Simon Cowell, Tilda Swinton, Eamonn Holmes and David Walliams lead stars posing with their canine companions in striking photo series to celebrate Guide Dogs’ 90th anniversary

• Music mogul Simon, 61, showcased his softer side as he posed with dogs Squiddly, Diddly, Freddy and Daisy, who he regularly whisks away on trips to Barbados
• Oscar winner Tilda, 60, struck an ethereal pose as she cuddled her Springer Spaniel Louis 
• World-renowned celebrity photographer Andy Gotts has teamed up with the charity and its A-list supporters to shine a light on the stars’ beloved dogs for the charity’s 90th anniversary 
• As well as in celebration of the momentous milestone the photographs also help launch the 2021 Guide Dogs Appeal which funds life-changing services for people with sight loss 

Stars including Simon Cowell, Tilda Swinton, Eamonn  Holmes and David Walliams have posed with their pet pooches in a striking new campaign for charity, Guide Dogs.  

World-renowned celebrity photographer Andy Gotts has teamed up with the charity and its A-list supporters to shine a light on the stars’ beloved dogs for the charity’s 90th anniversary. 

As well as in celebration of the momentous milestone the photographs also help launch the 2021 Guide Dogs Appeal which funds life-changing services for people with sight loss. 

Cute: Stars including Simon Cowell, Tilda Swinton (pictured left and right) Eamonn Holmes and David Walliams have posed with their pet pooches in a striking new campaign for charity, Guide Dogs

Music mogul Simon, 61, showcased his softer side as he posed with dogs Squiddly, Diddly, Freddy and Daisy, who he regularly whisks away on trips to Barbados.

Oscar winner Tilda, 60, struck an ethereal pose as she cuddled her Springer Spaniel Louis,

David Walliams, who was photographed with border terriers Bert and Ernie, said: ‘Guide Dogs is such an amazing charity and is one of the first charities you hear about as a child.  My dogs mean everything to me so I can only imagine the incredible bond a person has with their guide dog. 

‘I’m delighted to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the first four guide dog partnerships and please get involved with the Guide Dogs Appeal, if you can, to help fund the next 90 years.’  

Andy, who is famous for his portraits of Hollywood icons such as Paul Newman and George Clooney, volunteered his time to photograph the dog-loving celebs as part of a range of activities Guide Dogs is holding to celebrate its 90th anniversary.  

Pooches: The world-renowned celebrity photographer has teamed up with the charity and its A-list supporters including Lee Mack and David Walliams to shine a light on the stars’ most loyal fans for their 90th anniversary

Cute: Eamonn Holmes was snapped with rescue dog Maggie

Andy said of his participation: ‘Needless to say, for my career, sight is important, so I have always thought that helping a charity like Guide Dogs that supports people with a vision impairment is something I would love to do.’

Other celebrities photographed include Eamonn Holmes with rescue dog Maggie, Sir Derek Jacobi with Irish Terrier Daisy, Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton with Molly – a rescue dog, Cairn Terrier cross.  

Also appearing in the shoot were Beverley Knight with rescue dog Zain from Spain, Dion Dublin with Bullmastiff Maggie, Russell Watson with Muffin the Shitzu, Jason Watkins with his dog Georgie and Fiona Bruce with Irish Terrier Molly. 

Icons: Sir Derek Jacobi with Irish Terrier Daisy, and Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton with Molly – a rescue dog, Cairn Terrier cross

Celebs: Also appearing in the shoot were Russell Watson with Muffin the Shitzu (L) Beverley Knight with rescue dog Zain from Spain (m), Dion Dublin with Bullmastiff Maggie (R)

Pooch: Jason Watkins with his dog Georgie

James Martin was also photographed with a Cocker Spaniel called Cooper, and a little Lhasa Apso called Ralph, Martin Clunes appeared with his herd of dogs including Bob Jackson, a Cocker Spaniel; Jim, Parson’s Jack Russell; Penny, Jackahuahua and Heidi, a Cocker Spaniel and Bob Jackson’s mum.  

Chris Packham appeared with Miniature Poodles Sid and Nancy, Lee Mack was pictured with silver Labrador Ludo, Nicky Campbell has with Westies Maxwell, Misty and Maisie, Richard Arnold with Cockapoo Clemmie, Phil Daniels posed with Cockapoo Clemmie, Jess Impiazzi was with Guide Dog Witchertand, and Wendi Peters posed with Springer Spaniels Edie, Dorothy and Ted.   

Guide Dogs is urging supporters to take part in light-hearted fundraisers with friends, colleagues and in schools across the UK, whether it’s a 1990s-themed party, walking 90km or baking 90 cakes – in keeping with the 90th anniversary theme. 

Snapped: Fiona Bruce with Irish Terrier Molly (L) and James Martin was also photographed with a Cocker Spaniel called Cooper (R)

Dogs: Martin Clunes appeared with his herd of dogs including Bob Jackson, a Cocker Spaniel; Jim, Parson’s Jack Russell; Penny, Jackahuahua and Heidi, a Cocker Spaniel and Bob Jackson’s mum

Pam White, national community fundraising campaigns manager, said: ‘We’re so incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the past 90 years.

‘This October, we celebrate 90 years since our first four dogs changed those first four lives.

‘Since then, we’ve been there for people with sight loss and those around them – every day and every step of the way.

Rocker dogs: Chris Packham appeared with Miniature Poodles Sid and Nancy

Sweet: Nicky Campbell has with Westies Maxwell

Snuggles: Richard Arnold with Cockapoo Clemmie

‘As we’ve grown, so have our services, provided by brilliant and dedicated people working alongside our fantastic dogs.

‘Sight loss isn’t going away. But neither are we. With new services, new technologies and our amazing staff, dogs and supporters, we plan to double the amount of people we help by 2023, helping them to help people with sight loss live actively, live independently and live well.’  

To celebrate Guide Dogs 90 Appeal, and to help fund its life-changing services for the next 90 years visit: guidedogs.org.uk/guidedogsappeal. 

Happy: Phil Daniels with Chico (L) and Jess Impiazzi with Guide Dog Witchert (R)

Posing: Wendi Peters with Springer Spaniels Edie, Dorothy and Ted

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