Guide dogs do more than give people with vision loss independence. They give us company, routine, and unconditional love. No matter where we are in the world. They allow us to tell stories like this one.

My experience traveling abroad wouldn’t have been the same without Frasier. I would of depended more on others and my white cane. During our five weeks abroad, Frasier proved how capable he was of adapting to new situations and environments, every day. He gave me so much independence and support throughout this time away from familiarity.

Building trust in someone or something is a journey. Like any journey, it takes time, courage, and an open mind. Like any journey, it’s different for everyone. Trusting someone with your safety as you travel through your everyday life, in familiar and unfamiliar places, may seem difficult at first – especially when the one you’re trusting has four paws and a wet nose.