Paws for Support

Castel

About

Paws for Support is a charity dedicated to using highly trained dogs to improve people's lives. Established in 2018, the charity is run by a committee of volunteers and is registered with the Association of Guernsey Charities. Sara Sarre is the Chairperson and Head Trainer. The charity offers disability assistance dog training, therapy dog visits to various community settings, and victim and witness court support. It also runs a 'Reading to Dogs' scheme in Bailiwick schools.

Quick facts

Established
2018 · 8 years
Specialises in
Therapeutic Aids, Therapy Dogs, Educational Aids

People6

  • Lynsey Marie Hanley — Treasurerregistered on the charity register 8 July 2026
  • Secretary & Trainer Heather
  • Sara Sarre — Chairperson and Head Trainer
  • set up the charity
  • Treasurer & Trainer Sandra
  • Chairperson & Head Trainer Sara

Services offered

  • 'Reading to Dogs' scheme in Bailiwick schools
  • running since 2019
  • Therapy dog visits to nursing and residential homes
  • schools
  • offices
  • court and community groups
  • Disability assistance dog training; qualified teams complete an ADI-standard Public Access Test
  • retested annually
  • Victim and witness court support
  • delivered with Bailiwick of Guernsey Victim Support and Witness Services LBG

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)

Hours

Mon
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tue
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wed
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thu
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Fri
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sun
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Contact

Address
Willow Springs, Clos Des Goddard, Vazon, Castel GY57JD
Postcode
GY5 7JD

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