Anyone in Fergus can walk a dog, but it takes a special kind of dog to help a person walk.
Dog guides enable many of the millions of Canadians with disabilities to live safely and independently.
By participating in the Fergus Purina Walk for Dog Guides on May 26, participants can help provide dog guides at no cost.
The five kilometre walk will take place at Forfar Ball Park at 12pm.
There is no registration fee and 100 per cent of funds raised will go towards training and placing dog guides.
Since 1983, Lions Foundation of Canada has provided specially trained dog guides at no cost to people of all ages from coast to coast.
Each dog guide costs approximately $20,000 to raise and train, yet they are provided at no cost to qualified applicants.
The Foundation trains different types of dog guides:
– canine vision guides;
– hearing guides;
– special skills guides;
– seizure response guides;
– autism assistance; amd
– diabetic alert guides.
For more information or to register or donate visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.
The Purina Walk for Dog Guides is a national event that is held in more than 250 communities across Canada.
