The first beaver to come out of the cage, I'm going to use the adjective burly.

It was enormous.

Good. It will survive.

Survive. It looked like it could take over the world.

Now, Fee, when I say guide dogs, what's the first thing that comes to mind?

Well, I don't want to be too predictable, Jane, but I would say beautiful

dogs who are helping people with sight loss. Of course, but while those dogs are absolutely

wonderful, what I didn't realise is that guide dogs does so much more. They're actually the UK's

largest employer of specialists to support children and young people with sight loss. And they help people with vision

impairments from birth all the way throughout life. So guide dogs helps babies and children as they

learn and grow, including providing large print books so that kids with sight loss can read the

same stories as their friends. And they even help families get the right tech to make

everyday life easier because it's not just about getting by. It is about thriving. And for adults,

it's not only about mobility. Guide dogs helps people keep doing the things they love, whether it's

hobbies, travel, or just nipping out for a coffee without a second thought. And this is where we all come in. They need volunteers, fundraisers and even puppy sponsors.

Yep, you can actually follow a puppy's journey from tiny floof to fully trained hero.

And what a journey that is. Find out more about guide dogs life-changing services or how you can

support their incredible work at

guidedogs.org.uk. This episode of Offair is sponsored by the Teach in Further Education

Campaign. This is for anyone who may be considering a career pivot and looking for an opportunity

to inspire the next generation of workers in your industry.

Did you know that teaching in further education doesn't always require an academic degree

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