“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.”

“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.”

“These wonderful animals deserve a healthy and loving retirement, and I’m delighted to be involved in this exciting charity.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“It was only recently the law changed where dogs were once only considered as equipment. 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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I’m absolutely delighted to be supporting The NFRSA and it’s cause. We need to help.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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’s not right that it’s down to the goodwill of a handler to care for them post retirement.

Anything I can do to help raise the profile and raise some money for what is a charity hugely in demand I’ll be happy to do so!“