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Katie Fitzpatrick

Love Island star Faye Winter's adorable role away from the villa

New Love Islander Faye has an adorable role back home in England - as a foster carer for guide dogs.

Faye, one of the Love Island cast of summer 2021, has been a volunteer for The Guide Dogs for four years and she says her role has been 'life changing.'

In February Faye said an emotional goodbye to Flossie after providing a temporary home while she was training to be a guide dog.

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"The only thing I'm grateful to this pandemic for is for giving me extra time with you by your side," she wrote lovingly.

She's been a volunteer for four years (Faye Winter/Instagram)

"You've been my angel.

"Enjoying the best days with me and getting me through the worst.

"Thank you for the adventures and being the only reason I've managed to smile every single day.

"I owe so much to you. You will forever have a special place in my heart.

Faye said that saying goodbye to Flossie had 'hit her hard.' (Faye Winter/Instagram)

"I’m proud beyond words - I’m praying this is not goodbye more of a see you soon."

Faye said that saying goodbye to Flossie had 'hit her hard.'

Explaining why she loves her role so much she added: "Volunteering for The Guide Dogs for the past four years has truly been the most amazing experience, the people and most importantly the dogs are incredible!

Faye says being a boarder is the 'biggest pleasure' (Faye Winter/Instagram)

"It’s been the biggest pleasure being a part of such a life changing charity, it’s helped me through personal situations and for that I will always be grateful, but for now it’s time for me to take a break as Flossie leaving has hit me extremely hard."

She then named the guide dogs who had boarded with her: "Quiesha. Winnie. Ella. Jasper. Teal. Flossie."

In July 2019 she shared a photo of herself and Jasper and wrote: "The day I always question why I continue to be a guide dog boarder.

"Saying goodbye is the hardest. So lucky to of had this pup and experience with my sister. Good luck Jasper baby."

Faye, 26, from Devon is a lettings manager.

She said about being a contestant on the ITV2 dating show and her hopes for entering the TV villa : "I'd love to meet somebody; what better way to meet somebody than in the sun – amazing."

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