Firm supports guide dog

Dec 24 2008 by Gary Porter, Ellesmere Port Pioneer

Firm supports guide dog

AN ADORABLE black Labrador puppy took centre stage during his recent visit to an Ellesmere Port firm.

The 12-week-old pooch met employees at Stanley Staff in Cambridge Road, which is raising funds for him to complete guide dog training.

Every year the company nominate a charity to support and for 2008 chose The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

During the past 12 months staff have had a dress down Friday and organised various other monthly fundraising events to donate money to the charity.

The firm also sponsored a guide dog puppy who, unsurprisingly, is called Stanley.

He was born on August 29 and was one of a litter of eight.

Stanley has now been assigned to a puppy walker and is getting used to wearing his collar and lead, and going for gentle walks in the area.

Recruitment consultant Ann Shenton said: “He visited the office for the first time, meeting all the staff who will continue to raise funds for him to complete his puppy walking, and eventually becoming a fully trained guide dog.

“As usual anything with four legs and fur was enough to distract the staff, it’s up to you to decide who is having the most fun!”

To support the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association contact senior district fundraiser Rod Arthern on 01204 492 534.