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If I had a tail I would be wagging it so hard that you would know exactly how excited I am! My beloved Fiji’s memoir Paws for Thought: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Guide Dog is now also available as an audio book on both Amazon and Audible. Whether you’re discovering the …
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the eyes of a remarkable guide dog! We’re thrilled to announce the pre-sale launch of the South African print run of Paws for Thought: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Guide Dog, a heartwarming and insightful memoir told from the perspective of Fiji, Lois’s …
For some people it may seem a peculiar concept – a book written by a dog. I mean, how can a dog write a book? Do they type using their paws or their noses? And since when do dogs learn how to spell? For other people, mostly people who have a close bond with their …
Amongst my favourite additions to the second edition of Pause for Thought: Seeing the World Through the Eyes of a Guide Dog were transcriptions of two interviews I conducted with people involved with the South African Guide Dog Association for the Blind. I wanted to give readers an overview of how guide dogs are raised …
There was a time when it felt like everyone was watching cute puppy and kitten videos on YouTube. I have no idea if that is still a trendy way to use the video channel, but I thought I would let you know about some cute guide dog videos on my channel. There are several of …
I thought it was about time I introduced you to my new companion, my guide dog Normandy. Actually, the name given to him by his marvellous puppy-raisers from Care Puppy Raising isNorman, but he quickly started being called Normandy by me and everyone on guide dogtraining class and that’s what’s stuck. So, that’s what I’ll …
I love taking part in fundraisers that benefit the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind. They have trained all three of my previous guide dogs, and I am waiting, almost always patiently, to hear from them that my partner #4 is on its way. So, when I was asked to not only speak but …
I thought it was about time I updated you on the work I’m doing to relaunch Fiji’s book, Paws for Thought. I have now finished all the changes I wish to make to the manuscript and have moved onto my final few tasks before submitting the text to my amazing editor, Melanie Harvard, of Harvard …
Two weeks ago I mentioned the impact that stories have on so many aspects of my life. Everything I shared in that post was brought home to me in a chance conversation I had a few days ago. Here’s what happened. I recently had to go for some routine medical tests. When I arrived at …
I can hardly believe it! Eight years ago today I was introduced to my beloved guide dog, Fiji, who passed away last year. I still have so many wonderful memories of my beautiful girl, not least because I am constantly surrounded by memories of my time with her as I work on the update to …