Ability Dogs 4 Young People have welcomed their newest recruits – Labradors Trevor, Bonnie and Dylan.
The first 3 Ability Dog puppies in training for 2019 have arrived with the Sandown-based charity and will eventually go on to assist young Islanders.
Trevor was the first to arrive on 16th March. He is a chocolate Labrador and was named by the TVR Club. He is related to Mason, one of the working Ability Dogs who helps Lottie.
On the 23rd April, Bonnie arrived. She is a black Labrador and is related to Pickle, Shadow and Tammy. Pickle and Shadow are also working Ability Dogs. Pickle helps Kate with practical tasks and Shadow is a Diabetic Alert Ability Dog for Libby.
The latest arrival is Dylan, named after Bob Dylan. Dylan is a red Labrador. He arrived on the 4th May and is related to Digby, who was the sixth puppy of 2018.
All 3 puppies have already started at puppy classes and they have met other Ability Dog puppies in training.
The first opportunity to meet all 3 of the new arrivals will be at an Open Day on Sunday 2nd June 2019 from 10:00-16:00. This will be held at the Training Centre at Sandown Airport. This year’s Open Day will be bigger and better than ever! As well as demonstrations showing how Ability Dogs help disabled young people, there will be stalls and fun activities for adults and children. Refreshments will be available.
Ability Dogs 4 Young People IoW is an Island charity which trains assistance dogs to improve the lives of physically and mentally disabled young people and children on the Isle of Wight. If you think you can help in the shops, by fundraising or are interested in becoming a Puppy Parent visit www.abilitydogs4yp.org.uk, email [email protected] or phone 01983 216246.
