Directory of Service Animals Resources

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Service animals are trained to assist people with various disabilities.

Resources in This Category

• Canine Partners

  https://caninepartners.org.uk/
  A registered charity assists disabled people to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained dogs. Includes news and events.

• Canines for Disabled Kids

  http://www.caninesforkids.org/
  Sponsoring dogs to assist disabled children with everyday tasks. Includes how to apply for a dog, events and donation details.

• Dog AID

  http://www.dogaid.org.uk/
  Charity which specialises in helping the physically disabled to train their own pet dogs to work as assistance dogs. Details of training available and fundraising activities.

• Dogs for Good

  http://www.dogsforgood.org/
  Charity which helps disabled people to increase their independence by training specially selected dogs to live and work with them, giving them an enhanced quality of life. Includes history, dogs, clients and donation form.

• Guide Dogs & Their Owners

  http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/education/guide-dog-etiquette.html
  Disability article offering details of guide dog etiquette along with do's and dont's when meeting a blind or visually impaired guide dog user.

• Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

  http://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/
  Trains dogs to alert deaf people to sounds such as the alarm clock, doorbell, telephone and smoke alarms, Includes news, literature and how to support.

• Medical Detection Dogs

  https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/
  A charity that trains dogs to detect changes in an individual’s personal odour triggered by their disease.

• Pets As Therapy

  http://www.petsastherapy.org/
  Cats and dogs registered to visit hospitals and residential homes to offer comfort and support. Offers information of how to get involved, forum and fact sheets.

• Support Dogs

  https://supportdogs.org.uk/
  Charity training disability assistance dogs including seizure alert dogs and medical assistance dogs. Includes fostering, socialising and adoption details and latest news.

• The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

  http://www.guidedogs.org.uk/
  The UK's largest and oldest guide dog assocciation. Includes social events, national raffle and news.

• The Seeing Dogs Alliance

  http://www.seeingdogs.org.uk/
  An alternative source of dogs to guide blind people. Information on activities, and ways in which people can help.

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