Inspiring Stories

Close of a woman with her black labrador - Guide Dog Bella

It Takes a Village to Raise and Train a Guide Dog like Bella

It’s been 18 months since she was paired with Bella, and today, Edwina can’t imagine life without her precious Guide Dog.
Woman walking with dog and son along footpath.

For 8 years, Anna dreamed of hearing her son speak. His first words were to his Autism Assistance Dog.

Harrison uses a device to communicate. But at the beginning of this year, Harrison spoke his first words out loud… to Johnnie: his loyal Autism Assistance Dog.
Wesley with AAD Max, mum Paige and trainer Victoria

Wesley and his super dog Max

Assistance Dog, Max is helping keep Wesley safe. With Max by their side, Wesley and his family are able to experience opportunities that once were not possible.
Guide Dog Stories
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Guide Dog Stories

Read the personal stories of how Guide Dogs have made an extraordinary difference to people living with vision impairments.
Autism Assistance Dog Stories
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Autism Assistance Dog Stories

Read the inspiring stories of how Autism Assistance Dogs transform the lives of children living with autism and their families.
Companion Dog Stories
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Companion Dog Stories

Discover the personal stories of how the lives of people living with disability or a long-term condition have been transformed.
Corporate Partnership Stories
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Corporate Partnership Stories

Read more about some of our Corporate Partners and how they make a difference to the Guide and Assistance Dog programs.
Gift in Will Stories
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Gift in Will Stories

Read more about the legacies left by Guide Dogs WA supporters and the amazing difference it makes to the lives of people living with vision impairment or disability.
Boarder Stories
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Boarder Stories

Puppy Raisers and Formal Boarders share their heartwarming stories of life with Guide & Assistance Dogs in training.
Volunteer Stories
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Volunteer Stories

Read more about our Volunteers and why they choose to give up their time to support Guide Dogs WA.
Therapy Dog Stories
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Therapy Dog Stories

Learn more about how Therapy Dogs have made a huge difference to the lives of people living with long-term conditions.
Sponsor Stories
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Sponsor Stories

Discover the personal stories of our generous Sponsors who support our Guide and Assistance Dogs in training.