About our charity

We care about loneliness in our ageing years, and about the number of animals in shelters without a loving home, so we had an idea…

To make it our mission to tackle loneliness in older adults and animal homelessness by providing two key services:

We provide financial support to people over 60 who are struggling to afford the ongoing monthly costs associated with caring for their pet.  We can also cover the one-off rehoming fee so people over 60 can afford a rescue pet companion.  It’s a win/win – the individual gets a friend, and the animal gets a loving home.

We provide Community Spaces in Shawlands, Troon and Alloa where people over 60 are welcome to come in for a free cuppa and enjoy the company of our companionship dogs, staff and volunteers.  At our spaces, we offer group activities and relaxing therapy treatments to over 60s for free, and their beloved pet companions are welcome too.

Pets and regular connection with others can have positive effects on the mental and physical wellbeing of older adults.

Many of the individuals who engage with our charity live alone, and their pets are the main source of company and affection.

Pets are constant companions and can bring welcome relief from the adverse effects of loneliness in our ageing years.  They can provide motivation to rise in the morning, a sense of purpose and a feeling of being needed.  With daily walks, pets ensure their owners get outside each day for fresh air and physical exercise, and they provide routine in a day which might otherwise be empty.