Today (15th October 2015) we become Dogs for Good. This is the start of a new chapter for the charity, which I am looking forward to with great anticipation and excitement. It builds on our strong foundation and history as Dogs for the Disabled. We’re extremely proud… Read More
Christopher Newns, brother of Frances Hay, our founder, has played an active role in the development of the new brand, as a member of the Brand Steering Group. As we enter this new phase of the charity’s development, we asked Christopher to give us some insight into Frances’ ambitions for… Read More
Using Animal Assisted Intervention we can help people facing real challenges experience the benefits of dogs in a therapeutic and meaningful way. Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) is the… Read More
Sox arrived in 2013 when Toby (then eight), who’s badly affected by autism, was highly anxious, self-harming and even talked about ending his own life. In just two weeks Sox transformed the atmosphere in the house and Toby said, ‘I just feel better now Sox is here’. Read More
The National Autistic Society has made a timely reminder that many people with autism are not working, even though many of them want a job. Could assistance dogs help people with autism get into work? For many years I have thought that… Read More