Fantastic Flynn's flying the nest 🐾
This clever boy was a joy to teach in puppy classes, and was super quick to learn his soundwork.
After completing his final training assessment, all that's left is for Flynn is to meet his deaf partner!
Congratulations Team Flynn 👏🥰
This clever boy was a joy to teach in puppy classes, and was super quick to learn his soundwork.
After completing his final training assessment, all that's left is for Flynn is to meet his deaf partner!
Congratulations Team Flynn 👏🥰
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For many, Silent Night is a symbol of Christmas ⭐️
But for millions affected by hearing loss, the idea of a silent night can be starkly different.
“As I lost my hearing, silence came to mean anxiety and loneliness. Silent nights were so dark.” shares David.
But for millions affected by hearing loss, the idea of a silent night can be starkly different.
“As I lost my hearing, silence came to mean anxiety and loneliness. Silent nights were so dark.” shares David.
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Going to bed unable to hear vital noises like the shouts of a loved one, or a life-saving smoke alarm, can mean facing a silent night of fear.
Help us be there for everyone with hearing loss, from their first silent night.
hearingdogs.org.uk/silent-night
Help us be there for everyone with hearing loss, from their first silent night.
hearingdogs.org.uk/silent-night
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Our dogs are wearing their poppies with pride in recognition of Remembrance Sunday ❤️
We will remember them.
Purple poppies are worn in honour of the animals who lost their lives during wartime.
Featured in the photos are Bigbury, Baloo, Cooper, and Ike.
We will remember them.
Purple poppies are worn in honour of the animals who lost their lives during wartime.
Featured in the photos are Bigbury, Baloo, Cooper, and Ike.
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A big milestone for delightful Dash!
This fluffy bundle of joy has passed his Puppy 1 Star ⭐
He's done brilliantly learning basic cues like 'Sit' and 'Wait' in puppy classes.
Next up, he'll be working on his recall and impulse control.
Keep up the great work Team Dash 🥰
This fluffy bundle of joy has passed his Puppy 1 Star ⭐
He's done brilliantly learning basic cues like 'Sit' and 'Wait' in puppy classes.
Next up, he'll be working on his recall and impulse control.
Keep up the great work Team Dash 🥰
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Look at that fabulous focus 🐾
Clever cocker spaniel Lupin, has been busy exploring the types of public places he might accompany his future deaf partner.
He's doing a great job at learning to stay focused on his volunteer despite all the tempting sights and smells around.
Clever cocker spaniel Lupin, has been busy exploring the types of public places he might accompany his future deaf partner.
He's doing a great job at learning to stay focused on his volunteer despite all the tempting sights and smells around.
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Puppies, games, and treats, it must be those cute clips! 🐶
Sponsor puppy Dobby is feeling curious, Freya's showing off her ball catching skills, while Cooper is bobbing for treats.
Meanwhile, Pepper and Ada are soaking up the cuddles.
Happy Friday everyone. 🥰🐾
Sponsor puppy Dobby is feeling curious, Freya's showing off her ball catching skills, while Cooper is bobbing for treats.
Meanwhile, Pepper and Ada are soaking up the cuddles.
Happy Friday everyone. 🥰🐾
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“My sister, who was profoundly deaf, died in a house fire after she couldn’t hear the smoke alarm going off.”
Looking back now, Derek says if his sister, Tracy, had applied for a hearing dog, things might have been different.
Looking back now, Derek says if his sister, Tracy, had applied for a hearing dog, things might have been different.
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Derek fundraises for Hearing Dogs so that other people who are deaf can have the life-saving protection of a hearing dog to keep them safe.
He's shared his story with the @Telegraph as part of their Christmas Charity Appeal.
Read Derek's story: telegraph.co.uk/real-life/2026…
He's shared his story with the @Telegraph as part of their Christmas Charity Appeal.
Read Derek's story: telegraph.co.uk/real-life/2026…
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Introducing chilled out pup Jessie 🐾
Jessie's been settling in to her new volunteer's home, where she's getting those all important cuddles.
Soon, she'll begin going to puppy classes, where everything is taught through play.
We can't wait to watch Jessie's progress! ❤️
Jessie's been settling in to her new volunteer's home, where she's getting those all important cuddles.
Soon, she'll begin going to puppy classes, where everything is taught through play.
We can't wait to watch Jessie's progress! ❤️
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Evie's out exploring 🐾
In her early stages of training, Evie's venturing out to dog-friendly places to begin working on her focus in new environments.
Evie did such a good job on her first training visit to the garden centre with her volunteer.
Keep it up Team Evie 🥰
In her early stages of training, Evie's venturing out to dog-friendly places to begin working on her focus in new environments.
Evie did such a good job on her first training visit to the garden centre with her volunteer.
Keep it up Team Evie 🥰
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A new adventure for Amber 🐾
This confident cocker spaniel took her first train trip in her stride.
