As Saturday October 10 is World Mental Health Day 2026 we are taking a look at the incredible healing power, and emotional support, of animals. The awareness day promotes emotional wellbeing, and for many people, it’s their pets who provide the support and companionship when they need it most. In this article, we take … Read more
August 5th is Work Like a Dog Day, a quirky and motivational day that encourages people to work hard to achieve their goals. While the day is really about recognising the value of hard work, we decided to shift the spotlight back to the ones who really do “work like a dog.” In this article, … Read more
Assistance dogs are more than just loyal companions; they are life-changing partners for people with various disabilities and needs. With August 4 being Assistance Dogs Day, it’s a good time highlight the incredible and transformative work of support and therapy dogs across the globe. We take a look at the many roles of assistance dogs, … Read more
MacKillop Family Services is continuing its mission to reconnect vulnerable children with their education by matching the dogs and kids and placing therapy dogs in schools. We provide an update on everything the Paw Pals Program has achieved since our last article on the program last year. Updated: 24 April 2024 A unique program using … Read more
‘There is no doubt in my mind that the connection between humans and dogs is so deep that it can transcend the most damaged brain.’ – Toni, owner of Millie. Why is it dogs have such a constant and unwavering impact on the human spirit? It’s difficult to pin-point the exact element of a dog’s … Read more