International Guide Dog Day

 

International Guide Dog Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in April each year, and this year on 24 April.  It marks the establishment of the International Federation of Guide Dog Associations on 26 April 1989. International Guide Dog Day is an opportunity to celebrate the work of guide dogs around the world and raise awareness of the importance of guide dog services to help people who are blind or have low vision live life on their terms.

International Guide Dog Day honours the work that these service dogs provide for people with visual disabilities everywhere. These dogs have skills leading a blind person around an area, assisting with a hobby, picking up dropped items, providing emotional comfort during their service and much more. This is why guide dogs are some of the best service dogs to have.