We’d like to introduce you to Alan, Sean and Harriet. Three of our partnerships, partnered with our incredible canine partner assistance dogs, who will be featured on our BBC Lifeline Appeal in just 4 days.

Alan and canine partner Hamlin

Alan, who has Parkinson’s Disease, was partnered with Hamlin in 2015.

“Having Hamlin has genuinely changed my life for the better in all ways. He’s got a cheeky character and he’s always happy to help from the moment I get up. I can’t sneak out of a room without him noticing, although I have tried! He’s just amazing.”

Sean and canine partner Lucas

Sean, who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), was partnered with Lucas in 2018.

“Lucas will take things to my wife, Josie, or the children, for example quite often Elsie will forget her dolly downstairs and she has it for bedtime. Whilst before there wasn’t much I could do to help, now I can ask Lucas to go and take it to her which makes me feel great. I feel more independent and less incapable now that I have Lucas.”

Harriet and canine partner Fevro

Harriet, who has a neurological condition, was partnered with Fevro in 2019.

“Being matched with Fevro has opened the world up to me again. He has given me the confidence to go out on my own and gain my Masters Degree. I can never express how much Canine Partners means to me.”

These three partnerships are just a few of the around 300 disabled people who currently have one of our amazing dogs. Support we receive from appeals like our BBC Lifeline help us to transform the lives of more disabled people across the UK and provide vital support to those who already have one of our canine partner assistance dogs, canine home assistants and canine companions.

We are thrilled to finally announce who our BBC Lifeline Appeal presenter is! 

Known for her iconic roles in the Harry Potter films and Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, she is a true cinematic legend… 

Her accolades include a British Academy Film Award, an International Emmy Award, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards, along with numerous nominations, including two Academy Awards, nine Golden Globe Awards, and five Primetime Emmy Awards… Truly a Hollywood superstar! 

Have you guessed?

It’s Helena Bonham Carter! 

Helena’s connection to Canine Partners makes this partnership extra special as her family has been involved with the charity from the very beginning. We will share some behind-the-scenes photos soon, but for now we hope you’re as excited as us to have Helena help us fly the purple Canine Partners flag!

Watch our BBC Lifeline Appeal on Sunday 30 March 2025 at 12:50pm. Don’t forget to save the date in your calendar by clicking the button below, you’ll then receive a notification when it’s time to tune in!