Service Animals

BBC - Ouch! - Close Up
Information about the potential uses of guide horses and how they can assist disabled people.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ouch/closeup/guidehorse/index.shtml

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.
http://www.c-p-i.org.uk/

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

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.
http://www.dogaid.org.uk/

Dogs for the Disabled
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.
http://www.dogsforthedisabled.org/

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.
http://www.articlesfactory.com/articles/education/guide-dog-etiquette.html

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Provides guide dogs and other services. Includes social events, national raffle and news.
http://www.gdba.org.uk/

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.
http://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/

Helping Hounds Ltd.
Using animals to improve the quality of life at all levels by visiting health care facilities and participating in research, education and art.
http://www.helpinghounds.org/

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.
http://www.petsastherapy.org/

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

Support Dogs Online
Charity training disability assistance dogs including seizure alert dogs and medical assistance dogs. Includes fostering, socialising and adoption details and latest news.
http://www.support-dogs.org.uk/