Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust

Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust Providing purpose-trained Assistance Dogs to enrich the lives of Kiwis living with a disability 🐾
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🎉 Congratulations to our August Employee of the Month - Arlo! 😍During the school holidays, Arlo supported his client, In...
27/08/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our August Employee of the Month - Arlo! 😍

During the school holidays, Arlo supported his client, Indie, through some very busy and chaotic places. He was always checking in on her, providing deep pressure when needed, and just being the best boy ever.

Even when the family got caught in heavy rain and Arlo was soaked, he still kept his focus firmly on Indie - a true professional! 🌧️🐕

Well done, Arlo - we’re so proud to see you shining in your important role 🥳✨

📣 South Auckland - we need your help!We have a group of dogs in your area entering the final stages of their Assistance ...
26/08/2025

📣 South Auckland - we need your help!

We have a group of dogs in your area entering the final stages of their Assistance Dog training, and we’re looking for caring homes to support them 🏠💙

Could you open your home for up to 6 months to one of our dogs in formal training? Or lend a hand for just a few days when their primary boarder is away?

One of our ADNZT trainers will pick up and drop off the dog during weekdays for training sessions - so you can be a boarder while having a full time job!

By boarding, you’ll be helping an adorable future life-changer finish their training and go on to transform the life of someone who needs them most. ✨

📍 Ideal locations: Manukau Heights, The Gardens, Dannemora, Papakura & Takanini.

If you’re interested in providing a temporary home (whether for a few days or a few months), we'd love to hear from you!

Apply here: https://www.assistancedogstrust.org.nz/boarder-application 🐕

Any questions? Drop them in the comments 🥰

Troy, one of our puppies in training, recently had a sleepover at the home of our Corporate Partnerships Specialist, Reb...
26/08/2025

Troy, one of our puppies in training, recently had a sleepover at the home of our Corporate Partnerships Specialist, Rebecca.

It’s safe to say he stole a couple hearts! 💙

✨ We are OVER THE MOON to share that our beautiful girl, Orchid, has graduated and is now making a difference for her cl...
24/08/2025

✨ We are OVER THE MOON to share that our beautiful girl, Orchid, has graduated and is now making a difference for her client! ✨

Orchid is already performing her tasks with pride - retrieval, tug to open doors, tug to help her client up from a seated position, some brace work, and hitting buttons with her paws (emergency buttons, crosswalk buttons).

Thank you so much to everyone involved in Orchid's journey - her puppy raisers, boarders, trainers, and of course our generous supporters who make it all possible.

Orchid is now making an incredible difference in her clients life - and its only possible because of all of you 💙

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Happy 7th Birthday to Assistance Dogs Jack and Jojo! 😍✨Thank you for making such a big difference in your clients lives....
21/08/2025

Happy 7th Birthday to Assistance Dogs Jack and Jojo! 😍✨

Thank you for making such a big difference in your clients lives. We are so proud of you 💙

Noah, one of our dogs in formal training, recently joined his boarder at a business networking function - and he made th...
20/08/2025

Noah, one of our dogs in formal training, recently joined his boarder at a business networking function - and he made the most of the opportunity to show off his best “good boy” behaviour! 😉

Noah is working hard towards graduating as a qualified Assistance Dog within the next 6 months. Keep it up, Noah - we’re so proud of you! 💙🐕

💙 A huge shoutout to the amazing Marsh whānau and their wonderful community! 🥰With their Assistance Dog Vinnie by their ...
19/08/2025

💙 A huge shoutout to the amazing Marsh whānau and their wonderful community! 🥰

With their Assistance Dog Vinnie by their side, the Marsh family have been fundraising up a storm for ADNZT. This month they hosted “5k for 5k” - a 5km hike around Whitireia Park with friends and family, aiming to raise $5,000.

Braving the winter chill, around 70 incredible people turned up with flags, banners, decorations, a BBQ, and even a cake to celebrate 🎂🥳

Together, they smashed their $5,000 fundraising goal for ADNZT - and we are SO grateful! 🙌

Also, a special thank to EBIS Wellington who recently held a m***i day and bake sale in support of this wonderful family.

