Cheryl Morgan, 49, of Stafford, was inspired to become a Guide Dog puppy raiser by her mother Barbara, 76, and her granddaughter Ellie, 18, followed in their footsteps – they call it the “best job in the world.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first year of a dog’s life is similar to that of a baby: it is both precious and exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is critical for Guide Dog puppies to be properly socialized and trained so that they can grow up to assist blind or partially sighted owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbara, Cheryl, and Ellie are three generations of women who are crucial to this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They all volunteer as Guide Dog puppy raisers and say it’s the “best job in the world.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheryl Morgan, 49, of Stafford, told about her experience as a puppy raiser and how her mother started the family tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cheryl’s mother, Barbara Connor, 76, saw a poster advertising a puppy walker in Bolton and decided to sign up when Cheryl was in primary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It was ideal for our busy and noisy household,” Cheryl said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Barbara has had four Guide Dog puppies to date, and Cheryl has had four of her own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“My daughter was begging for a dog about five years ago.” “We already had cats and a rabbit, so I knew getting a dog would be a big responsibility,” Cheryl explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Then it dawned on me that I could become a puppy raiser instead.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kemp, her first dog, was a retriever Labrador who later became a Guide Dog in Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“His owner still sends me updates and photos,” Cheryl explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following that was a black Labrador named Sparky, who became a breeding dog for the charity, and a third black Lab named Cait, who had a mischievous streak and retired as a normal pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aura, the family’s seven-month-old golden retriever, may one day become a breeder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Ellie was smitten with our first puppy.” “She helped a lot around the house, like playing with and grooming the puppies,” Cheryl said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was no surprise when Ellie turned 18 and decided to follow in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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