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 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 Rachel, Fosterer volunteer from Loughborough

Rachel, a mum-of-two, is a volunteer Fosterer for Canine Partners, who is currently fostering her 19th dog, David. This is her story: I have been volunteering as an overnight (B&B) Fosterer since 2016. David has been with us full time since 23 March 2019, when we first went into lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During this last … read more

Posted 3 years ago in the Volunteers and fundraisers category

Meet Emma, volunteer Fosterer from Surrey

After losing the last of her family dogs, Emma joined the Canine Partner’s volunteer Fosterer community back 2018. Since then, she’s been on a rewarding journey. This is her story: “I have been fostering for Canine Partners since November 2018. My voluntary role is as a Fosterer for dogs in advanced training at the Southern Training … read more

Posted 3 years ago in the Volunteers and fundraisers category

Meet Gillian, volunteer Fosterer from Leicestershire

Gillian is a volunteer Fosterer for Canine Partners and has fostered over 20 dogs since 2017. This is her story: I have been volunteering as a Fosterer for Canine Partners since January 2017. I foster dogs during their advanced training and provide holiday cover for other Fosterers. When the dogs leave their Puppy Parent volunteers … read more

Posted 3 years ago in the Volunteers and fundraisers category

#FitFor30Challenge – Darcey’s fundraising story

Darcey, nine-years-old from Renfrewshire in Scotland, is taking part in the Fit for 30 Challenge this September to raise vital funds for Canine Partners. The challenge is in memory of Canine Partners’ Demonstration Dog, Heston, who her Grandparents were volunteer Demonstration Dog Handlers for the charity with. “I wanted to fundraise for Canine Partners because … read more

Posted 3 years ago in the A big thank you, Fit for 30 Challenge, Volunteers and fundraisers categories