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...
Gracie the Golden Retriever: A lifeline and a light for Michal 💚
When Wellington counsellor Michal Horton first met a therapy dog in hospital, she had no idea that moment would change her life. After a routine heart surgery went terribly wrong, Michal spent weeks in ICU fighting sepsis and multi-organ failure. During her time in...
Mobility Dogs launches national campaign to raise awareness of their life-changing work
Mobility Dogs has launched a nationwide awareness and education campaign to showcase its unique and vital role in supporting people living with disabilities, as well as providing therapeutic and companion dogs across Aotearoa New Zealand. As one of just three...
A chat with Corinna Cooper, Senior Trainer at Mobility Dogs
Ever wondered what it takes to train a Mobility Dog? Or what makes these special pups such life-changing companions? We sat down with Mobility Dogs Senior Trainer, Corinna Cooper, to chat about the journey from puppy to partner – and how these dogs are helping Kiwis...