Service and Therapy Pets
There are numerous charities offering service dogs and therapy pet visits, so we have compiled them into one place in order for those interested in this service to identify if they're eligible for one and learn about how to apply.
Canine Partners
Assists people with disabilities to enjoy greater independence and better quality of life through the help of specially trained assistance dogs.
Dogs for Good 01295 252600
To provide trained dogs to help disabled people (other than registered blind or deaf).
Pets As Therapy
01865 671440
Provides therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing and care homes, special needs schools and a variety of other venues.
Seeing Dogs Alliance
01634 572125 info@seeingdogs.org.uk
Provides professionally reared dogs to anyone wanting to achieve or maintain personal mobility while remaining truly independent.
Support Dogs
0114 261 7800
https://www.supportdogs.org.uk/
Support Dogs is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children and adults with various challenging medical conditions. They provide, train and support specialist assistance dogs to achieve this. One of their programmes is Disability assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities. The client’s own pet dog is trained to perform tasks which are specifically tailored to their individual needs, providing them with greater independence and safety.