Meet our Wonderful Ambassadors
We are
The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals
The NFRSA is incredibly lucky to have the generous and warm support from our amazing ambassadors.
We are delighted to introduce them to you.
Our Patron
Sarah, Duchess of York
Minnie Driver
Actress, musician, author, and animal lover
“To be involved as an ambassador to The NFRSA is my way of showing support to the leading role these extraordinary dogs and horses play in our everyday lives.
Quite simply, they keep us safe. We should do the same for them when their work is done.”
Deborah Meaden
Business leader, investor, TV personality and writer, well known for her appearances on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den
“Emergency service animals play a vital role in keeping the public safe, at times in dangerous and difficult situations. I am delighted to support The NFRSA in their efforts to protect our protectors. These magnificent dogs and horses need and deserve our help in their twilight years.”
Carol Vorderman MBE
Television presenter and writer
“These wonderful animals deserve a healthy and loving retirement, and I’m delighted to be involved in this exciting charity.”
Dr Dawn Harper
MBBS MRCP DCH DFFP
Television doctor, practitioner, and author
“I am honoured to become an ambassador to the NFRSA. Our emergency service animals dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. In return, we owe them a secure and loving retirement.”
Patrick Robinson
Actor
“I’m delighted to be an ambassador to The NFRSA as being a custodian of any animal is a privilege. It is also a privilege to support this wonderful venture which will help to keep these animals where they should be, with the wonderful handlers who have worked alongside them, as well as their families.”
Laurence & Jackie Llewelyn-Bowen
Television and radio presenters, authors and interior designers
“These courageous animals have kept us and our families safe in so many ways. It’s absolutely appropriate that we should ensure they all have a safe and happy retirement.”
Grace Kennedy
Iconic singer and performer
“I am so honoured and proud to be an ambassador for the NFRSA, supporting and helping retired service animals in their deserved retirement.
We owe it to these amazing animals to make sure they are given every chance for a happy and healthy retirement.”
Tom Gaymor
Sports commentator and presenter
“I am extremely passionate about supporting our wonderful emergency services animals. Often deployed in the most challenging of circumstances, they provide invaluable assistance in their service to the public and their emergency services colleagues.
These wonderful animals deserve the utmost support and care in service and in retirement.”
Nick Knowles
Broadcaster, writer, producer and television presenter
“The number of lives saved, investigations concluded, and people found by our service dogs is incredible, and the public service of police horses is immeasurable.
I’m proud to be involved with The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals, who will be helping and supporting them in their deserved retirement.”
Ben Miller
Actor and author
“As someone who adores dogs, I’m privileged to be able to support this much needed charity.
The animals from civilian services perform duties that are essential to the safekeeping of our communities, and it’s only right we should protect them in their retirement.”
Lisa Maxwell
Actor
“It’s an absolute honour to be an ambassador for this wonderful charity.
I want to show my gratitude to all of the brave, dignified, and loyal superheroes of the animal kingdom for keeping us safe.
We owe it to them all to make sure they are given every chance of a happy and healthy retirement.”
Adam Henson
Farmer, author, and television presenter
“Becoming an ambassador to the NFRSA is an extremely humbling opportunity for me to support this charity and the incredible work they are already doing to help retired service animals.
Animals that have worked alongside our nation’s emergency services have dedicated their lives to providing assistance to others, so the NFRSA will ensure they get a well-deserved retirement, and their welfare needs are met.”
Nicky Johnston
Celebrity photographer
“I’m absolutely delighted to be supporting The NFRSA and it’s cause. We need to help.”
David Gower
England cricketer, broadcaster, and writer
“I hadn’t appreciated the potential plight of our retired service animals until Lady Bathurst explained the reasons behind the NFRSA. It took no more than a moment to agree to support this great charity.”
John Inverdale
Television, writer, and radio presenter
“This is a a great concept… It’s one of those areas of animal welfare that has slipped through the net, and the more you think about it, the more obvious and essential it seems.”
Mike Read
Broadcaster, author, musician, and playwright
“It’s a privilege to be there for all our emergency service animals. I’m delighted to become an ambassador to the NFRSA”
Joe Simpson
“As a dog lover, I am honoured to be asked to become an ambassador to the NFRSA.
The idea that, after years of dedicated service, an animal will be uprooted and forced to move homes upon retirement breaks my heart.
Supporting retired working animals should be the bare minimum.”
Lewis Ludlow
International rugby player
“I was keen to get involved with the NFRSA because both myself and wife have a love for all things animals, especially dogs and horses.
We know the cost of veterinary care can be huge, and after a lifetime of protecting us, it doesn’t seem right that it’s down to the goodwill of the handler to care for them post retirement.
Anything I can do to help raise the profile and funds for what is a charity hugely in demand, I’ll be happy to do so!”
CONTACT US
Would you like to get involved, or find out more?
We would not be able to do what we do without our army of wonderful volunteers. If you feel you would like to help us in any capacity, whether it be administration or fundraising, please do get in touch using the form below.
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