With a stop off at a cafe for a settle and cuddles, and a stroll around town, Amber was ready for a quick nap on the train journey back!
Well done Team Amber 🥰
This confident cocker spaniel took her first train trip in her stride.
With a stop off at a cafe for a settle and cuddles, and a stroll around town, Amber was ready for a quick nap on the train journey back!
Well done Team Amber 🥰
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The most heart-warming read from Sarah who was partnered with hearing dog Albert almost 11 years ago.
We're so proud of Albert and the incredible partnership between him and @321SaZ123 🐾🥰
We're so proud of Albert and the incredible partnership between him and @321SaZ123 🐾🥰
✨ 11 Years Since That Magical Email ✨
11 years ago today, I received a very special and life-changing email from @HearingDogs to say that I had been matched with Albert! 🐶🐾💙🥹
I was so emotional when I saw Albert’s photo for the very first time, knowing that this
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Firework season is here and it's not for everyone 🎇
The loud bangs and flashing lights can be unsettling for some dogs, so we've put together some top tips for keeping them relaxed and happy.
Find all the top tips from our Canine Healthcare team >> ow.ly/pPC251029F7
The loud bangs and flashing lights can be unsettling for some dogs, so we've put together some top tips for keeping them relaxed and happy.
Find all the top tips from our Canine Healthcare team >> ow.ly/pPC251029F7
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Big news for Indie 🐾
Incredible Indie has completed her final training assessment to become a Sound Support Dog!
This clever girl will be supporting her deaf partner within the home by alerting to important and potentially life-saving sounds.
Congratulations Team Indie! 🥰
Incredible Indie has completed her final training assessment to become a Sound Support Dog!
This clever girl will be supporting her deaf partner within the home by alerting to important and potentially life-saving sounds.
Congratulations Team Indie! 🥰
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People retweeted
Hearing loss in her 30s ended Elizabeth Falding’s first marriage. Now 79, her life has been transformed by her cocker spaniel Monty.
'Monty has given me back my life, as has this extraordinary charity. It doesn’t just train dogs – it changes lives. And mine is living proof.'
Christmas Charity Appeal is supporting @HearingDogs.
Read Elizabeth's story below ⤵️
telegraph.co.uk/real-life/2026…
'Monty has given me back my life, as has this extraordinary charity. It doesn’t just train dogs – it changes lives. And mine is living proof.'
Christmas Charity Appeal is supporting @HearingDogs.
Read Elizabeth's story below ⤵️
telegraph.co.uk/real-life/2026…
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Ada has gone for a trip on the bus 🚌
The sounds, sights and movements on buses make for a very different experience to going in the car.
This clever cocker spaniel did a brilliant job at settling, keeping her focus on her Volunteer Dog Trainer.
Well done Team Ada! 👏
The sounds, sights and movements on buses make for a very different experience to going in the car.
This clever cocker spaniel did a brilliant job at settling, keeping her focus on her Volunteer Dog Trainer.
Well done Team Ada! 👏
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“Monty has given me back my life, as has this extraordinary charity.”
For Elizabeth hearing loss brought anxiety, isolation and a relationship breakdown. Then she met Monty, her hearing dog.
With him by her side, she feels safer, confident and able to connect with others again.
For Elizabeth hearing loss brought anxiety, isolation and a relationship breakdown. Then she met Monty, her hearing dog.
With him by her side, she feels safer, confident and able to connect with others again.
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Elizabeth told her powerful story to the @Telegraph after they chose us as one of their four partner charities for this year's Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal.
Please take five minutes to read and share Elizabeth's moving story here: telegraph.co.uk/real-life/2026…
Please take five minutes to read and share Elizabeth's moving story here: telegraph.co.uk/real-life/2026…
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People retweeted
When the Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal launched in its current form 40 years ago. Over four decades we’ve supported dozens of charities to raise awareness and crucial funds over the Christmas period.
This year, we have chosen four more charities whose work gains a special ve time of year; offering connection, support, and a helping hand to those who need it most: Missing People (@missingpeople), Kidney Research UK, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (@HearingDogs) and Little Troopers (@LittleTroopers_)
As we come together to celebrate the festive season we must also do our part for the people who sorely need our help to put some joy and cheer back into the world. Every year, you respond to our charity appeal with outstanding generosity. In a message from familiar faces at The Telegraph and beyond, we humbly ask the same of you in 2026.
Read more about our appeal and make a donation at the link here: telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/3…
This year, we have chosen four more charities whose work gains a special ve time of year; offering connection, support, and a helping hand to those who need it most: Missing People (@missingpeople), Kidney Research UK, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (@HearingDogs) and Little Troopers (@LittleTroopers_)
As we come together to celebrate the festive season we must also do our part for the people who sorely need our help to put some joy and cheer back into the world. Every year, you respond to our charity appeal with outstanding generosity. In a message from familiar faces at The Telegraph and beyond, we humbly ask the same of you in 2026.
Read more about our appeal and make a donation at the link here: telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/10/3…
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