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!

Meet Abbie and her canine partner, Alfie

I live with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. All of these conditions are completely invisible, so on the outside I look ‘normal’ but on the inside my body tells a whole different story. Life before my canine partner Alfie was pretty dull and every day was a huge … read more

Posted 2 years ago

Meet Elaine, Puppy Parent volunteer from Hampshire

Elaine has been a Puppy Parent volunteer for Canine Partners for two years and is currently looking after her first puppy-in-training. This is her story: I wanted to become a volunteer for Canine Partners as I was looking to ‘make a difference’ by doing something positive and ‘give back’ to the community. Canine Partners was … read more

Posted 3 years ago

Watch Canine Partners on ITV’s The Pet Show

We are delighted to announce that on Sunday 21 November 2021 Canine Partners will feature on ITV’s The Pet Show. Majid, who was partnered with canine partner Oxford in February 2016, will be on show telling his story and showing how Oxford has transformed his life. Hosted by Dermot O’Leary and Joanna Page, The Pet … read more

Posted 3 years ago in the TV category

Meet Sharlah, Puppy Parent volunteer from Hull

Sharlah has been a volunteer for Canine Partners for over 13 years, including as a volunteer Speaker and a Puppy Parent volunteer. She is currently looking after her 10th puppy-in-training. This is her story: I wanted to become a volunteer for Canine Partners as my friend was a Puppy Parent volunteer at the time. They … read more

Posted 3 years ago in the Volunteers and fundraisers category

Meet Fiona and Verlin

Fiona Airey was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in 2010. Fiona, who is a primary school teacher, saw her confidence diminished by the vulnerable position that her condition put her in. Fiona, who lives in Essex, said: “By 2001 I had started my career in teaching and I was very nervous about walking around school … read more

Posted 3 years ago in the Impact series, Our partnerships categories