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... 
Jul 17, 2017 | Latest News, Awards and Accolades
News just in… Give a Dog a Bone secures 2nd year Local Charity Partnership with the largest Sainsbury’s store in Scotland! For more information visit httpss://www.sainsburyslocalcharity.co.uk and enter Darnley, Glasgow in the store search. ← Previous... 
Jun 2, 2017 | Our Latest Ventures, Group Dog Walk, Latest News
Group Dog Walk We would like to reach more retired people in our area and offer companionship, via dogs, and SO we are holding fortnightly Group Dog Walks! If you have a friend or family member who: Has a dog and would love the social interaction of meeting new... 
May 28, 2017 | Our Latest Ventures, Latest News
Isaac and Adele are the first success story from our joint venture with Viewpoint Housing Association in Edinburgh. A progressive HA, Viewpoint recognised that some of their tenants are potentially isolated and so they approached Give a Dog a Bone to see if we could... 
Mar 9, 2017 | Latest News, Awards and Accolades
We are a finalist in Pet Plan’s ‘Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year’ Give a Dog a Bone’s Founder, Louise Russell, is one of three finalists in Pet Plan’s ‘Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year’ category. The winner will be... 
Nov 3, 2016 | Latest News, In the Press, Awards and Accolades
An East Renfrewshire woman has been recognised for her charity work enabling elderly people access and support to adopt an animal companion in need of a home. Louise Russell, 41, from Clarkston, was given the Community Award from the International Fund for Animal... 
Nov 3, 2016 | Latest News, In the Press
Kirsten Oswald MP met with local charity ‘Give a Dog a Bone’ to present founder Louise Russell with a certificate A one-woman charity is covering the funds for pensioners to afford their own pets. Three things tend to happen when you pay a visit to Moira Clark’s... 
Nov 3, 2016 | Latest News, In the Press, Awards and Accolades
Kirsten Oswald MP met with local charity ‘Give a Dog a Bone’ to present founder Louise Russell with a certificate Kirsten, having been an early supporter of Louise’s charity work, was pleased to hear of the latest developments which have led to more than 140 animals... 
Aug 30, 2016 | Latest News, The Bone Blog
Recent Success Story This is Toto and his new Mum, Margaret. Toto’s previous mum died in 2012 and now his Dad has a terminal illness. Toto was living indefinitely in foster but now his future is secure with Margaret! This is just one of the ways we help animals... 
Aug 1, 2016 | Latest News, In the Press
Mum Louise Russell on how her charity work matching rescue animals to new owners is transforming lives When Louise Russell stopped to chat with a neighbour, she discovered just how lonely people can be later in life. The busy working mum was inspired to try to find a... 
Jul 4, 2016 | Latest News, The Bone Blog
The Bone Blog With the arrival of the British summer weather (make sure you don’t blink and miss it!) we bring you some ideas on how to include your dogs in family activities during the holidays! With country walks, dog friendly pubs a-plenty, numerous festivals... 
Jun 23, 2016 | Latest News, In the Press
Below is an article featured in Living it Up, a health, well-being and self-management website for people over 50 in Scotland who may be living with long term conditions. Give a Dog a Bone… and an Animal a Home was set up by Louise Russell in November 2013 with the... 
Jun 23, 2016 | Latest News, In the Press
Below is an article featured in Living it Up, a health, well-being and self-management website for people over 50 in Scotland who may be living with long term conditions. Give a Dog a Bone is a charity which helps elderly people in need of companionship to connect... May 18, 2016 | Latest News, The Bone Blog
Welcome to our new monthly Bone Blog – bringing you topical information and the latest news from the Charity! This month’s Bone Blog highlights The Benefits of Having a Pet: Dogs have long been utilised for physical assistance, with the first documented service... 
May 18, 2016 | Latest News, In the Press
Download our latest article featured in the June Issue of Dogs Monthly Magazine by Alessandra Pacelli View... 
