Kyle and Wiggles
ADNZT's Wiggles graduated in November 2021, joining his young client Kyle and dad Bruce on an exciting new adventure in Queenstown. For...
- Oct 1, 2021
2021 Annual Appeal - Rueben and Logan
Before Assistance Dog Logan joined Aucklanders Nico Jansen, Michéle Theron-Jansen and their son Reuben over six years ago, they described...
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- Sep 30, 2021
2021 Annual Appeal - Brenda and Pip
ADNZT's Pip works as a diabetic alert dog, trained to sniff low blood sugar! For three decades, Dunedin-based nurse Brenda Ferguson lived...
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- Sep 28, 2021
2021 Annual Appeal - Corlan and Rhys
For Rangiora-based mum Belinda, seemingly simple daily routines such as going to the supermarket or getting a good night's sleep were a...
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- Sep 21, 2021
2021 Annual Appeal - Georgie and Willow
Assistance dog gives Bay of Plenty girl freedom, independence and ‘a voice’
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- Sep 21, 2021
2021 Annual Appeal - Liz and Paddy
The inspiring story of how Assistance Dog Paddy helped Liz become a para-athlete. For Wellington-based Liz Gasson, her assistance dog...
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- Jan 26, 2021
Hector and Whitney
"She’s made an enormous difference to the everyday, and opened up our hearts and minds to what else might be possible.." 2020 - what a...
101 views
- Dec 31, 2020
Olivia and Nellie
Olivia has always had a passion for creating with pens, pastels, paints, glue, glitter ... if it's messy and sensory, she's drawn to it!...
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- Dec 2, 2020
Helen and Bindi
Assistance Dog helps Wellington writer with sleep disorder and temporary blindness. Assistance Dog Bindi has made a world of difference...
260 views
- Nov 25, 2020
Bella and Anna
After a chance meeting with another Assistance Dog at a local mall, Tracy and her family knew an Assistance Dog would be perfect for...
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- Nov 17, 2020
Hannah and Chase
"Having an assistance dog is life-changing and you can’t put a dollar value on the special bond between Hannah and Chase." Assistance dog...
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- Nov 4, 2020
Gus and Fonzy
"Everyone has the right to lead the best life they can and Assistance Dogs allows those with disabilities to reach their potential." The...
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- Sep 29, 2020
Sienna and Rocco
Sienna has 15Q24 micro-deletion syndrome and is the only person in New Zealand with this condition and one of just a few hundred cases in...
562 views
- Jul 15, 2020
Natalie and Rufus
When I put the blue Assistance Dogs jacket on Rufus, Natalie gets excited and asks if we’re “going on ‘ventures”. You might think that...
295 views
- Jun 16, 2020
Isla and Bo
Our daughter has a rare chromosome disorder that causes autism and epilepsy. We received an assistance dog from Assistance Dogs NZ Trust...
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- Jun 1, 2020
Bryn and Leon
Autism dog gives parents back their confidence. Assistance Dog Leon joined our family in September 2019 to help our son Bryn who has...
209 views
- May 28, 2020
Sam and Abby
"I feel so grateful to have the opportunity of having one of these amazing dogs." The story of our family’s journey with Assistance Dogs...
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- May 22, 2020
James and Mahe
"The training and continued support we get from the ADNZT team is fantastic. We feel so proud and privileged to be an Assistance Dogs...
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- Apr 14, 2020
Lachlan and Lady
"There is a huge need for the services Assistance Dog New Zealand Trust provides." My son Lachlan has Cerebral Palsy and Autism. He is...
213 views
- Mar 3, 2020
Kyle and Ranger
"Our beautiful boy Ranger holds a very special place in our family and everyone's hearts. He has changed our lives forever." Digger and I...
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