With the arrival of spring and … Continue reading Dog Walking – Is off lead acceptable? »
24/03/2026
We see it all over Social … Continue reading Why relinquishing pets should not be stigmatised »
26/02/2026
As featured in the East Anglian … Continue reading ‘Success is adopting the pet-inclusive community outreach approach’ »
26/01/2026
With winter well and truly set … Continue reading Keeping your pets safe in the winter months »
23/01/2026
Are you someone who thrives on … Continue reading We are recruiting for an Office Coordinator! »
12/12/2025
As Christmas approaches, some of us … Continue reading Give the Gift of Companionship this Christmas »
26/11/2025
With the season of over-indulgence for … Continue reading Pet Ownership Debates – Veganism in Pets »
27/10/2025
This rewarding role is all about … Continue reading We are recruiting – Volunteer Support Manager (Maternity Cover) »
08/10/2025
With Christmas approaching (sorry!), and with … Continue reading Pet Ownership Debates – Vet Costs »
26/09/2025
An alternative to walks, calming and … Continue reading Enrichment Activities for Dogs »
28/08/2025
‘Anthropomorphism – the attribution of human traits, … Continue reading Pet Ownership Debates – Balancing Ethics and Care – Anthropomorphism »
22/05/2025
While working as a Veterinary Nurse … Continue reading Pet Ownership Debates – Balancing Ethics and Care. Planned Euthanasia – making the decision. »
25/04/2025
We’re excited to announce a new full-time, permanent position available, offering 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
15/04/2025
I always look forward to Fridays and my visits.
26/02/2025
“Seeing the lives of an owner … Continue reading Carole talks about her diverse roles with Our Special Friends »
We are pleased to share the Annual Report for 2023-2024.
28/10/2024
We’re delighted to announce that high-profile … Continue reading New Patron and Trustees will boost our growth »
23/10/2024
Mental health can be described as a person’s psychological and emotional wellbeing, with this impacting the way they think, act, and feel.
30/09/2024
We are searching for our first … Continue reading Recruiting for a Fundraising Manager »
02/09/2024
This news article featured in SuffolkNews, … Continue reading How Our Special Friends helps bring the power of animal companionship to vulnerable people »
04/07/2024
*This position has now been filled* … Continue reading Recruiting for a new Animal Companionship Coordinator »
06/06/2024
Our Special Friends 10th Anniversary Newsletter … Continue reading 10th Anniversary Newsletter »
08/03/2024
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £21,500.00-£26,000.00 … Continue reading Recruiting for a new Office Coordinator. This position has now been filled. »
26/02/2024
We are delighted to publish our 2022-2023 … Continue reading Our Special Friends Annual Report 2022-2023 »
02/02/2024
Job title: Community and Corporate Fundraiser … Continue reading Recruiting for a new Community and Corporate Fundraiser »
18/10/2023
We hope you have had a … Continue reading September 2023 Newsletter »
15/09/2023
In this uncertain and ever changing … Continue reading March 2023 Newsletter »
25/08/2023
We are delighted to publish our 2021-2022 … Continue reading Our Special Friends Annual Report 2021-2022 »
10/03/2023
This position has now been filled. … Continue reading Recruiting for a new Animal Companionship Coordinator »
10/02/2023
This position has now been filled … Continue reading Recruiting for new ‘Charity Manager’ role at Our Special Friends »
02/08/2022
Volunteers and their visiting dogs - … Continue reading Newsletter Welcome, July 2022 »
12/07/2022
FENTON bringing so much joy with … Continue reading Our Special Friends supports Loneliness Awareness Week »
15/06/2022
It was great to see so … Continue reading Volunteer Celebration June 2022 »
14/06/2022
June is National Microchipping Month, which … Continue reading June is National Microchipping Month »
01/06/2022
Peter enjoys a walk with Alfie … Continue reading Our Special Friends supports National Walking Month! »
26/05/2022
Now more than ever, we need … Continue reading Why be a fosterer? »
25/05/2022
Many awareness months remind us to … Continue reading Why we have National Awareness Days, Weeks & Months »
03/05/2022
These awareness months help as a … Continue reading Why we have National Awareness Days »
30/03/2022
Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) is becoming more … Continue reading On the Topic – Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) »
01/03/2022