To everyone involved - thank you. Your generosity helps us continue providing life-changing Assistance Dogs for young Kiwis living with disabilities 🐕✨

🚨 Have you signed up to volunteer in our Street Collection yet? 👀 Our biggest fundraising event is right around the corn...
19/08/2025

🚨 Have you signed up to volunteer in our Street Collection yet? 👀

Our biggest fundraising event is right around the corner, and we need your help to make it a success!

we already have an amazing team of 130 volunteers - but there are still volunteering shifts that need to be filled! Will you spare 2 hours of your time and hep us raise $100,000? 🐕✨

We would love your support.

📅 When: 19 – 21 September
👐 We need as many helping hands as possible across Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.

Be part of something truly special - volunteer for our Street Collection and make a lasting impact for young Kiwis living with a disability who are waiting for an Assistance Dog 💙

👉 Sign up today: https://volunteer.assistancedogstrust.org.nz/

This year, we’re proud to partner with PurposeTech for our Street Collection, making it easier than ever to volunteer with us! Thank you so much for supporting New Zealanders living with disabilities, PurposeTech. You’re truly helping our volunteers to change lives, one bucket shake at a time. https://purposetech.io/ 🐾

Happy birthday to 3 of the coolest doggies in town - Noah, Nina and Ness 😎🎊🎈🎉✨These three are working super hard in form...
13/08/2025

Happy birthday to 3 of the coolest doggies in town - Noah, Nina and Ness 😎🎊🎈🎉✨

These three are working super hard in formal training to become Assistance Dogs for Kiwi kids who need them.

Look how much they've grown in the last 2 years 🥺

We are also thinking of their brother Nikau who's living his best life as a pet 🥰🎂

This is Titan - one of our seriously cute (and usually very goofy) puppies in training.Not long ago, Titan gave us a bit...
07/08/2025

This is Titan - one of our seriously cute (and usually very goofy) puppies in training.

Not long ago, Titan gave us a bit of a scare 😔

He suddenly became lethargic and wobbly, was scratching at his nose, coughing, and sounded congested. It was clear something wasn’t right.

Thanks to his puppy raiser’s quick action, Titan was taken straight to the emergency vet - and with the help of generous donations from people like you, he was able to receive immediate care.

💉 His treatment included blood tests, fluid therapy, overnight monitoring, and a follow-up visit. In total, his vet care came to $1,438.81 - a cost we simply couldn’t cover without our amazing community.

💙 We’re so happy to share that Titan made a full recovery with no lasting effects. He’s now back to his usual antics and continuing his training journey alongside his ‘T’ litter siblings.

Titan’s story is just one example of the difference your donations make. Every dollar helps cover unexpected vet bills and ensures our pups stay healthy, happy, and on track to change lives.

👉 Please consider donating today to support puppies like Titan:
https://www.assistancedogstrust.org.nz/make-a-donation

From Titan and all of us at ADNZT – thank you. Your support truly means the world. 💙

P.S. How cute is Titan with older dog in training, Robbie? 🥺

Because of our village, Ness Got a Second Chance 🐶💙This International Assistance Dog Week, we want to share a feel-good ...
06/08/2025

Because of our village, Ness Got a Second Chance 🐶💙

This International Assistance Dog Week, we want to share a feel-good story that shows the power of your support.

Meet Ness.

Last year, Ness was selected to join our Breeding Programme. But before she had the chance to have her first litter of Assistance Dog puppies, she developed a life-threatening womb infection. Her health was at risk, and she needed urgent veterinary care.

💙 Thanks to the generous support of our community, Ness received the treatment she needed - right when she needed it.

While this meant she could no longer stay in the Breeding Programme, there’s a silver lining...

✨ Ness is now training to become an Assistance Dog herself. She’s healthy, happy, and on track to change the life of a New Zealander in need.

Stories like Ness’s are only possible because of the kindness and generosity of our supporters. Emergency vet care is never planned - but it is essential. And as our team of dogs grows, so does our need for support.

If you’ve ever thought about donating, we hope Ness’s story shows just how powerful your gift can be.

🐾 Every dollar helps cover urgent vet care and ensures more dogs like Ness can go on to change lives.

👉 Please make a donation today:
https://www.assistancedogstrust.org.nz/make-a-donation

From Ness, and all of us - thank you for being part of our village 💙

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