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 7 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 8 months ago in the A big thank you, Challenges, Community Fundraising, Volunteers and fundraisers categories

Canary ‘Woof’ 2023

On the 29 and 30 November Canine Partners staff, volunteers and dogs joined together at Jubilee Place in Canary Wharf in central London. This yearly event aims to promote the amazing work our specially trained assistance dogs do for people living with physical disabilities across the UK. After setting up our station in the prime … read more

Posted 11 months ago in the A big thank you, Community Fundraising, Volunteers and fundraisers categories

Amazing funds raised by West Sussex Golf Club

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 12 months ago in the A big thank you, Community Fundraising, Events, 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