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Dogs for Good

Broadcaster Andrew Cotter makes the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Dogs for Good.

Broadcaster and dog lover Andrew Cotter makes the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Dogs for Good.

To Give:
- UK Freephone 0800 404 8144
-You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Freepost ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope 'Dogs for Good’.
- Cheques should be made payable to β€˜Dogs for Good’.
Please note that Freephone and online donations for this charity close at 23.59 on the Saturday after the Appeal is first broadcast. However the Freepost option can be used at any time.

Registered charity number: 1092960

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Thu 29 Dec 2022 15:27
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Dogs for Good

Dogs for Good is a charity that brings people and dogs together to make life possible for the people they work with. They enable dogs to help people affected by disability, dementia, autism, and other conditions to live happier, healthier, more independent lives.Β  We all know how good dogs are for us and the difference they can make to our lives but Dogs for Good dogs really do open doors, connect people and keep families together.

A more independent future

A more independent future
At 16, Zoe was diagnosed with a lifelong degenerative condition and felt that the walls were closing in on her.Β  Dogs for Good matched Zoe with yellow Labrador, Sheila, and the help she brings has been transformative for Zoe.

Transforming a childhood

Transforming a childhood
When autism assistance dog Caddie joined Joel’s family, no-one could foresee how he’d help change Joel’s life. β€œI never thought that my son would be able to finish school but now he’s going to college.Β  It wouldn’t have happened without Caddie,” says mum Janet.

Freedom and a life, reclaimed

Freedom and a life, reclaimed
Thanks to assistance dog Rumba, Isabelle has overcome the challenges of her disability to live a more independent life and looks forward to a career helping others.



β€œI feel empowered by Rumba.Β  Because of her, I can plan my future doing things I would never imagined doing before being partnered with her.” 

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Broadcasts

  • Christmas Day 2022 07:56
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  • Christmas Day 2022 21:25
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  • Thu 29 Dec 2022 15:27
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  • (www.dogsforgood.org)