Canine Partners is pleased to announce that the Midlands Training Centre is the charity’s new registered Head Office. This is an important milestone as we enter the final phase of the transition to a single site from June.

The charity’s Advanced Training Team is fully operational from the Midlands Centre and busy with dog training, matching visits and planning placements for the coming months. The Breeding Team are also excited to have another litter on the way and are looking forward to the arrival of some mid-summer pups.

We were delighted to welcome our community on-site at the Southern Centre at the end of April for a final opportunity to connect and reminisce in person. It was wonderful to see so many faces and share stories and we thank everyone who was able to join us. We will share an update and photos on our blog soon, so please keep an eye out.

You may also have seen Advanced Trainer Sophie Reed with Demo Dog Fiona, starring on the BBC Breakfast red sofa on bank holiday Monday 1 May. We were thrilled to be invited onto the show, following the wonderful interview that partner Susan Holmes with Vinnie, gave to BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Look North at the end of April. Our huge thanks to our TV stars, both human and canine; their passion and commitment to the charity shone through and they have helped spread awareness of Canine Partners far and wide.

One topic, highlighted in both recent TV interviews, is the charity’s urgent need for volunteers to look after our puppies and dogs. CEO Alex Lochrane is also taking to the airwaves this spring, talking to local radio stations about our volunteer opportunities so please listen out for him!  Volunteering is so rewarding, with plenty of furry cuddles and the satisfaction of seeing puppies and dogs go on to transform lives. In the words of one partner, “I never realised the enormous difference that my canine partner would make to my confidence, relationships, inclusion in my community & family. I finally feel whole again.”  Visit our website to find out how you can get involved in supporting our next generation of life-changers.

Staff and volunteers will also be at upcoming events up and down the country in the coming months.  For a chance to meet the team and see our demo dogs in action check out the dates here and if you’d like to volunteer at our events, please get in touch on volunteer@caninepartners.org.uk.

Canine Partners is also hiring! We’re thrilled to be expanding our team with exciting roles available, both remote and office-based, including Trustee roles too. If you’re passionate about people and dogs and interested in joining our Canine Partners community, please take a look at our vacancies – we’d love to hear from you!

The charity has a new registered address but our phone numbers and other contact details remain the same – find all the details here. Please get in touch with queries or feedback to info@caninepartners.org.uk or speak with your Canine Partners contact.  To stay up to date, sign up to our E-news and don’t forget to connect with us on social media too.