning that many of those relying on their dogs lost independence and felt like they were losing their sight all over again. People could also be waiting longer than usual for a dog due to the disruption. I want to make sure that I can support those in need to regain their independence. I am doing this by walking/jogging 100k along the Jurassic Coast on Saturday 15th May 2022. This is a mentally and physically tough challenge and I really hope you can spare some change to show your support. 

Thank you!