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We’ll keep you up to date with everything from our heart-warming partnership stories, to top tips from our Dog Welfare team.
You can also find out who’s been supporting us and see how our volunteers help out. Maybe you could feature here soon? Email news@caninepartners.org.uk if you’ve got a story to share!
My name is Wren and I’m partnered with seven-year-old Golden Retriever, Darcey – I’m 31 years old and I live in Hampshire. Since I was a child, I’ve struggled with health problems, but I didn’t become disabled until later in life. In 2012, I had a bout of glandular fever. Following on from that I … read more
Posted 7 days ago in the Our partnerships category
Back on 7 September, West Sussex Golf Club Captain’s charity day, members and guests came together to raise money for Canine Partners. The charity day includes games of golf, raffles, a silent auction and a demo from our amazing Dog Demonstration Team. The West Sussex Golf Club’s charity day raised a staggering £13,348.21 for Canine … read more
Posted 1 week ago in the A big thank you, Community Fundraising, Events, Volunteers and fundraisers categories
Abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower: Lorraine’s fundraising story 65-year-old Lorraine, who lives in Fareham, abseiled 100m down the Spinnaker Tower to raise vital funds for Canine Partners. This is her story: “It all started when we tragically lost our beloved eldest son, Michael, to a spinal injury. While Michael was fighting for his life in hospital, … read more
Posted 3 weeks ago in the A big thank you, Challenges, Community Fundraising, Events, Volunteers and fundraisers categories
Stephen Brookes, 44 In 2008, my world changed dramatically when a motorbike accident left me with a life-changing spinal cord injury. I am paralysed from the shoulders down, which means that I need to use a wheelchair full-time and require 24-hour care. I had served in the Royal Navy for 15 years, a life that … read more
Posted 1 month ago in the Our partnerships category
James, 81, was partnered with canine partner Spud in June 2018. This is his story. My name is James and I have Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy. My disability affects my limbs, with no movement below the ankle and very limited dexterity in my hands. I get very tired and suffer with pain in my joints. … read more
Posted 1 month ago in the Our partnerships category
Penny was partnered with her second canine partner River in July 2021. This is her story… read more
Posted 1 month ago in the Our partnerships category
