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Volunteer Ireland began as two organisations, Volunteer Centres Ireland and Volunteering Ireland, [1] which were merged in 2011. [2] In 2000 some of the older volunteer centres, including what is now the South Dublin County Volunteer Centre, the Volunteer Centre Fingal and Volunteering Ireland, came together to discuss common issues and goals.
Dogs Trust, known until 2003 as the National Canine Defence League, is a British animal welfare charity and humane society which specialises in the well-being of dogs.It is the largest dog welfare charity in the United Kingdom, caring for over 15,000 animals each year. [2]
According to the Irish Examiner, the charity commences training of the dogs when they are puppies, which are then sent to a foster family for further practice, and are later matched with a family which has an autistic child. [5] [6] It receives no State funding. [7] In 2015, AADI lobbied for recognition of autism assistance dogs in Irish law.
Canine Companions uses a breeding program to supply their dogs. [13] They use Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers, as well as crosses of the two breeds. [14]Puppies are raised by volunteers who commit to keeping the dogs for 16 to 18 months, [15] [16] until it is time for them to enter the training program. [17]
Kijiji was launched in February 2005 in Quebec City and Montreal, and expanded across the rest of Canada in November 2005. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] In May 2005, eBay acquired the British-based online classifieds service Gumtree , [ 13 ] which operates in cities in the United Kingdom , Ireland , Poland , Hong Kong , South Africa , Australia and New Zealand ...
Assistance Dogs international serves as an international recognized authority on assistance dog programs [1] and authorizing organizations that are able to train dogs to assist with disabilities. This includes but is not limited to dogs for the visually impaired, hearing dogs, and service dogs for those with metal or physical health challenges. [2]
Lady Gertrude Stock brought together a "small party of gentlemen" in the "Royal Agricultural Hall" in Islington, during the first Crufts dog show. [5] [non-primary source needed] The National Canine Defence League began operations funded entirely by donations from members and supporters.
On 18 October 2023, one of the dogs, named Laser, hit national headlines when it was retiring after serving more than decade in the unit. [3] There are 19 dogs in the unit, which is based at Kilmainham Garda Station, but there are also dog handlers in Cork and Limerick. In July 2023, a new Garda Dog Unit was approved for Sligo and Leitrim ...