Nick Cummins of oven cleaning service Ovenu Torquay is supporting Guide Dogs’ pup Ralph throughout his extensive training programme.
The yellow Golden Retriever/Labrador cross replaces black Lab Selsey, which Ovenu franchisees previously sponsored.
Although excelling in training, Selsey developed a slight weakness in one hip which meant she was unable to become a working Guide Dog. Despite the setback, Nick is continuing to support the charity.
Now aged 12 months, Ralph is spending time with Puppy Raisers before he is considered for full Guide Dog training, with the longer-term ambition of being assigned to a visually impaired person.
So far Ralph is settling in well and is described as “sweet and charming”. His latest report card says he’s brilliant at boarding public transport and is confident in busy environments, while his food manners are ‘almost there.’
Nick, a former mechanical engineer who has operated the business for 18 years, has three dogs himself, including two Labradors – so it’s a cause close very to his heart.
He said: “Guide Dogs is a fantastic charity and I’m pleased to be able to give something back by supporting its life changing work. These dogs provide those with sight loss greater mobility, independence, social interaction – as well as companionship.
“It’s also a way of saying a huge thank you to my clients who, without their continued support, I wouldn’t be in a position to sponsor this adorable pup!”
Guide Dogs’ CEO Andrew Lennox said: “It costs approximately £56,000 to support each guide dog through from birth to retirement, and without all the contributions of our donors and the efforts of our fundraisers we would not be able to do what we do.”
For further information or to donate to Guide Dogs visit https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
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Photo caption: Trainee Guide Dogs pup Ralph and Nick Cummins of Ovenu Torquay
Editors’ Notes:
As well as Torbay, Ovenu Torquay also covers Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmouth, Totnes, Bovey Tracey, Kingsteignton, Chagford, South Brent, Buckfastleigh, Bigbury-on-Sea, Dartmouth, Dartington, and surrounding areas. For further details contact Nick on 01803 670055, email torquay@ovenu.co.uk or visit: https://www.ovenu.co.uk/oven-cleaning-services/england/south-west/torquay/
Ovenu is the leading UK and international domestic oven cleaning and valeting specialist. All cleaning products used by Ovenu are environmentally friendly, bio-degradable and conform to the latest government REACH regulations. Ovenu’s Carbon Remover is also approved by the Vitreous Enamel Association. The Ovenu valeting process involves dismantling key components of an oven and placing them into design-registered equipment, which uses non-caustic, non-toxic and biodegradable products to clean the oven parts. Ovenu was a founder member of the Approved Franchise Association (AFA).
Date: 23/04/2024
Nick Cummins of oven cleaning service Ovenu Torquay is supporting Guide Dogs’ pup Ralph throughout his extensive training programme.
The yellow Golden Retriever/Labrador cross replaces black Lab Selsey, which Ovenu franchisees previously sponsored.
Although excelling in training, Selsey developed a slight weakness in one hip which meant she was unable to become a working Guide Dog. Despite the setback, Nick is continuing to support the charity.
Now aged 12 months, Ralph is spending time with Puppy Raisers before he is considered for full Guide Dog training, with the longer-term ambition of being assigned to a visually impaired person.
So far Ralph is settling in well and is described as “sweet and charming”. His latest report card says he’s brilliant at boarding public transport and is confident in busy environments, while his food manners are ‘almost there.’
Nick, a former mechanical engineer who has operated the business for 18 years, has three dogs himself, including two Labradors – so it’s a cause close very to his heart.
He said: “Guide Dogs is a fantastic charity and I’m pleased to be able to give something back by supporting its life changing work. These dogs provide those with sight loss greater mobility, independence, social interaction – as well as companionship.
“It’s also a way of saying a huge thank you to my clients who, without their continued support, I wouldn’t be in a position to sponsor this adorable pup!”
Guide Dogs’ CEO Andrew Lennox said: “It costs approximately £56,000 to support each guide dog through from birth to retirement, and without all the contributions of our donors and the efforts of our fundraisers we would not be able to do what we do.”
For further information or to donate to Guide Dogs visit https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
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