John Greenwood, Chair, Baldeep Thind, Charity Coordinator, Michelle Fletcher, Charity Coordinator, The Hospital Saturday Fund, presenting a grant of £5,000 to Anna Lawrence, Major Trusts Development Manager, Dogs for Good.
About Dogs for Good
Founded in 1988, Dogs for Good brings over 30 years of experience in transforming lives through the profound human-animal connection. Their mission is clear: to create a world where everyone can benefit from the companionship and support of a specially trained dog.
Dogs for Good caters to diverse needs, training dogs to assist people with physical disabilities like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spina bifida. They also utilise community dogs and specialist handlers to improve independence and wellbeing. Additionally, the organisation helps children and adults with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and even dementia through their family dog programme.
How they help
Their services extend far beyond traditional assistance dogs. Dogs for Good makes life-changing differences for people with disabilities through expertly trained dogs. These dogs are carefully matched and trained to perform specific tasks, such as retrieving dropped items, opening doors, or offering balance support, thus increasing independence. However, their impact transcends physical assistance. They also have ‘Community Dogs’ that visit institutions like hospitals and schools, providing a furry dose of companionship and emotional support. Additionally, they offer ‘Family Dog Workshops’ to assist families in seamlessly integrating a trained dog into their lives for additional support.
From Assistance to Companionship
Dogs for Good’s extensive experience in training and working with assistance dogs has inspired them to explore additional ways dogs can help individuals, families, and communities, fostering greater independence. This grant will support a project aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and spina bifida, through the assistance of 30 support dogs. The project’s objective is to improve these individuals’ quality of life by providing them with the companionship and aid of trained support dogs.
The Grant
The Hospital Saturday Fund has presented a £5,000 grant to Dogs for Good. The funding will enable Dogs for Good to establish more life-changing assistance dog partnerships, ultimately enhancing the lives of numerous individuals with physical disabilities.
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