About the foundation
Welcome to The Dog Trouble Foundation! Founded by Jo Cottrell, our mission is to provide education and rescue support for dogs and the people who care for them or can longer keep their dog. We aim to reduce the number of rescue dogs facing long-term stays in shelters due to behavioral and/or health issues. By offering targeted training and support to staff and volunteers in rescue organizations, we strive to create a brighter future for both dogs and their human companions.
Message from Jo Cottrell
Like all charitable organisations, we rely on fundraising events and donations to help with costs associated with our rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming work, along with our Sponsorship scheme for the dogs who cannot be rehomed. These costs include:
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Medical expenses including spaying/castrating
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Transportation costs
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Staff costs
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Bedding, crates and toys
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Essential oils/herbs for natural health support
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Natural raw food and treats
One of our main fundraising events is the Pack Walks which take place at the Dog Trouble Behaviour, Training and Wellness Centre, Wokingham, each month. Many of our adopted rescue dogs attend with their families and they are also an ideal opportunity for people to walk their dogs on lead with other dogs.​ Our walks include refreshments and a raffle after the walk, including some top training tips.
Our biggest event of the year is our Fun Day where you will find lots of dog equipment and toys for sale from local businesses, delicious cakes and other refreshments and drinks, fun activities for dogs, and not forgetting our very popular Dog Show.
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If you would like to help with any of our fundraising events or simply want to make a donation donate then please get in touch.
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With your support, we can achieve great things. Thank you for being a part of our journey changing dogs' lives!
Sponsor a Dog
Some of the dogs we rescue cannot be rehomed due to medical or behaviour issues. These are our Sponsor Dogs. You can find more information about the scheme and read the dogs' stories on the Sponsor a Dog page. The funds we raise through sponsorship are essential to the care we provide for the dogs who live out their lives with us.
Adopt a Dog
If you are interested in adopting a dog you can find details of our dogs available for adoption on the Adopt a Dog page, along with more information on the adoption process.
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Fundraising
We are always looking for help with our fundraising campaigns and events. If you have any innovative ideas or suggestions for fundraising, please feel free to reach out to us. Check out our Donate page for information on the various ways you can support our fundraising.
Your help can make a difference!