Giving Tuesday – Celebrate 15 Years of AADI & Help Us Continue Our Impact

This Giving Tuesday, your generosity will mark more than a single day – it will celebrate 15 years of life‑changing support for autistic children and their families. Since 2010, AADI has placed dozens of highly trained assistance dogs with families across Ireland, giving children greater independence, safety, and companionship.

Why This Year Matters

This year we proudly mark our 15th anniversary – a milestone reflecting a decade and a half of dedication, community, and transformation. Over these years, every dog placed, every family supported, and every life impacted has helped build what AADI is today. Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Through the ongoing Impact Appeal, we are recommitting to expand our services, reach more children, and continue providing top‑quality assistance dogs to those who need them most. With your support, we can secure the next generation of life‑changing dogs.

Take a look below to see some fun facts behind each litter a Brood mum welcomes into the world with the support of Team AADI’s operations team and breeding volunteers.

Breeding the next generation of superheroes

Veterinary Care

As our brood mums get ready for her pups, our training team prioritises their welfare with regular vet visits and examinations:
Hip and elbow scoring – €500
Genetic testing – €200
Bloodwork – €375

Nutritional Support

The first eight weeks of our puppies’ lives depend on their brood mum and our breeding volunteers. In this time, proper nutrition is essential for the health and welfare of the brood mum and her litter of puppies to meet vital milestones in their development.

Early Development

Socialisation and nurturing activities help puppies build confidence and adaptability, ensuring they are ready for their future as Autism Assistance Dogs. With your generosity, we can continue to make their training possible.