Helen, volunteer ‘Breeding Stock Holder’ with golden retriever, Edna Our volunteers carry out so many different roles and are, without doubt, the beating heart of our organisation. They’re out in all weathers helping us to raise vital funds, opening their homes and hearts to our puppies and dogs, talking to community groups about the work we do, driving things and dogs from one place to another… the… Read More
During the summer, we had two Occupational Therapy MSc students on placement with us. Laura and Thomas were in their final year at Oxford Brookes University which is one of the UK’s leading universities for Occupational Therapy. Their placements also coincided with a wider project we’re running, looking into the future development of the charity and how engaging an Occupational Therapist in… Read More
As we celebrate International Assistance Dog Week, Dogs for Good is proud to be an Accredited Member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the global authority in the assistance dog industry. Founded in 1986, ADI fosters a collaborative global community dedicated to the highest standards of excellence… Read More
Andy (67) and Judy Muchall (68) from Formby in Merseyside are volunteer puppy socialisers for Dogs for Good. Now on their fifth puppy – Delta – the couple have been providing care, guidance and importantly, plenty of cuddles to Dogs for Good puppies for five years. It all started when Judy, as President of the Inner Wheel Ladies Volunteer Organisation, organised a few talks for members. “One of the speakers was… Read More
Dogs for Good relies on the extraordinary efforts of all its volunteer fundraiser groups. These are the people that can be found out and about in all weathers, raising awareness and vital funds by attending and putting on events including craft fairs, dog shows, festival attendances, local supermarket collections and giving talks… Read More