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International Assistance Dog Day: 4 August

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Soundings contributor Lindsay brings us the story of International Assistance Dog Day, marked each year on 4th August. She explains how the founder of this awareness day and celebration week was inspired – and goes on to outline the different types of assistance dogs. We also hear a brief recap of Guide Dogs’ humble beginnings and we’re treated to some sniffed-out fun facts about unusual deployment of natural doggy abilities.

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    Lindsay is a physically disabled person and previous Assistance Dog owner. In the past she was involved as an actor and scriptwriter with a local Amateur Dramatics Society and during Lockdown became a topical piece contributor for a parish newsletter. All creative avenues are explored, particularly art based as initially a trained Graphic Designer and now a keen hobbyist party game, boardgame developer. Lindsay also undertakes diverse online charity work as both a Volunteer Humanitarian Mapper and an Audio Content Contributor.
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