Guide dogs: with Arcaplanet we were in Limbiate where the dogs that change the life of those who do not see are born and trained

«I have started the journey with the guide dog Jasper for almost 7 months and my life has changed exceptionally. Having a degenerative disease that has practically closed the world, he became the light of my eyes” tells Tiziana squeezing his 4 -legged friend. «He manages to understand my sensations as I can hear his needs, we live in symbiosis. Thanks to him I take the mobile stairs and the subway like everyone else. He pulled out that character I had, “continues the woman. His is not an isolated story, far from it. The blind people who have found their lives next to a guide dog are thousands. “We have been together for 3 years and I have been Renza for 3 years, underlining how the center of Limbiate has been close to her and supporting them during the wait. Today the application exceeds the number of trained dogs e Over 120 people are waiting for a light in the darkness. Here’s what we can do.

The fundraising of Arcaplanet

Arcaplanet, Italian leader in the sector Pet-caresupports projects focused on animal welfare and their beneficial role in the life of human beings. This year is still the turn of Lionte’s Lions Guide Dog Servicewith the new edition of the fundraising campaign “Two eyes for those who don’t see”. Until May 18th, customers Arcaplanet they will be able to contribute with a free donation to the training of guide dogs: special animals destined to become the eyes of those who are less fortunate.

«We collect the contributions in our 550 pet store scattered on the national territory »explains Monica Gagliardi, Customer officer arcaplanet. The payment can be made by bank transfer or by converting your loyalty points Arcacard in euros intended for charity.

To know the guide dogs with Arcaplanet

The guide dog service center, a reality that makes the difference

The Limbiate training center is an excellence at European level. Since 1959, the year of its foundation, he trained and delivered free of charge throughout Italy 2340 dogs. “Give a dog to a blind person doesn’t just mean his eyes, but independence and life” declare Giovanni Fossatipresident of the school. “It’s nice to see the symbiosis that is created when the person comes out with his dog, it is clear that they cannot do without each other,” continues Fossati.

The dogs are born there in the center, equipped with 5 delivery rooms. Pregnancy lasts 2 months and is always kept monitored by the staff and the health director. After weaning, the puppies move to the “Puppy Gym”a Palestrina where the little ones begin to approach obstacles, such as steps and movable bridges, getting used to perceiving the body in the space regardless of the vision.

Friday 9 May at the Limbiate training center

Becomes “Puppy Walker “!

At 3 and a half months, after the vaccination protocol, The puppies are assigned to families “Puppy Walker”who grow them and take care of them as volunteers until the year of age. Their task is to help them socialize and become familiar with the domestic environment, so that they immediately get used to interacting with the human being and remaining calm in every context and situation. After 7 months, the animals are returned to the center, where they start a training period alongside specialized instructors. After 6 months they are finally ready to become a guide dog, following a series of test tests in the center of Milan (the dog will have to drive a blindfolded instructor, stopping when necessary and circumventing obstacles). “We cover the maintenance and health expenses, we only ask for your contribution,” explains the president. Separate from a dog after almost a year spent together causes pain, but you have to think about the value of the purpose. “It will be an experience that will satisfy you” promises Fossati.