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
As we celebrate International Assistance Dog Week, Dogs for Good is proud to be an Accredited Member of Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the global authority in the assistance dog industry. Founded in 1986, ADI fosters a collaborative global community dedicated to the highest standards of excellence… Read More
Andy (67) and Judy Muchall (68) from Formby in Merseyside are volunteer puppy socialisers for Dogs for Good. Now on their fifth puppy – Delta – the couple have been providing care, guidance and importantly, plenty of cuddles to Dogs for Good puppies for five years. It all started when Judy, as President of the Inner Wheel Ladies Volunteer Organisation, organised a few talks for members. “One of the speakers was… Read More
Dogs for Good relies on the extraordinary efforts of all its volunteer fundraiser groups. These are the people that can be found out and about in all weathers, raising awareness and vital funds by attending and putting on events including craft fairs, dog shows, festival attendances, local supermarket collections and giving talks… Read More
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