Faros

Guide dog

Let us introduce you to Faros, a four-month-old Labrador retriever who, after undergoing two years of training, will become a faithful friend and guide for the visually impaired.

Faros is one of eleven dogs currently being cared for by the 'Guide Dog' Foundation - a group of animal lovers who train dogs to act as guides for people who are blind or visually impaired. Faros, like other dogs trained and raised by the foundation, will one day be given free of charge to one of the people in need. Guide dogs, thanks to their work, give security and confidence to people who, without help, are very often condemned to stay at home. In addition to the role of a guide, like any dog, they give their friend a sincere, selfless love, adding color to the dullness of everyday life.

Thanks to the involvement of our colleagues responsible for CSR in MAEM, we became a virtual guardian of a cute puppy, which was sent to the 'Guide Dog' Foundation. We also had the privilege to give our puppy a name. As a result of internal voting fell on Faros. Why such a name? Well, 'faros' in Greek means a lighthouse. As Kamil - the originator of the name - explains, the role of a guide dog, just like a lighthouse, is to ensure safety in the dark by helping people find their way.

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In Poland we have about two million people with visual impairments. They have only about 150 qualified dogs at their disposal. Thanks to its mission, the 'Guide Dog' Foundation strives to ensure that owning a four-legged friend is not an almost unattainable privilege.

The training of one guide dog takes almost 2 years. During this time the Foundation makes sure that raised funds are sufficient not only for training and feeding the dog. Veterinary visits or dog illnesses are a considerable burden. One should also remember about retired dogs or dogs withdrawn from training due to health and behavioral reasons. The Foundation also provides training for people who use guide dogs, as well as educational classes. All this to make the world more accessible for everyone.

At MAEM, like the 'Guide Dog' Foundation, we believe that each of us can change the world for the better. We also understand that making a difference starts in your own backyard and neighborhood. As an organization we are involved in a number of initiatives on a local, national and global level.

Everyone can contribute to improving the situation of visually impaired people by supporting, among others, the 'Guide Dog' Foundation. On behalf of the people who form the association, we invite you to visit the organization's

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website www.piesprzewodnik.org.pl and social media channels. You will find there many interesting news and information on how you can support Faros and other Foundation's charges.

On behalf of the Foundation 'Guide Dog' and their own thank you!

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