Hi Friend,

We are thrilled to bring you the latest news from Mobility Dogs. As we look forward to the upcoming Matariki long weekend, we hope you find some time to relax over this special time.

In this edition, we are excited to bring you an exclusive behind-the-scenes blog post featuring our talented trainer, Sarah Carley. From biosecurity to Mobility Dogs, Sarah's journey is truly inspiring. Check it out here. We're also looking forward to the upcoming Hackathon in collaboration with the Maker Space at the University of Auckland. Read on to find out more!

Your ongoing support allows us to provide life-changing assistance to individuals and communities across New Zealand. We are deeply grateful for your generosity, which helps us offer practical help and emotional support to those in need.

Warm regards,

Jody Wilson

General Manager

With a wealth of expertise in animal management and welfare, cultivated through her experience at MPI biosecurity and government roles, Sarah brings invaluable skills to her position as one of the wonderful trainers at Mobility Dogs. 

Sarah is at the helm of the Puppies in Prison programme at the Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility, where she trains women to train their dogs. She has also been instrumental in initiatives such as school therapy dog placements, highlighting her commitment to fostering positive change and building strong partnerships.

Dive deeper into Sarah's remarkable story by clicking the link below. 🌟🐾 

What is a hackathon we hear you cry? This 48-hour challenge aims to create innovative solutions to help disabled Kiwis effortlessly treat and train their dogs. We're excited to be holding this in collaboration with The University of Auckland Maker Club, and the event is happening from 12-14 July 2024, 

Participants will gather at Unleash Space, in the UoA Engineering Building, to design tools that enable Mobility Dogs clients, especially those using wheelchairs, to easily give their dogs treats. With expert

guidance and access to various

tools and materials, teams will work towards developing practical, user-friendly prototypes over the course of the weekend.

We can't wait to share the results with you in our next newsletter!

Without the incredibly generous support of our funders and our wonderful donors - including those who wish to remain anonymous and those who choose in-kind donations, the work Mobility Dogs does would not be possible - thank you!

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following recent supporters:

St Cuthberts College Educational Trust Board

Chillisoft Limited

NZ Community Trust 

A K Franks Charitable Trust 

Papakura Local Board 

You might also like to:

• Find out more about how Mobility Dogs helps disabled New Zealanders.
• Learn about puppy raising opportunities for Mobility Dogs 
• Did you know that by leaving a gift in your Will you will help future generations of Mobility Dogs?
• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more incredible images and stories about Mobility Dogs.

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