Autism Assitance Dog Programme Launched

~ March 6th, 2008

Assistance Dogs

Support Dogs has just launched a £1 million appeal to help introduce a national initiative to provide specially trained dogs to assist children with autism.

Based in Sheffield, the Support Dogs is one of the leading charities in the UK dedicated to training assistance dogs. If the £1 million target is met, the 4 year programme will enable the charity to help hundreds of people.

Marketing and Fundraising Officer for Support Dogs, Angela Gregory, said:

We are very excited to be able to announce the launch of the first national Autism Assistance Dogs initiative in the UK.

To find out more, visit the Support Dogs website. From Monday 10th March, Support Dogs will have an enquiry line open on 0114 261 7800.