Five puppies later… and still passionate about puppy raising

    Five puppies later… and still passionate about puppy raising

    I first volunteered as a Puppy Raiser nine years ago, after a friend who had raised a puppy for Mobility Dogs introduced me to the organisation. Since then, I have raised five long-term puppies (each for a year or more) and have also boarded many others for short...
    From raising puppies to changing lives – Carla’s journey begins

    From raising puppies to changing lives – Carla’s journey begins

    Carla first discovered Mobility Dogs while watching the TV show Dog Squad: Puppy School – and she was instantly hooked. “My husband and I were watching with our young son, and we were so impressed by what we saw,” she says. “We really loved what the organisation...
    Meet Hugo – A special puppy backed by a very special trust

    Meet Hugo – A special puppy backed by a very special trust

    At Mobility Dogs, we know that behind every incredible dog is a community of people who make their journey possible. One of those incredible dogs is Hugo, a bright and affectionate pup who’s now just over nine months old and making fantastic progress in his training —...
    Jacob & Harley: Life’s better together

    Jacob & Harley: Life’s better together

    In sunny Whakatāne, 22-year-old Jacob lives with his mum and dad, with his sister and brother-in-law right next door – and his loyal companion, Harley. Jacob has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and Harley isn’t just any dog; he’s a Mobility Dog who helps Jacob with...