DOGS are more than just pets. They can help us develop emotionally, they can sense when we’re feeling down and, for many, they are a lifeline in themselves as service animals. There are currently around 7,000 people in the UK who rely on a registered service dog, and the cost of each support dog partnership, from initial training to client training and support throughout its working life, is approximately £36,000.
In partnership with Dogs For Good, Support Dogs, Medical Detection Dogs and other small charities, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust has sponsored 30 dogs to become specially trained companions to adults and children coping with a range of medical problems or disabilities. In this context, the difference they make extends not just to dogs, but to people; people whose lives are turned around by the skill and sensory intelligence of a four-legged friend.
In an effort to raise funds to continue this crucially important work, The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has partnered with world-renowned photographer RANKIN to curate a bespoke exhibition at Saatchi Gallery, highlighting some of the UK’s most inspiring service dogs, from hospital therapy Huskies to police force Shiba Inus. George and The Caring Family Foundation have supported the exhibition.
"I am honoured to have had the privilege to photograph these incredible dogs and their handlers. I have been a dog lover all my life, and know what joy they can bring, but to hear the stories of these brilliant creatures and better understand the work that they do is really eye-opening." - Rankin
- Fad Magazine
https://www.kennelclubcharitabletrust.org/news/saatchi-gallery-exhibit-for-the-kennel-club-charitable-trust
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RANKIN
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Saatchi Gallery
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