Hope and Healing through Animal Assisted Intervention

Supporting children, young people and adults through emotional and mental health challenges with ethical, evidence-based Animal Assisted Intervention.

Multi-award-winning. Nationally recognised. Ethically led.

Hope’s Therapy Dogs is an original leader in professional Animal Assisted Intervention, known for safe, child-centred practice, measurable impact and the highest standards of animal welfare.

Award-winning care you can trust

EVAS Health & Wellbeing Winners 2025
BBC Make A Difference Award Winners 2024
BIBAs Highly Commended New Business 2023
National School Dog Awards finalists two years running
Pippa — Runner-Up 2025
Jackson — Top Dog Primary 2026

Our dogs have reached national finals, been recognised at the Palace of Westminster, and shown what ethical, professional therapy dog work can achieve.

Behind every session is lived experience, professional expertise, safeguarding, force-free practice and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of both clients and dogs.

Would your school, workplace or organisation like to work with — or be trained by — the team who helped lead the way?

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We are incredibly proud to announce that we have WON the Health & Well being category for the Enterprise Vision Award (EVAS) 2025 – the UK’s largest celebration of women in business.

Winning the Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) Health & Wellbeing 2025 is deeply personal for Ali and transformational for Hope’s Therapy Dogs. It honours Hope’s legacy and affirms that our ethical, evidence-based approach to Animal Assisted Intervention truly changes lives. For our organisation, this recognition is both a celebration and a responsibility: to keep raising standards, prioritise the welfare of our dogs, and deliver measurable outcomes for children and young people. It strengthens trust with families, schools, the NHS, and partners; fuels our investment in training and safeguarding; and empowers us to reach more communities with compassion, professionalism, and real impact.

Being part of the EVAS Awards is an incredible honour, and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside so many inspiring women making a difference in their industries.

“Ali Colley embodies resilience and compassion. After losing her daughter, Hope, to a brain tumour, she founded Hope’s Therapy Dogs. Her innovative programme uses therapy dogs to provide vital emotional and mental health support for pupils in schools. Ali’s tireless dedication has made a lasting impact on countless lives - we love the work Ali and the team - humans and pooches - are doing.”

Who Knows, perhaps you were born for such a time as this?……..

With six therapy dogs, we operate across multiple schools, health and corporate environments in the North West—supporting over 100 children, young people and adults each week.

Our promise is simple: excellent, evidence-based therapy and the highest standards of dog welfare. As our team continues to grow, we’re expanding access to compassionate, professional support across the community.

Two small dogs, one black and one white, sit on the floor looking up while a person gazes at them, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere.
A young girl with light brown hair tied back with a large purple and white bow, wearing a purple checkered school dress and a purple jacket, sitting on a red chair while looking at a book. Next to her, a black and gray curly-haired therapy dog with a
Child with face obscured for privacy, sits on the floor on his knees, extending a hand in the air towards a small white and brown dog wearing a pink bandana, surrounded by bookshelves and books.
A small, curly-haired brown dog with floppy ears and a black collar, standing on a gray floor, with a person's hand reaching out to pet it.
A young boy with brown hair and a yellow shirt, sitting on a striped cushion, smiling and winking at the camera. A curly-haired therapy dog in a purple harness labeled 'THERAPY DOG' is resting nearby.
A young woman with brown hair tied back, wearing a light blue shirt, sitting on the floor with her knees drawn up, smiling and interacting with a gray poodle dog that is wearing a purple harness and colorful socks on its paws. They are in a room with
Two dogs walking on grass, each holding a stick in their mouths.
Black therapy dog with purple harness and leash eating yellow and blue crinkle toy on colorful game mat.
A person in a blue jacket holding a small white dog with a black harness, sitting on a colorful striped blanket, with a metal gate and beige wall in the background.
A black lab puppy with a red collar standing on a wet, leaf-covered forest floor with green plants around.
A young boy with a shaved head and a dog with curly white fur sit on a striped couch, reading a colorful children's book with illustrations and text, in a room with wooden walls and green background.
Black dog lying on a white fluffy rug, with a person's hand patting its head and arm extended on the rug.

“Dogs don’t complete our lives—they enrich them every day.” Ali Colley - Hope’s Therapy Dogs…

Our culture is one of kindness and compassion.

We put others before ourselves.

We are here to help you reach your full potential.

We believe every person has a unique contribution the world needs right now—and with the right support, that potential can flourish. At Hope’s Therapy Dogs, there is always a way forward. There is always hope.

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu.

Book cover of "Pippa's Journey" featuring a young girl in a blue dress sitting on a park bench with a small, fluffy dog. The background shows trees, benches, and lampposts.

Discover "Pippa’s Journey" by Alison Colley

Meet Pippa, a lovable brown-and-white dog with a sparkly collar and a heart full of love. When Pippa is adopted by a brave girl named Hope, their bond blossoms into a heartwarming tale of faith, friendship, and adventure. But when Hope goes to heaven, Pippa learns to carry on her legacy of love and kindness, showing children how hope and Jesus’ love shine even in the darkest times.

Perfect for children aged 4-7, Pippa’s Journey offers comfort and inspiration for families navigating loss, while celebrating the enduring power of love.

👉 Purchase your copy here!

See Ali’s Author link HERE

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BBC Radio Merseyside's 'Make a Difference Awards 2024' graphic with Finalist Hope's Therapy Dogs.

As seen and heard on BBC North West Tonight and Radio Merseyside!

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