A Supporter's Poem Inspired by Hounds for Heroes
Sometimes the greatest compliment is seeing someone moved enough by our work to put their thoughts into words.
Following a Hounds for Heroes presentation at Abbey Works Retirement Club in Titchfield, member Lin Hanney was inspired to write a poem celebrating the work of our charity and the life-changing difference assistance dogs make.
Lin's poem reflects the independence, confidence and companionship our assistance dogs provide to physically disabled serving and former members of HM Armed Forces and UK Emergency Services. It also recognises the dedication of our volunteers, Puppy Parents, supporters and everyone involved in making these partnerships possible.
We were incredibly touched that Lin chose to share her words with us and are delighted to feature her poem below.
HOUNDS FOR HEROES
Allen Parton created this fine charity
training dogs for injured hero’s
A dog would make everyday tasks easy
A dog would be a companion for 10 year's
Helping to calm a hero’s everyday fears
Imagine what it would be like to adjust
when you lost the use of your limbs
An assistance dog would now become a must
This charity is a great creation
Just to go to the shops or to the ATM
Giving some normality to a nation
Washing in and out of the machine
Posting a letter, putting groceries in a basket
An assistant dog could help them in between
Injured service men and women need to live
A feeling of uselessness they believe
A dog will only help never anything to forgive
So raising money for this cause
with a wonderful group of volunteers
An assistance dog is a saviour with four paws
Hounds for Heroes, you deserve some applause
Donate now to this wonderful cause
Written by Lin Hanney
Thank you, Lin, for taking the time to write such a thoughtful poem and for your continued support of Hounds for Heroes.
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