JUDI Pheysey, volunteer with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (IGDB), was at Walsh Colour Print in Castleisland this week with 6 month-old puppy-in-training Frieda, to collect a very special delivery of books which have just gone on sale to raise funds for the charity Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

The ‘My ABC Puppy Book’, created by the Kerry Puppy Book Group, contains lots of interesting information about these very special puppies like Frieda, and their journey to becoming Guide Dogs or Assistance Dogs.

It costs €53,000 to breed, train and care for a Guide Dog during its working life.  This fundraising initiative will play an important role in the ongoing efforts to help change the lives of those who are vision impaired and the families of children with autism.

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All funds from the sale of the book go directly to the charity.

This beautifully arranged hard-back book, with its abundance of heart-warming pictures of puppies and dogs in training, makes an ideal Christmas gift for those looking to shop local and support charity.

Selling for €15, the book is on sale this weekend at Tralee Christmas Market in the Brandon Car Park on Sunday morning, and at Annascaul Christmas Market on Sunday afternoon.

It is also on sale in local shops which are listed on the Facebook page @irishguidedogstraleebranch. Text or WhatsApp 087-4521921 or email guidedogstralee@gmail.com for sales.