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Our blog is the place to find out what’s happening at Canine Partners!

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!

Jackie and canine partner Kingston

Trigger warning: This article contains descriptions of depression and mentions of suicide My name is Jackie, and going to share the story of my incredible canine partner, Kingston. For eight wonderful years, Kingston was right by my side, saving my life more times than I can count. Sadly, he passed away in July, and my … read more

Posted 2 weeks ago in the Blog category

Martin and canine partner Keith

We all know how hard it is to lose a pet. Now imagine losing your best friend who also helps you with daily tasks, like getting dressed and opening doors. Saying goodbye to a retiring assistance dog can be heartbreaking and incredibly tough for their partners who rely on them daily. It can mean needing more … read more

Posted 2 weeks ago in the Blog category

Christmas Carols roundup!

This holiday season, we had the joy of hosting three incredible Christmas carol services in London, Loughborough, and Arundel, each with their own special guest speaker (Dame Joanna Lumley DBE, Best-selling author Philippa Gregory and Paralympian Hannah Stodel) offering a unique way to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Our family-friendly services were filled with singing, … read more

Posted 2 weeks ago in the Blog category

Meet Rene and Paz

René was partnered with a black Labrador X Golden Retriever called Paz in 2020. This is her story.   “I have a type of Scleroderma called Systemic Sclerosis. The condition attacks my immune system and all the connective tissue in my body, both internally and externally. It has impacted every aspect of my life since … read more

Posted 3 months ago in the Blog, Our partnerships categories

Janet’s legacy story

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, … read more

Posted 3 months ago in the Blog category