Our Stories
An exciting new partnership
An exciting new partnership between Mobility Dogs and the Northern Region Corrections Dog Section. At Mobility Dogs, we believe in the power of collaboration and the strength that comes from working together towards a common goal. That is why we are thrilled to...
Community Support Transforms Training Space
Thanks to the generous community support of National Mini Storage, Mobility Dogs has been able to make significant upgrades to our training space, creating an accessible and inspiring environment for both our canine companions and the people they assist. With the help...
Milo: A dog with a very important job
Introducing Milo, a remarkable Labrador x Golden Retriever, who will be celebrating his second birthday in May. Milo's upcoming placement as a Therapy Dog in Waikowhai Intermediate School in Auckland is an exciting milestone as he is the first-ever Therapy Dog from...
The life-changing loyalty of Jackson, my Mobility Dog
Jackson, a Labrador Retriever cross, trained by Mobility Dogs, entered my life about 6 years ago. We have become a unique team of handler and dog, the trust, love and commitment between us continues to grow, and we often anticipate each other’s moves and need.
Holly: The Canine Court Companion
In the heart of Auckland's Waitakere Courts, a unique presence named Holly, along with her handler Karen, is making a meaningful difference. Holly is not your usual courthouse employee; she's a Mobility Dog on a mission, providing comfort and support in a typically...
Unleashing Potential: Being a Mobility Dogs Puppy Raiser
It’s been almost 3 years since we welcomed our first Mobility Dog puppy Avery into our lives. It was such an exciting day, yet in some ways also a bit daunting because we knew we had a huge responsibility. Making sure we’d nurture, train and guide this tiny wee pup...
Dedicated Young Volunteers Making a Difference
Mobility Dogs is incredibly fortunate to have some wonderful volunteers. Recently we received this great letter from some students at Rototuna High about their experience of doing some fundraising for Mobility Dogs. It is really wonderful to have such dedicated young...
From Struggle to Freedom: Suzy’s Journey with Mobility Dogs
Suzy's life took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. With each passing day, simple tasks became daunting challenges, and her independence seemed to slip away. But little did she know that a beacon of hope was waiting for her in the form...
Behind Bars and Beyond: The Transformative Power of Puppies in Prison
Puppies in Prison™ is an incredible programme that pairs the prisoners with dogs that they train to become fully-qualified Mobility Dogs. The relationship that develops between the wahine and the dogs is proven to have positive benefits and outcomes for the prisoners....
Living with Cerebral Palsy: Avery’s Impact
For those living with cerebral palsy, life can be challenging both physically and socially. For 13-year-old Maddy, her disability affects her legs, preventing her from walking independently and doing simple tasks like picking up items from the floor or taking off...