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Animals volunteer their services in all sorts of ways. From agricultural assistance to help in the home, they are there, rarely complaining, never critical, occasionally whisking a tail to keep off the flies, but loyal, loving and all unique. Here's our picture gallery with examples of the ways in which animals help us or play a part in our lives. 


Dog searching bag

A dog's powerful noses sniffs to the root of the problem and keeps us safe.
Brooke - horses & kiln
Horses, donkeys & mules help millions of people worldwide earn a living.  This photo is courtesy of The Brooke,who helped treat 650,000 animals last year and educated their owners in better animal care.
Therapy unit -
Donkeys visit residential homes, bringing cheer, helping with memory recall and brightening everyone's day. This is courtesy of the Donkey Sanctuary
Cows
Some 60 million farm animals keep us fed every year all over the world.  Find out more about the Compassion in World Farming campaigns- lend your support for better working conditions for these animals.
camel
Millions of animals help worldwide with transporting us from A to B & carrying our luggage.  Dog sledding, camel trains, donkeys helping to carry shopping (and that's in the UK), pulling barges and boats along canals & rivers.  And they won't lose your luggage, like the airlines do!
clydesdale
Horses help on the farms - not nearly so much as they did, of course, but could they be one of the answers to our energy problems?
Frog looking to camera
Creatures like this little frog help keep the balance of nature.  We may not be able to see them - but their presence matters to the overall wellbeing of everyone on this planet, animal & human.  Get invovled and protect wildlife.
boyanddog
Animals make great confidents & playmates for young & old alike.  We never feel silly telling our dreams & fears to our pets; we know they'll just listen and comfort.  How often do us pet owners feel that all will be well when we see our pets? How do we feel when we come home at the end of a long day and see our cat waiting & watching for us on the window ledge, or our dog by the front door?
therapykitten
Animals reach out and touch in ways that people just can't. They offer friendship and companionship and make it easier to make friends.
lambslookingatcamera
Many animals provide the materials with which we can make clothes - wool for instance.
Animals at War - Jilly Cooper
Animals show tremendous courage in times of war - horses in battle, sniffer dogs, carrier pigeons, elephants lending a trunk...  Jilly Cooper's book Animals in Wartells it all
Cat and Computer
Many animals act as our stress managers  - Now, what's your problem?  And more importantly, where's my dinner?

Endal in the Post Office
Many assistance dogs help people with disabilities problems live far more independent lives.  Here's Endal helping out in the Post Office.  Many help people overcome illnesses & strokes, such as Pets as Therapyvolunteers.
llamacamera
Animals provide opportunities for us to get out in the fresh air and make new friends. Walk with a llama and feel calmer! Horse riding, walking with wolves,llama trekking, volunteering to walk dogsat animal rescue centres - all great exercise and a good way to meet like minded people  and make new friends.

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  • Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
  • Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found. We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
  • WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking. (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.) Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
  • The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another. Common sense must prevail.
  • Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours.
  • Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
  • Note our disclaimer - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site.
  • Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities. Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them. We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist
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