GIVE A Dog A Bone has said thanks a million to The Sun for their grant from our special 50th birthday fund. The charity received a cash boost of £10,000 from our £1million giveaway last year. Why try to tackle one of society’s problems when you can combat two? Give A Dog A Bone addresses […]
GIVE A Dog A Bone has said thanks a million to The Sun for their grant from our special 50th birthday fund.
The charity received a cash boost of £10,000 from our £1million giveaway last year.
Why try to tackle one of society’s problems when you can combat two? Give A Dog A Bone addresses loneliness among the elderly by providing the companionship of a pet in need of a loving home.
Founder Louise Russell explains: “If your neighbour is lonely and would love to have a pet but can’t afford one, we can help on three conditions.
“First the person must be 60 or older; secondly, money must be a barrier to them getting a pet and thirdly it must be a rescue animal.
“It’s a win-win. The person gets a friend and the animal gets a home.” The charity is based in Glasgow but the scheme is available across the UK.
Even so, the over-60s don’t have to take on a pet to enjoy the companionship of animals.
Retired people can make new friends, learn new skills and perhaps pet the dogs at the HW.
It offers free activities for the over-60s, from yoga to learning new languages or having reflexology treatments.
Louise said: “We have big dreams to grow the charity to reach more people, and rescue animals, who need our help, and to bring about real change in local communities.”
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