Dog A.I.D. (Assistance In Disability)

15/08/2025

Happy Friday everyone from your Dog A.I.D. Ambassa-dog Beanie! Thought you'd enjoy this shot of me on me holi-bobs 😀🐶 Would love to see any pics of pups on their summer break too. Just post in the comments below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Whatever you're up to this weekend, keep cool, stay safe and have a good one! Love from your best boy, Beanie ###x

13/08/2025

Who wouldn't want to be spending more time in the garden if they had these two adorable helpers?!

Dog A.I.D. Assistance Dog Darcy has been showing little sis-fur Winter the ropes when it comes to fetching useful items for mum Jess. Without a doubt, they are the prettiest in the patch!

12/08/2025

It's hot out there this week! Here's a timely reminder from our friends from Dogs Trust of how you can recognise signs of heatstroke in dogs and take fast action to help

With temperatures soaring in parts of the UK this week, please remember that a 'smiling' dog is not always a happy one.

In fact, what looks like a grin (excessive panting and open-mouthed expressions) could be a sign that your dog is experiencing heatstroke and struggling to cool down 🥵

More tips for the hot weather: https://bit.ly/3GsPtLM

[Image description: An infographic listing 6 signs of heatstroke in a dog. These include heavy panting, excessive drooling, vomiting, drowsy and uncoordinated, diarrhoea and collapsing.]

05/08/2025

We're delighted to announce that our Trainer of the Month for July is...India Tucker!!! Congratulations India 🎉🥁🐶😍

India, who owns is being recognised for her huge commitment and dedication in her volunteering. She's formed a fantastic relationship with her client and is spending a huge amount of time supporting the team. Thank you India for everything you do for Dog A.I.D.!

04/08/2025

Happy International Assistance Dogs Week! This week recognises the huge contribution made across the world by Assistance Dogs and those who train them.

In recognition of the amazing Assistance Dogs, volunteer trainers and clients who form the Dog A.I.D. family, we are delighted to bring you our new Dog A.I.D. film. This film talks about our work and the incredible impact that our small charity has for physically Disabled people across the United Kingdom, helping them to live a more independent life.

We're so grateful to the wonderful .agency who have selected Dog A.I.D. as their Charity of the Year and gave us the most amazing package of pro bono support to us including making this lovely film. Thank you to Jenny, Stephen and the whole team who have gone above and beyond to help raise awareness of what we do. We hope you enjoy the film!

https://youtu.be/mLPe-U4dNNs?si=rOpvcp5fhE7sYVai

This short film talks about the work of Dog A.I.D. (Assistance In Disability), a charity dedicated to supporting physically Disabled people in the United Kin...

28/07/2025

We hope that all of our sup-pawters had a lovely weekend!

What did you get up to with your dogs over the weekend? Dog A.I.D. mascot Hannah spent her Sunday keeping the garden plants warm 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Post a pic of your weekend activities with your pups in the comments below!

25/07/2025

Happy Friday everyone! We've got a lot of "thank yous" to say today for an amazing community in Hampshire who have come together to raise money for Dog A.I.D.

The Godshill Summer Fayre took place last Sunday and raised the incredible sum of £630 (and still rising!) to support Dog A.I.D.'s life-changing work. Orchestrated by patron Ann Blake, there was a superb response from a huge number of local businesses and individuals helping with the organisation of the event and providing tombola prizes and other support.

We've been overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and are so grateful to everyone who contributed and attended. So, a big shout out to:

Ann Blake
Debbie Millard
Michelle Munoz
Hola a todas Spanish Language Solutions
Pages of Lyndhurst
Bonds Barber Shop
Three Lions
Riverside Café
Carl Hillwood
Prices Butchers
Karen Harrison Art
Hyde Potting Shed
Wolvercroft Garden Centre
Reflections Hairdressers
Tiny Silver Home
Upton House Hair Studios
Mays Butchers
New Forest Waterpark
Hyde Country Store
Stable and Wicks
Forde Inn
Hyde Flower company
Lucinda Nicholas
Lynn Purcell
Black Star Records
Rebecca Lover Beauty
Thai Kitchen
Amy’s Pantry
New Pastures Butchers
Downton Brewery
Waitrose
Woodgreen Shop
Paul Kidby
Fleur Happy Hounds
The Nail and Beauty Place
Ringwood Brewery
Animal Avenue
The George
Galaxy Toys
Select Pet Foods
Allsorts Emporium
Midducks Candle Company
Tina Fordingbridge
Baskets and Blooms
Caxtons
Maia Bowles
Pat Tuck
Fordingbridge Scouts

Thank you all!

24/07/2025

Huge Dog A.I.D. congratulations to Marie and Finley who have passed their Level 2 assessment! 😁🐶🎉😍 This is a BIG milestone on their journey towards accredited Assistance Dog status and we're so happy for them both!!!

Thank you to volunteer trainer Jessica Jones who is coaching the partnership 😁

21/07/2025

As our Dog A.I.D. supporters will know, our Assistance Dogs are all much loved pet dogs who train alongside their owner to become an accredited Assistance Dog partnership. When the dog retires, they remain part of their family and, when they pass over the Rainbow Bridge, are mourned as such.

We received very sad news this weekend from Leonie, Mum of Assistance Dog Alex, telling us that Alex has passed away. Alex retired in March 2024 having worked as a Dog A.I.D. Assistance Dog for seven and a half years. He had been struggling with arthritis post retirement and had recently acquired some wheels to help him get around. Leonie and her family have been tireless fundraisers for Dog A.I.D. and took Alex to fundraising events with them to fly the flag for our charity. Leonie wrote:

"It is with a heavy heart that we have to let everyone know that Alex - the retired Assistance Dog who only just got his wheels to give him new adventures has gone over rainbow bridge - we are absolutely gutted and would like to thank everyone who has made us feel so welcome and Pumpkins Wheels for giving Alex with the opportunity for a bit of freedom. We're just sorry he never got the chance to have new adventures on them 🌈💔😢x".

All of the Dog A.I.D. team send their deepest condolences to Leonie and family who loved Alex deeply and will miss him. Run free Alex 💔💔💔

18/07/2025

Our wonderful patron Ann Blake has planned a Summer Fair which is taking place this Sunday at Godshill Village Hall with all proceeds going to Dog A.I.D.! If you are in the Hampshire area, please go along and lend your support!

We're so grateful to Ann and all of the local businesses who have planned and are supporting this lovely event

16/07/2025

A big Dog A.I.D. "well done" goes to Marye and Nugget! This lovely partnership have recently passed their Level 2 qualification on their journey towards accredited Assistance Dog status. Congratulations to you both! 😁🎉🐶

Huge thanks go to volunteer trainer Anne Tucker for supporting the team.

09/07/2025

Please can you help us?🐾🙏

Our wonderful volunteers are once again attending the North East Dog Festival in August and are on the look out for small items that can be used on a tombola to raise much needed funds for us.

If you have anything you think may be suitable, we would be so grateful if you could send it to us at the office and we will forward it on in plenty of time.

As ever, thank you so much for your support and huge thanks to our amazing group of volunteers who are once again attending this event for us - we're so grateful.