Dogs for Health

10/12/2024

✨ 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵! ✨

There’s still time to make a difference this Christmas by supporting our 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹.

Every donation helps us deliver essential therapy dog services to those facing loneliness, mental health challenges, and isolation in our community.

Your contribution brings companionship, hope, and joy to those who need it most during this festive season.

🌟 Make a meaningful impact today. 🌟

𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/festive-wish-appeal

This festive season, support the Dogs for Health Christmas Wish Appeal! Your donation provides therapy dogs with the toys, treats, and essentials they need to bring comfort and companionship to those in need.

03/12/2024

🐾 Hi friends, it’s Zac here! 🐾

I had the best time meeting the lovely team at White Row Farm Shop in Beckington over the weekend! 🐶 Everyone was so kind, and let me tell you, their lamb bones are absolutely paw-some! 🦴😋

Thank you for the warm welcome – I can’t wait to visit again! 💛

29/11/2024

🐾 Making Wishes Come True! 💕

We had the privilege of helping Andrée at Rossetti House in Frome fulfil her wish to spend time with some furry friends! 🐶💖 Moments like these bring joy and companionship, but they’re only possible with your ongoing support.

✨ Help us create more smiles like Andrée’s by donating today: https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/dogsforhealth/donation-amount

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.frometimes.co.uk/round-of-a-paws-resident-spends-special-afternoon-with-dogs/

A care home resident in Frome had her wish come true when she spent the afternoon with some four-legged friends. When the team at Care UK’s Rossetti House, on Welshmill Lane, heard 89-year-old resident Andrée Spark say that her wish was to spend time with dogs, they were more than happy to make i...

28/11/2024

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 therapy dogs can bring comfort, joy, and connection to elderly individuals? 🐶💙 Learn how these amazing companions improve mental health, fight loneliness, and foster wellbeing in care homes and beyond.

👉 Read more: https://dogsforhealth.org.uk/mental-health-and-wellbeing/the-transformative-power-of-therapy-dogs-in-elderly-care/

📞 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀: Think your residents would benefit from a visit? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 to learn more about how Dogs for Health can help!

Discover how therapy dogs bring joy, comfort, and improved wellbeing to elderly individuals, transforming lives through companionship and connection.

22/11/2024

The dogs are back!!! Have you booked your free place yet?? 🐾🐕🐾

Come and read to a trained therapy dog on Thursday 28 November. Bookable sessions are available between 3.30pm and 5.00pm. Suitable for all ages. This is a realy lovely opportunity to relax in the library and read, cuddle, stroke or talk to one of these adorable therapy dogs.

To book your free place, please phone us on 01225 716700.

Dogs for Health The Bath and Wiltshire Parent Family Hub Wiltshire Council

21/11/2024

🐾 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! 🎄 🐾

This Christmas, you can help our therapy dogs bring comfort, companionship, and joy to those who need it most by supporting the 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹.

From chew toys to training treats, every gift makes a difference. Here’s how you can help:

🎁 £𝟭𝟱 – Provide a comforting chew toy to keep our dogs happy and relaxed.
🎁 £𝟮𝟱 – Enrich their training with an interactive puzzle toy.
🎁 £𝟲𝟬 – Feed a therapy dog for an entire month.
🎁 £𝟭𝟬𝟬 – Supply training treats for a year, keeping our dogs motivated to learn.

💝 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 £𝟱𝟬𝟬 – Sponsor a therapy dog and transform lives in your community.

Let’s make this season special for our therapy dogs and the people they support.

👉 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/festive-wish-appeal

Thank you for being part of our journey to spread joy and wellbeing! 🌟🐶

This festive season, support the Dogs for Health Christmas Wish Appeal! Your donation provides therapy dogs with the toys, treats, and essentials they need to bring comfort and companionship to those in need.

19/11/2024

🐾 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀 🐾

Socialising puppies between 8-12 weeks is essential for raising confident, happy dogs.

Learn why early experiences matter and get tips for nurturing your pup in our latest blog.

📖 Read more: https://dogsforhealth.org.uk/tips/building-confidence-a-guide-to-puppy-socialisation/

Learn why socialising your puppy between 8-12 weeks is crucial for raising a confident, well-adjusted dog, with tips to nurture their growth and adaptability.

17/11/2024

🐾 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿! 🎄

A huge thank you to the organisers, visitors, and fellow vendors who made yesterday so special! 💙 We loved connecting with everyone, sharing our mission, and seeing such incredible community spirit.

Swipe through to see some highlights from the day! 📸✨

15/11/2024

🎄🐾 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿! 🐾🎄

We’ll be at the 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 tomorrow, 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, from 𝟵𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝗽𝗺, and we’d love to see you there! 🐶✨

Come along to learn more about the work we do with our therapy dogs to support mental health and wellbeing in the community. Chat with our team, discover how you can get involved, and help us raise funds to keep bringing comfort and companionship to those in need.

📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Cheese and Grain, Frome
🎟️ 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆!

Let’s spread some festive cheer together and make a difference this winter. See you there! 🌟🐕

15/11/2024

🐾 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗭𝗮𝗰! 🐾

Our newest therapy puppy, Zac, is out on his first day of assignments today, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💙

This morning, Zac started his day by visiting Frome College, where he met some wonderful students and brought smiles all around. Next, he’s off to a local care home, spending time with the residents and spreading joy as part of his training.

Later this afternoon, Zac will continue his special work by visiting a member of the community who’s been having a tough time recently and could use a little furry pick-me-up. 🐶✨

Zac’s learning so much on his way to becoming a full-fledged therapy dog, and it’s amazing to see him already making a difference in the lives of so many.

12/11/2024

🐾 𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗭𝗮𝗰, 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆! 🐾

We’re thrilled to introduce Zac, a sweet 10-week-old Labrador who’s joined our Dogs for Health family with a special mission. Named in honour of a young boy who loved dogs, Zac is here to bring joy, comfort, and companionship to those who need it most. 💙

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, Zac will soon start his training to become a therapy dog, visiting schools, care homes, and hospitals, and helping people facing loneliness, anxiety, and mental health struggles. Every step he takes on this journey brings him closer to spreading love and light in our community. 🌟

If you’d like to be part of Zac’s journey, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. Your support helps us cover his training, care, and the resources we need to keep this important work going. Together, we can make a difference, one paw at a time. 🐶💛

👉 Donate here to support Zac and Dogs for Health: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/zacs-journey

Thank you for helping us honour Zac’s legacy and share his love with others. 🐾✨

07/11/2024

2025 is a new year for our charity. We will be five years old. Somethings have changed but much remains the same

We will be celebrating our fifth birthday with a party in January.

Our therapy dog team will be sporting new metal discs

Our growing number of volunteers will be doing more visits.

BUT our trustees have been in post for five years and need to step aside for fresh ideas. So we are recruiting volunteers to help us move the charity forward. It’s an exciting time to join us in any capacity. Drop us a line for further details.

Any interested trustee applications will receive support from January till April before the old team steps back. We are not leaving but planning to focus on the day to day delivery of the great work.

07/11/2024

Can you help us?
Volunteer with us
Fundraise for us
Become a trustee……..
Please get in touch if you can 🙂

06/11/2024

A busy day meeting new recruits. Molly and clover tested out the new guys on how to respond to dogs checking you out. Our team loves new recruits and we support these guys to become therapy dogs

30/10/2024

Photo shoot today for the therapy dog stars.