Paws for Progress

We’re delighted that our work at HMP & YOI Polmont in partnership with @scottishprisons.bsky.social & @edindogcathome.bsky.social has been featured in @1919magazine.bsky.social
Read the full story here: 1919magazine.co.uk/.../polmont-...

13.02.2026 11:57 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

New year, new career? We’re recruiting a Youth Practitioner to join our incredible team — supporting young people, working alongside dogs, and making real change.

Applications close very soon. There’s still time to apply🐾

goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

09.01.2026 10:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Prisoners make festive treats for four-legged friends Just in time for Christmas, rescue dogs at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (EDCH) received a special delivery of presents – made by people in custody at HMP/YOI Polmont. Young people and women participa…

Thank you Inside Time for highlighting the brilliant work of our students at HMP & YOI Polmont🎄🐾

They spent December busy making hand-made Christmas gifts for the dogs at Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home - showing great care, creativity, and compassion. 🩵

Read more here: insidetime.org/newsround/pr...

08.01.2026 15:58 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Dark blue background with turquoise "Paws for Progress" logo and text saying "We're recruiting! Would you like to join our staff team in 2026?"

🐾 Love dogs? Want to change lives? Paws for Progress is looking for a Youth Practitioner to co-deliver our rescue dog training programme at HMP & YOI Polmont.

Make a difference for both dogs and people! 🐶💛

👉 Next step: Visit goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

19.12.2025 17:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Youth Specialist from Paws for Progress and Claire Barrie from the Thistle Centre are sitting on a bench with Ambassadog Vito, a gorgeous Labradoodle. The 3 of them are smiling. Vito is wearing a rainbow bandana. The view behind them is of the loch at the University of Stirling.

We're celebrating the dogs who brighten our lives🐶

Send your fave photo & a short dog bio to ThistlesCompetition@mucklemediagroup.co.uk
by 28 Nov. Our #youngpeople will help pick the winners❤️

🎁 You could win a pampering package & your dog photo may feature in the Thistles Community Art Gallery!

13.11.2025 14:28 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

🐾 We had an amazing time at the Broadleys Veterinary Hospital Open Day! Thank you everyone who stopped by💙
👏 Congratulations to our competition winner! We’ll be in touch to arrange delivery of "Spot" the dog 🐶
🧠 Missed our FREE online Enrichment Handout? Drop us a message if you’d like a copy!

15.07.2025 15:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Vito, the golden labradoodle, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a sky blue bandana which says "Paws for Progress"

🐾 Love dogs? Want to help young people thrive?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the #PawsforProgress Board of Directors!

We're looking for passionate volunteers to support our work through human-animal interactions.

🔗 More info & how to apply: pawsforprogress.co.uk/volunteer-re...

09.05.2025 15:27 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Benji the collie is wearing a rainbow bandana, and sitting below a quote from one of the Paws for Progress students, who said "It was good to do something new and out of my comfort zone."

Hot off the press! 📰🐾
We’re excited to share our latest press release!
Hear directly from the young people who took part in the BBC’s The One Show feature.
👉 Read more: pawsforprogress.co.uk/pressrelease...
@edindogcathome.bsky.social @scottishprisons.bsky.social @fifecollege.bsky.social

07.05.2025 11:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Quote from Paws for Progress student "It felt good to be included in the filming and it will be good to show more people what we do at Paws." Pictured are Benji the Collie, and Maddie the Springer Spaniel

📺We're delighted that #PawsforProgress featured on #TheOneShow! 💙THANK YOU everyone involved - our students, staff, Ambassadogs Maddie & Benji, #JenniferReoch, the Film Crew, @edindogcathome.bsky.social @scottishprisons.bsky.social @fifecollege.bsky.social
Watch here: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

07.05.2025 08:29 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

"Vito, a golden miniature Labradoodle, and Phoenix, a sleek Podenco with pointy ears, sit looking at the camera."

🐾 Meet our Community Ambassadogs – Vito & Phoenix! 🐾

This brilliant duo teamed up with students at St Andrews Academy, showcasing care, teamwork & dedication.

🎉 Huge congrats to all for achieving @apdtuk.bsky.social Good Companion Awards!

#PawsforProgress #UnleashingPotential #ImprovingLives

06.05.2025 15:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🗣️ “Coming to Paws is what keeps me going.”

🗣️ “Paws is 100% what has helped me the most. How I am now is totally different.”

We’re proud to share feedback from our women’s group at HMP&YOI Polmont 💜

Teamwork, growth, & happy dogs (like Ambassadog Karma! ⬇️)🐶🩵

#PawsforProgress #PositiveChange

05.05.2025 16:17 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Text on a turquoise background that says “Paws for me is motivational... You not only get to work with dogs, you are encouraged to better yourself with communication, compassion, understanding & patience.” Student, Paws for Progress. Pictured below is Ambassadog Millie, a Springer Spaniel, running out of an agility tunnel with pure joy on her face!

Hearing this from one of our students means everything. 💙

At #PawsforProgress the lasting impact of working with dogs goes beyond training—it’s about building confidence, empathy, and life skills that last a lifetime.

#HumanDogBond #UnleashingPotential #ImprovingLives #DogAssistedLearning

19.03.2025 16:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0