Janet, from Bristol, has pledged to leave a gift in her Will to Canine Partners

Ian was one of the first people to have a canine partner when the charity was established in the 1990s. His mum Janet has pledged to leave a gift in her Will to Canine Partners and says:

“My son, Ian, was 19 when he had his accident. After six months in the spinal unit, he came home to us. Life was very difficult as Ian no longer had mobility below his arms and relied on an electric wheelchair. You could see there was an instant bond between Ian and Alex.

Alex revolutionised Ian’s life in so many ways. He helped him dress and gave him the confidence to venture out independently again. Alex would grab items like a tin of soup and add them to the shopping trolley. He was even able to pay the cashier by standing on his hind legs – all day-to-day activities that Ian had lost the ability to do. My son died in 2010, and we have been donating ever since. When I eventually pass away, Canine Partners are getting a share of my estate.”

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