We are delighted to share the wonderful news that Christine with Ruby and Caroline with Wilma, have successfully passed their final assessments to become Dog Day volunteer teams – becoming part of our growing volunteer team in Scotland. This is a milestone worth celebrating, as it reflects not only… Read More
Our Community Dog team members, Natashya and Sandy, recently helped to deliver a small group Animal Assisted Intervention at one of Alzheimer Scotland’s Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centres. This partnership brought wagging tails, gentle paws and a supportive community for individuals recently diagnosed with dementia. Over eight themed sessions,… Read More
Dogs for Good is delighted to announce a new role to help strengthen the connections between our volunteers, supporters, and local communities. Patrick Makosch has been appointed as our new Head of Volunteering and Supporter Engagement. Many of you will already know Patrick from his work this year leading… Read More
Karen and Peanut officially qualify Huge congratulations to Karen, one of our Activity Dog Volunteers, who has officially qualified with our Activity Dog Peanut! They are now signed off to work more independently in the supported living care home they visit weekly. Their partnership is wonderful, and a true testament… Read More
The survey Our new survey talked to 1,000 disabled adults who participate in sport, whether it’s watching their favourite team or competing themselves. It highlights how sport helps to combat social isolation, with 86% of those surveyed saying that participating in sport has stopped them from feeling lonely. 72%… Read More
