Name: PennyArea: Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire.Dogs: Busy, Border Collie aged 6. Luna, Border Collie aged 10. I started volunteering with Busy in 2014, visiting a care home briefly, then joining my local school, I felt really passionate about supporting children with my dogs, as I have worked in Special Educational Needs for 20 years and been […]
Lockdown communication to Carehomes Most of our members have been in regular contact with their carehomes they visit during the lockdown period. This gives a little stimulation for the residents in the homes who have lost their outside entertainers as well as their Canine visitors for a while. Some of the Emails have been from: […]
Lock down help to schools We are still helping our children with some ingenious methods using technology and imagination. Max had to learn the alphabet and identify letters as well as other tasks. He even helped with Maths lessons and German!! Max is still teaching his friends at the school. He is a much better […]
This year marked the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe day (VE day). It was decided in June last year that the May Day Bank Holiday would be moved. It is traditionally the first Monday in May, but this year it was Friday 8th May 2020. This was to give the Nation the opportunity to […]
Easter greetings to our friends we visit doesn’t stop just because we are in lockdown. Many of our members sent messages and cards to the people who would normally get a visit and a cuddle from our dogs. We are very lucky in that our members are so dedicated to this work. There is no […]
Even though the Crufts Annual Dog Show was in jeopardy of not running this year, with a lot of planning by the Kennel Club to adhere to some strict hand hygiene regulations, it still just went ahead. Crufts 2020 had the normal stands and shows and everyone appeared to have a good time. We were […]
Just before this lockdown time, do you remember there was Crufts, the annual dog show held by the Kennel Club from 5th-8th March 2020. We had several Canine Concern dogs there, (see the separate Article on Crufts) but many believe the show belonged to Kratu, a Canine Concern care dog who steals the show at […]
During these unprecedented times, we have been in touch with our members as we acknowledge our visits will be affected to care homes, schools, hospitals and other community settings. Please keep up to date with the latest advice using the links below. The World Health Organisation www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public The Government advice www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public. The World Health Animal link […]
London Southend Airport has brought man’s best friend to the airport this week by launching an exciting new partnership with Canine Concern. Canine Concern’s four-legged friends will roam the terminal with their accompanying handlers every week to offer friendly cuddles and comfort to passengers at the airport. Therapy Dogs are known to reduce anxiety and […]
Fun Dog Show success in Stone Cross With over 30 dogs coming to Stone Cross to participate in the local dog show on Saturday, 26th October, Teresa’s hard work preparing for it was worth it. The atmosphere was good and friendly, with lots of willing helpers in her family, friends and Canine Concern members. There […]
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