“It has been truly life-changing having an Assistance Dog join the family. We will be forever grateful for the impact Vinnie has had on...

“Kowhai’s assistance in helping Harry self-manage his condition is beyond what we ever thought possible,” says mum Natasha. 6-year-old...

"Without Arlo, I don't know where we'd be." 9-year-old Indie was diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorder when she was just...

"Jack gives unconditional love and has such a calming presence, not only for Callum and the family, but for everyone that he connects...

After 6 phenomenal years of service and just after her 10th birthday, Assistance Dog Lady has officially retired.  We're proud to...

"There are so many families like ours waiting for a special dog to help, and your donation is greatly appreciated" This is the story of...

“These dogs don’t just change lives, they save them. I honestly don’t think I would be here without Bindi”. Wellington-based Helen lives...

"She's my sunshine dog - light and hope after what seemed like an eternity of darkness. She's my partner-in-crime who's enabled me to...

The heart-warming story of how Assistance Dog Lady helped her client Lachlan navigate his time in hospital. Earlier in the year, our...

Since receiving their Assistance Dog Logan in 2015, the Jansen family have been able to navigate developing changes in their son Reuben’s...

Newly graduated Assistance Dog Jack provides support for his young client’s varied disabilities and needs, allowing the Newman family to...

Bruce and Claudia, parents of 15-year-old Sabina, always knew their little girl was different from her peers, but it wasn’t until she was...

For Simone and her son Eli, life has become happier and less anxious with Assistance Dog Taffy at their side. 11-year-old Eli was born...

ADNZT's Wiggles graduated in November 2021, joining his young client Kyle and dad Bruce on an exciting new adventure in Queenstown. For...

Before Assistance Dog Logan joined Aucklanders Nico Jansen, Michéle Theron-Jansen and their son Reuben over six years ago, they described...

Assistance Dog Pip works as a diabetic alert dog, trained to sniff low blood sugar! For three decades, Dunedin-based nurse Brenda...

Rhys is not only therapeutic for Corlan, but for the whole family. Each morning, Corlan readily greets his mum, showing his excitement...

Assistance dog gives Bay of Plenty girl freedom, independence and ‘a voice’

The inspiring story of how Assistance Dog Paddy helped Liz become a para-athlete. For Wellington-based Liz Gasson, her assistance dog...

"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...