Charity forced to freeze waiting list for assistance dogs as donations fall

A charity has been forced to freeze a waiting list for life-changing assistance dogs following a major drop in donations.

Cork-based Irish Dogs for the Disabled, which trains assistance dogs for adults and children with special needs, has seen a 40% to 50% drop in donations in many areas since January, as recent controversies surrounding charities such as Rehab are “affecting the trust and goodwill of the public”.