Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Trains dogs to alert deaf people and children. Website: www.hearingdogs.org.uk for news about the charity, plus details on puppy sponsorship, donations, fund-raising and legacies.
The Kennel Club – Involved in every aspect of life with dogs, including training and children’s sections. Donates to other charities through its Charitable Trust, organises Crufts dog show.
Website: www.thekennelclub.org.uk for full details.
PDSA (People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals) – Provides medical care for sick animals everywhere and makes the famous Dickin Medal and Gold Medal awards for animal bravery. Website: www.pdsa.org.uk for details of activities, shopping on-line, insurance, fund-raising and donations.
Support Dogs – Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy, physical disabilities and children with autism by training dogs to act as efficient and safe assistants. Website: www.support-dogs.org.uk for a full description and on-line giving.
Medical Detection Dogs – the umbrella organisation for Cancer + Bio-detection Dogs and Medical Alert Dogs, including diabetes dogs. Website: www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk for news from both charities and donations.
Dogs for the Disabled – Trains assistance dogs for children and adults with physical disabilities, and families with a child with autism. Through practical tasks our dogs offer freedom and independence, and give confidence to recipients. Website: www.dogsforthedisabled.org.uk for full information and donation details.
Canine Partners – A registered charity assisting people with disabilities to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life, by providing specially trained assistance dogs. Website: www.caninepartners.co.uk for a full description of work, plus how to give.
Pets as Therapy – Provides therapeutic visits to hospitals, hospices, nursing and care homes, special needs schools and a variety of other venues by volunteers with their own friendly, temperament tested and vaccinated dogs and cats. Website: www.petsatherapy.org.uk for details of how to join in and fundraise.
Dog AID – Provides specialised training for people with physical disabilities using their own pet dog, rather than pre-trained dogs. Website: www.dogaid.org.uk for the full story and how to donate.
Assistance Dogs UK – A coalition of assistance dog organisations that encourages the exchange of ideas and best practice amongst its members. Website: www.assistancedogs.org.uk for more information.
National Search and Rescue Dog Association (NSARDA) – The overall organisation for several different search and rescue dog groups covering both mountainous and lowground searches in all regions of the UK. Website: www.nsarda.org.uk has links to individual groups and details of how to get involved or make a donation.
Animals in War – The Animals in War trust administers the memorial in Park Lane. Website: www.animalsinwar.org.uk to find out more or donate.