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Who would have thought it? Fiji and I celebrate our fifth anniversary today! And what an amazing five years they’ve turned out to be – full of fun, adventure, learning, independence, sharing our story, and lots of wonderful companionship. Sure, there have been a few less than perfect moments, too. But so few and far …
I’ve had a YouTube channel for years. But I’ve never really done much with it. Okay, I’ve used it to post videos of my speaking, of Fiji and I working, and a few fun videos of my beloved dogs. But very little beyond that. In 2017 I uploaded a video of Fiji and I riding …
Hello everyone, it’s me – Fiji! Today I want to tell you about a very clever and sneaky trick I played on my doggy sister, Allie. Well, to be honest, it’s a trick I think I’m going to have to play on her quite often. It was time for me to go to sleep. I …
Hello everyone, it’s me – Fiji! I know it’s meant to be mom’s turn to write an article, but I thought I’d sneak in an extra post this week. Because it’s soon going to be mom’s birthday. And it’s quite a significant one, or so I believe. Human birthdays confuse me a little – mom …
I was walking to the shops on Main Road in Plumstead. Suddenly, an elderly lady grabbed my arm and pulled me to a stop. She very kindly told me that the traffic was heavy and that she would guide me across the road. Which she proceeded to do, despite my repeated protestations. You see, I …
Hi Everyone, it’s me – Fiji! The most exciting thing happened to me last week – I won a competition! Here’s what happened: There was a competition at dad’s work, with prizes for the best face mask that people were wearing. And, without telling me, dad entered a picture of me wearing a mask. Now, …
As we all continue to experience the challenges of lockdown, social distancing is becoming almost a regular part of our lives. But have you thought about the challenges social distancing poses for someone who is blind or visually impaired? A few weeks ago, my guide dog, Fiji, wrote a guest blog on my Beyond Sight …
I think I’m the happiest guide dog in the world right now… I might even be the happiest dog in the whole wide world. Even though I know there are lots and lots of happy dogs out there. The reason I’m so ecstatic is that mom and dad have both got over their fear of …
XXXXX Date: 24 March 2020 Category: Disability Awareness, Audio, Title: Tags: **Craig, not sure if the podcast link will provide us with an image; please let me know Alt text: You’re walking down a road and see a person with a guide dog or a white cane approaching you. Do you offer to assist them? …
Last week I told you about the Love Your Guide Dog event that Fiji and I attended in Fish Hoek, Cape Town. I promised to tell you a little more about the fun evening we had. I knew it was going to be a great evening when we arrived to be met by several other …