Blog

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!

Wing walking at 84: Belinda’s fundraising story

84-year-old Belinda lives in Bedfordshire and is doing a wing walk to raise funds for Canine Partners. This is her story: My husband David passed away last year after a long struggle with multiple disabling illnesses. His life was made easier and more fulfilling thanks to his canine partner, Crunchie – a wonderful Labradoodle with … read more

Posted 8 months ago in the A big thank you, Challenges, Community Fundraising, Volunteers and fundraisers categories

Running the London Marathon: Debbie’s fundraising story

58-year-old Debbie, who lives in Warwickshire, is running the London Marathon to raise vital funds for Canine Partners. This is her story:   “It was several years ago, when I attended a social group, that I first heard about Canine Partners. A lady who attended the group was a Puppy Parent volunteer for the charity … read more

Posted 9 months ago in the A big thank you, Challenges, Community Fundraising, Volunteers and fundraisers categories

Abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower: Lorraine’s fundraising story

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 1 year ago in the A big thank you, Challenges, Community Fundraising, Events, Volunteers and fundraisers categories

High Five to a 2022 Marathon!

Initially I got a place for the London Marathon in 2021, but I tore my calf muscle and had to defer. In the end though this led to me running for Canine Partners; me and my boyfriend became ‘puppy parents’ earlier this year after I chatted to the lovely ladies at a Canine Partners stand … read more

Posted 2 years ago in the Challenges, Volunteers and fundraisers categories

Purina employees raise funds for Canine Partners by walking the Seven Sisters!

Our long standing corporate supporter, Purina, not only funds our work and offers discounted food for our dogs, its employees also help out at our events and even take on challenging fundraising activities for us – all because they believe passionately in the amazing support our dogs provide. Recently a team of 23 employees from … read more

Posted 2 years ago in the A big thank you, Challenges, Corporate supporters categories