It's been a while since our last Pupdate and in that time India has graduated and Tweedie took her place. We now jump forward to Tweedie's graduation...

Congratulations to Tweedie! After two years of dedication and hard work, Tweedie has made it as a fully qualified guide dog. Guide Dogs for the Blind recently went to catch up with her and her new owner Yvonne...

“Not only were we greeted by a very happy Tweedie when we arrived, we were also nearly knocked off our feet by all of Yvonne’s other pets. There’s Isobel the Irish wolfhound, Freya the dachshund and Yvonne’s four cats, Saph, Toffee, Dave and ‘Lil Girl’. It’s a very busy household but it’s clear to see that Tweedie has settled in brilliantly and is a very happy girl.

Yvonne explained that she lost her eyesight 12 years ago. She went to bed one evening and woke up to find that her sight had gone completely due to retinal detachment. Yvonne then spent the next 12 years in her home as she didn’t have the courage to leave it on her own, until she applied for a guide dog and was partnered with Tweedie. Thanks to Tweedie, Yvonne can now catch the bus, walk to her local shop and enjoy the same freedom to get around as everyone else. “I don’t know why I didn’t do this 12 years ago” said Yvonne.

Yvonne told GDftB that some of Tweedie’s best traits are her excellent obedience and wonderful personality: “Tweedie know as soon as she’s in her harness it’s time to work and then when the harness comes off she’s a loving pet and great friend.””