Dog walkers needed for Polly
A national charity has stepped in to help 11-year-old Collie, Poppy, have regular walks.
The Cinnamon Trust is looking for volunteers in Oswestry to walk Poppy because her owner is no longer able to do so.
The trust is a national charity for the elderly and terminally ill and their pets.
Sally Collins from the trust said: "We seek to keep owner and pet together for as long as possible with the help of a national network of volunteers who assist when day to day care poses a problem.
"Our aim is to relieve the owners of any worry concerning the welfare of their pets both during and after their own lifetime making us unique amongst charities."
"What happens if illness, injury or just the fact that we all get older eventually affects our ability to look after our four legged companions? A large number of elderly or ill pet owners become very worried about their ability to care for their pets, feeling that
their only option is to rehome them, this is where our national network of dedicated volunteers step in to offer support enabling them to stay together."
Teams take it in turn to visit housebound owners to take the dog for a walk, volunteers foster pets as one of their family when owners face a spell in hospital, they take pets to the vet, even clean out the budgie's cage or cats litter trays.
"If you would like to register or even have a quick chat about registering just call Sally or Tressa direct on 01736 758707 or email sallycollins@cinnamon.org.uk or tressaherriott@cinnamon.org.uk," Sally said.
More information is available from volunteer@cinnamon.org.uk.
