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There are hundreds of people with disabilities across the UK partnered with our dogs, each with a different story to tell about how their lives have been enhanced by our amazing canine partners.
We have more than 300 partnerships currently working across the UK, each with a unique story about how their life has been transformed by a canine partner. If you would like to use a partnership case study in the media please contact our communications team on 07341 564 706. Alternatively, email news@caninepartners.org.uk.
My name is Wren and I’m partnered with seven-year-old Golden Retriever, Darcey – I’m 31 years old and I live in Hampshire. Since I was a child, I’ve struggled with health problems, but I didn’t become disabled until later in life. In 2012, I had a bout of glandular fever. Following on from that I … read more
Posted 7 days ago in the Our partnerships category
Stephen Brookes, 44 In 2008, my world changed dramatically when a motorbike accident left me with a life-changing spinal cord injury. I am paralysed from the shoulders down, which means that I need to use a wheelchair full-time and require 24-hour care. I had served in the Royal Navy for 15 years, a life that … read more
Posted 1 month ago in the Our partnerships category
James, 81, was partnered with canine partner Spud in June 2018. This is his story. My name is James and I have Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy. My disability affects my limbs, with no movement below the ankle and very limited dexterity in my hands. I get very tired and suffer with pain in my joints. … read more
Posted 1 month ago in the Our partnerships category
