After a career spanning 25 years at Dogs for Good, Peter Gorbing is retiring and handing over the lead to Ed Bracher, formerly Chief Executive at Riding for the Disabled Association. Ed has spent the last four weeks with Peter learning about and familiarising himself with the charity and officially… Read More
UK charity, Dogs for Good, is encouraging people to take part in ‘Dogtober’ this October. The campaign is a walking challenge running for the month of October hoping to raise awareness of the positive impact that dogs can have on improving feelings of loneliness and social isolation. The charity, which… Read More
We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family as we come together as a nation to remember her and the incredible contribution she has made to public life. As a mark of respect, we will… Read More
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