Dogs with jobs: London art gallery shows off amazing working canines
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An art exhibition called A Celebration of Dogs with Jobs, is coming to the Saatchi Gallery in London, to show off some of the UK’s most inspiring service dogs - like Thunder, Wynter and Autumn, the Siberian huskies.
A group of dog charities teamed up with famous photographer Rankin, to create the exhibition. Springer spaniel Albie from London works in hotels, planes and trains as a bed bug detection dog.
Around 7,000 people in the UK rely on a registered service dog, which can cost tens of thousands of pounds from training to continued support. Guide dog Mack, helps his owner Devante to navigate the world after he was diagnosed with an eye condition.
Shiba Inus Rosie, Riot and Dennis, work for Merseyside police as therapy dogs, with their handler Karen. They help vulnerable people to feel more comfortable talking about things that have happened to them.
The art exhibition runs between 10-18 December. Rhubarb the Nova Scotia retriever is a college assistance dog and works alongside his handler Zoe. Rhubarb helps shy, quiet or anxious students at universities feel more comfortable and confident.
Chihuahua-Jack Russell terrier cross Tilly is an emotional support dog for her owner Emily. She also goes on visits to care homes to visit the elderly people there.
Storm is a Newfoundland dog who works as an emotional support swim and water rescue dog alongside his human partner, Pete. They help people who work in the emergency services, military veterans, and people struggling with their mental health.
Bobbin the Labrador is a special kind of detection dog, who has been trained to smell diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s and bacterial infections. She works alongside her handler Caitlin and other specially trained medical alert assistance dogs to help warn people just before they are about to have a medical emergency due to conditions like type 1 diabetes and severe allergies.
Albert the Labrador helps his owner Jemima with her chronic pain difficulties. Albert was paired with Jemima through a charity, after she became very unwell and was not able to attend school regularly. Now, with Albert's support, Jemima has started an apprenticeship in law.
Staffordshire bull terrier Belle was the first assistance dog to be given permission to be on Milton Keynes university hospital’s labour ward. Belle was there to help support her owner Amee during the birth of her son, and helps Amee through daily challenges connected to her autism, anxiety, PTSD and OCD. Belle has also recently been offered a job helping to support people on the adult wards in the hospital.