Assistance dog charity in Cork seeks new premises for training

As it celebrates its 10th anniversary and the birth of its 200th puppy, an assistance dog charity in Cork is urgently seeking a new premises.

The only charity of its kind in Europe, Dogs for the Disabled says it has been training children how to work with their assistance dogs in shopping centres because its current rented building is too small.

As the demand for its service grows, the charity is under increasing pressure to find a more suitable location, according to Dogs for the Disabled founder Jennifer Dowler. “The problem is that it’s not disability friendly and we need a proper facility to train. The reality is, we need space.”