More than 15 years ago, Cassie Carney set out on a mission that few others had dared to take on. She founded Broken Biscuits, a UK-based charity dedicated entirely to supporting disabled dogs — the very animals who are most often overlooked in shelters and rescue centers.
Carney and her dedicated team of volunteers routinely care for a rotating group of paraplegic and mobility-impaired dogs, often housing at least a dozen at any given time. The charity also operates a wheelchair-loan program, making it possible for pet owners who cannot afford specialized mobility devices to still give their dogs the freedom and independence they deserve.
In addition to hands-on support, Broken Biscuits provides extensive education for owners caring for disabled pets, helping families learn how to manage mobility issues, chronic conditions, and long-term rehabilitation.
A dream becomes a groundbreaking reality
After years of rescuing and rehabilitating disabled dogs, Carney felt it was time to elevate the charity’s work — to create a space where differently abled dogs could play, socialize, and simply belong. Thanks to an outpouring of donations, volunteer labor, and the enthusiasm of supporters, her dream took physical form.
The result is believed to be the world’s first dog park designed specifically for disabled dogs.
Spread across seven acres, the park is fully tailored to dogs with mobility challenges. It features a wheelchair-friendly racetrack and a miniature skate rink, where pups can zoom around freely or even earn their “learner driver’s test” once fitted with their wheels. There’s also a cozy café and a series of small structures like stables and hideaway huts that offer shy or anxious dogs a quiet retreat.
Inside the park, a vibrant “Play Barn” gives pups an indoor space to explore and have fun — complete with quirky signs, custom décor, and sturdy fencing to keep everyone safe.
To ensure the well-being of all furry visitors, the park is monitored around the clock through 24/7 live cameras, allowing volunteers and owners to check in at any time and make sure the dogs are playing comfortably.
Many of the park’s features have been built by Carney’s own family members and community supporters, who handled everything from painting and carpentry to upcycling materials and constructing safe enclosures. It truly stands as a labor of love.
A celebration of dogs who are “different”
Broken Biscuits embraces dogs of every ability level — tri-pawed companions, blind or deaf pups, dogs with IVDD, congenital deformities, spinal injuries, amputations, and many others. The organization’s message is clear: disability should never diminish a dog’s joy or spirit.
“Tri-paws, blind, deaf, paraplegics, IVDD warriors, congenital birth deformities, amputees, and more — different is great,” the charity wrote in a recent post. “Let’s celebrate it loud and proud.”
Through its innovative new park and ongoing rescue work, Broken Biscuits continues to champion the idea that every dog, no matter their physical challenges, deserves a life full of happiness, dignity, and adventure.