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Mobility Dogs is incredibly grateful to the Hugo Charitable Trust for their generous $50,000 grant to raise and train a future Mobility Dog puppy—aptly named, Hugo.
It takes over $50,000 to raise and train a Mobility Dog, and the Trust’s incredible support will ensure that Hugo has the best possible start in life. Over the next two years, he will learn the specialist skills needed to assist a New Zealander living with a disability, providing not just practical help but also companionship, confidence, and a greater sense of independence.
Hugo will be raised in the Queenstown Southern Lakes area, allowing the Hugo Charitable Trust team to follow his journey as he grows from a playful puppy into a highly skilled canine companion. He will learn essential tasks such as retrieving dropped items, opening doors, and even helping with everyday tasks like undressing.
Beyond these skills, Hugo will grow into a confident and capable Mobility Dog, ready to navigate the world alongside his future partner and provide life-changing support every day.
Every Mobility Dog has a profound impact on the life of the person they are partnered with, helping to break down barriers and foster greater inclusion in our community. Thanks to the generosity of the Hugo Charitable Trust, Hugo the puppy will one day give someone the freedom to live with greater confidence and independence.
From all of us at Mobility Dogs—thank you for making this life-changing journey possible.
A quote from a Mobility Dogs client:
“My Mobility Dog Falco has not just helped me navigate life with MS; he’s enriched it in ways I couldn’t have imagined. He’s my companion, my helper, and my bridge to a community that has embraced us both.”
Posted in: Featured Donations 2024-2025
