Retired engineer, Gerry Bernardo, is one of our many fabulous volunteer temporary boarders and, over the past ten years, has looked after no less than 50 of our clever dogs! The role of a temporary boarder involves providing a loving home for our dogs for around four months, while they go through… Read More
How animal assisted intervention is helping people with a dementia diagnosis Dogs for Good has supported people through its Dementia Dog service for five years and trained both Dementia Assistance Dogs and Dementia Community Dogs. We’ve also worked with individuals and couples providing animal assisted intervention (AAI) to help reduce social isolation and help maintain independence. Over the past year, we’ve had to think differently… Read More
“There’s a whole world out there to explore and with Winter by my side, I’m safe. I feel like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis and I’m ready to fly.” Alice Moore-Simmons from Wigan has a variety of different conditions including brittle bones, Ehlers Danlos syndrome and POTS. The infectiously-cheery 25 year-old takes it all in her stride however, supported by… Read More
With many of us still working from home, virtual meetings can start to feel a bit flat. Read our suggestions on how to liven up your virtual meeting and raise funds for Dogs for Good at the same time! “You’re on Mute!” Swear Jar You’ve probably heard of the traditional… Read More
· Over three in four (77%) autistic children have missed out on learning opportunities due to the pandemic · 70% of all parents have seen increased anxiety levels from their autistic child when learning, as the lack of routine takes its toll · During World Autism Awareness Week, MORE THAN… Read More