Dogs for Depression – Dogs for Depression

Spring Makeover for DFD

The DFD website has been refreshed for Spring

We decided to give DFD a makeover for Spring. The new site has a refreshed style sheet giving it a brighter, cleaner look and feel.

_{We hope you like the new layout! – Ed}

Goldie the Retriever

DFD Visitor Pam* describes how Goldie*, her comedian retriever and constant companion has helped her keep going for 7 years

“I rescued my retriever a few months after a complete breakdown. She is almost seven and has been my one constant companion through my journey of mental health illness. Some of my happiest days have been spent walking on the beach. A three hour walk, with a swim is her idea of heaven and because I get to speak to other doggie people, it is my idea of heaven too. Goldie is my responsiblitiy and so I have to stay alive to look after her. I have to get out of bed to feed her and I have to get dressed to walk her. When I cry, she knows I am upset and she nuzzles into me and I can feel the love from her. Retrievers are described as being the comedians of the dog family and I would say Goldie has that trait, She makes me laugh when I have no other reason in my life. She also loves the water and has never met a puddle she didn’t like! – she lies in every one she meets. Goldie is my salvation ”

_{* Details changed to protect contributors’ anonymity.}

Website Feedback

Visitor J. is the first to feed back on our website
“Great site ! I wish the site all the luck in the world – may it be a useful resource to people who have had the Black Dog on their shoulder but want to chase it away and replace it with a lovely dog”

_{Thanks J. I’m glad people are starting to find the site as it gets established – Ed.}