May 2, 2022 | Group Dog Walk, Community Space, Latest News
Companionship in the Community: FREE Hot Drinks and a Chat for All and FREE Activities for Over 60s Loneliness and social isolation, especially in older adults are very serious issues, they can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, stress, and dementia. Since 2018... 
Apr 8, 2022 | Latest News, AGM
AGM: Year 8 Report ‘Give a Dog a Bone… and an animal a home’ gained charitable status on 20 November 2013. The aim of the charity is to tackle loneliness for older adults via animal companionship. We operate two main projects in order to achieve this aim:... 
Jan 17, 2022 | Latest News, Uncategorised
Free services to help lift your mood Blue Monday has been described as the most depressing or difficult day of the year, but people can experience low mood or feelings of loneliness at any time. Our charity started with the idea that the love of a rescue pet companion... 
Nov 30, 2021 | Latest News
Dog Rehoming Story: I have a reason to get up in the morning Millie (left) and Mia (right) were adopted by their mum, KCH, when she came to Give a Dog a Bone for help toward the cost of the dog rehoming fee. “Mia jumped straight into my arms and gave me... 
Nov 24, 2021 | Our Latest Ventures, Latest News
South Ayrshire dog lovers over 60 offered free photoshoot by loneliness & animal charity Our Troon Community Space has teamed up with an Ayrshire College photography student to offer a free mini photoshoot to South Ayrshire dog lovers over 60 and their pooch. ... 
Nov 17, 2021 | Latest News
Christmas Appeal launches with touching 2021 Christmas Advert This year, our charity is asking the public to help two lives this Christmas by purchasing a gift for their loved one from our selection of Christmas Gifting on offer. Visit Christmas Gifting As a... 
Nov 4, 2021 | Community Space, Latest News
Sandy’s story: The charity has made me feel uplifted “Give a Dog a Bone has come into my life with a big burst of sunshine” We met Sandy (83) at our Troon Community Space when we first opened our doors back in November 2018, and he’s been a regular... 
Oct 28, 2021 | Community Space, Latest News
Chair Yoga Chair Yoga is Great for Older Adults Chair yoga is a gentle exercise. It’s good for everyone, especially people with mobility issues or limitations. It is extremely important to stay active, particularly as we age, and this type of exercise will help... 
Oct 21, 2021 | Seasonal, Latest News
Fireworks and Pets Bonfire Night – Thursday 5th November 2021 The time of year is fast approaching and whether you love them or hate them, fireworks will be here before we know it! Companion animals in general don’t like loud noises and are often afraid of... 
Aug 26, 2021 | Latest News
Who We Are and What We Do Who We Are Give a Dog a Bone… and an animal a home is a unique and award-winning charity tackling loneliness and social isolation for older adults, via animal companionship and friendship. What We Do We do this via 2 projects: 1) We... 
Aug 20, 2021 | Fundraising, Latest News
Kiltwalk 2021 – Registration is Open! The Kiltwalk, Glasgow, is Back! For the first time since 2019, the Kiltwalk is taking place as a live event, in Glasgow, on Sunday 26th September this year. There are two routes, The Wee Wander and The Mighty Stride. This year,... 
Aug 13, 2021 | Community Space, Latest News
5 Things to Expect when Visiting our Community Space in Alloa We currently have three community spaces in Shawlands, Troon, and Alloa, Scotland. Our community space in Alloa is the newest, and largest, of the three. The doors opened for the first time in March... Jul 29, 2021 | Fundraising, Latest News
5 Reasons You Should Fundraise for Give a Dog a Bone With the gradual easing of COVID restrictions, lots of live fundraising events are making a comeback, and it’s getting easier to set up your own fundraising events. Here at Give a Dog a Bone…and an animal a... 
Feb 18, 2021 | Latest News, AGM
AGM: Year 7 Report ‘Give a Dog a Bone… and an animal a home’ gained charitable status on 20 November 2013. The aim of the charity is to tackle loneliness for older adults via animal companionship. We operate two main projects in order to achieve this aim:... 
Oct 8, 2020 | Community Space, Latest News
A charity which tackles loneliness and isolation in the community is reopening its doors in Alloa later this month. Give a Dog a Bone held its grand opening at the old Liberal Club building in Mar Street on March 2 and proved popular with locals before closing due to... 
Sep 24, 2020 | Our Latest Ventures, Latest News
Lockdown may have closed our community spaces but it didn’t stop us! The temporary closure of our community spaces in March left many individuals at risk of loneliness and isolation. As a charity, this is something we actively work against, so we very quickly adapted... 
Nov 9, 2019 | Latest News, In the Press, Awards and Accolades
Shawlands charity Give a Dog a Bone wins £50,000 award Shawlands-based Give a Dog a Bone is one of ten charities to receive £50,000 as part of Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards. The awards, set up by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical, have seen a total of... 
Nov 9, 2019 | Latest News, In the Press
Interview with Louise Russell by No 1 magazine Amazing Woman: Louise RussellLouise Russell, 44 from Glasgow, helps to reduce loneliness in over 60s by introducing them to animals.I began my charity Give a Dog a Bone five years ago. I wanted to tackle the issue of... 
Aug 28, 2018 | Crowdfunder, Fundraising, Community Space, Latest News
4 years ago, I set up the Give a Dog a Bone charity – a unique charity – supporting the over 60s to afford a rescue pet companion. It has been a great success, with hundreds of rescue animals and their ‘older’ human companions enabled to have a... 
Jan 18, 2018 | Our Latest Ventures, Latest News, In the Press
Give a Dog a Bone has carried out incredible work in the city and the new base will allow them to expand their operations.The Glasgow charity which helps unite rescue dogs with elderly owners is opening a new permanent base in the south side of the city.Give a Dog a... 
