Service animals are trained to assist people with various disabilities.
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- Hearing Dogs for Deaf People 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.
- Dog AID 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.
- Pets As Therapy 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.
- Guide Dogs & Their Owners 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.
- Canines for Disabled Kids Sponsoring dogs to assist disabled children with everyday tasks. Includes how to apply for a dog, events and donation details.
- The Seeing Dogs Alliance An alternative source of dogs to guide blind people. Information on activities, and ways in which people can help.
- The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association The UK's largest and oldest guide dog assocciation. Includes social events, national raffle and news.
- Dogs for Good 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.
- Support Dogs Charity training disability assistance dogs including seizure alert dogs and medical assistance dogs. Includes fostering, socialising and adoption details and latest news.
- Canine Partners 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.
- Medical Detection Dogs A charity that trains dogs to detect changes in an individual’s personal odour triggered by their disease.