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We are recruiting for an Office Coordinator!

Are you someone who thrives on … Continue reading We are recruiting for an Office Coordinator! »

12/12/2025

Pet Ownership Debates – Veganism in Pets

With the season of over-indulgence for … Continue reading Pet Ownership Debates – Veganism in Pets »

27/10/2025

We are recruiting – Volunteer Support Manager (Maternity Cover)

This rewarding role is all about … Continue reading We are recruiting – Volunteer Support Manager (Maternity Cover) »

08/10/2025

Pet Ownership Debates – Vet Costs

With Christmas approaching (sorry!), and with … Continue reading Pet Ownership Debates – Vet Costs »

26/09/2025

Enrichment Activities for Dogs

An alternative to walks, calming and … Continue reading Enrichment Activities for Dogs »

28/08/2025

Pet Ownership Debates – Balancing Ethics and Care – Anthropomorphism

‘Anthropomorphism – the attribution of human traits, … Continue reading Pet Ownership Debates – Balancing Ethics and Care – Anthropomorphism »

22/05/2025

Pet Ownership Debates – Balancing Ethics and Care. Planned Euthanasia – making the decision.

While working as a Veterinary Nurse … Continue reading Pet Ownership Debates – Balancing Ethics and Care. Planned Euthanasia – making the decision. »

25/04/2025

We are recruiting for an Office Coordinator!

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

Our Special Friends Annual Report 2023-2024

We are pleased to share the Annual Report for 2023-2024.

28/10/2024

New Patron and Trustees will boost our growth

We’re delighted to announce that high-profile … Continue reading New Patron and Trustees will boost our growth »

23/10/2024

Mental Health and Animal Companionship

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

Recruiting for a Fundraising Manager

We are searching for our first … Continue reading Recruiting for a Fundraising Manager »

02/09/2024

How Our Special Friends helps bring the power of animal companionship to vulnerable people

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

Recruiting for a new Animal Companionship Coordinator

*This position has now been filled* … Continue reading Recruiting for a new Animal Companionship Coordinator »

06/06/2024

Recruiting for a new Office Coordinator. This position has now been filled.

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

Our Special Friends Annual Report 2022-2023

We are delighted to publish our 2022-2023 … Continue reading Our Special Friends Annual Report 2022-2023 »

02/02/2024

Recruiting for a new Community and Corporate Fundraiser

Job title: Community and Corporate Fundraiser … Continue reading Recruiting for a new Community and Corporate Fundraiser »

18/10/2023

Our Special Friends Annual Report 2021-2022

We are delighted to publish our 2021-2022 … Continue reading Our Special Friends Annual Report 2021-2022 »

10/03/2023

Three dogs siting in front of a roll up banner that displays Our Special Friends branding.

Recruiting for a new Animal Companionship Coordinator

This position has now been filled. … Continue reading Recruiting for a new Animal Companionship Coordinator »

10/02/2023

Recruiting for new ‘Charity Manager’ role at Our Special Friends

This position has now been filled … Continue reading Recruiting for new ‘Charity Manager’ role at Our Special Friends »

02/08/2022

Our Special Friends supports Loneliness Awareness Week

FENTON bringing so much joy with … Continue reading Our Special Friends supports Loneliness Awareness Week »

15/06/2022

Volunteer Celebration June 2022

It was great to see so … Continue reading Volunteer Celebration June 2022 »

14/06/2022

June is National Microchipping Month

June is National Microchipping Month, which … Continue reading June is National Microchipping Month »

01/06/2022

Our Special Friends supports National Walking Month!

Peter enjoys a walk with Alfie … Continue reading Our Special Friends supports National Walking Month! »

26/05/2022

Why be a fosterer?

Now more than ever, we need … Continue reading Why be a fosterer? »

25/05/2022

Why we have National Awareness Days, Weeks & Months

Many awareness months remind us to … Continue reading Why we have National Awareness Days, Weeks & Months »

03/05/2022

Why we have National Awareness Days

These awareness months help as a … Continue reading Why we have National Awareness Days »

30/03/2022

On the Topic – Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI)

Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) is becoming more … Continue reading On the Topic – Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) »

01/03/2022

Make Every Contact count Training

01/03/2022

Newsletter, January 2022 Issue 15

Welcome to our January Newsletter. We … Continue reading Newsletter, January 2022 Issue 15 »

02/02/2022

The HABRI-Zoetis-International-HAB-Survey

A global, quantitative study of 16,000 … Continue reading The HABRI-Zoetis-International-HAB-Survey »

01/02/2022

January – National Walk your Dog Month

We wholeheartedly support National Walk your … Continue reading January – National Walk your Dog Month »

30/01/2022

Theana Warden: from a Community Matron

Theana Warden is a community matron … Continue reading Theana Warden: from a Community Matron »

30/01/2022

How one small charity improved its cyber security

Avast looks after Our Special Friends’ … Continue reading How one small charity improved its cyber security »

12/01/2022

Our Special Friends Annual Report 2020-2021

We are delighted to publish our … Continue reading Our Special Friends Annual Report 2020-2021 »

09/12/2021

So wonderful to collect a cheque from the Co-op Community Fund!!!

We were delighted to be presented … Continue reading So wonderful to collect a cheque from the Co-op Community Fund!!! »

02/12/2021

Our Special Friends Newsletter October 2021, Issue 13

Welcome to our October Newsletter. We … Continue reading Our Special Friends Newsletter October 2021, Issue 13 »

25/10/2021

Thank you to all our volunteers

Thank you from our Trustees. Mark, … Continue reading Thank you to all our volunteers »

27/09/2021

Celebrating some very special Long Service Awards

This month we are celebrating with … Continue reading Celebrating some very special Long Service Awards »

23/08/2021

Current Volunteer Opportunities

We currently have the following Volunteering … Continue reading Current Volunteer Opportunities »

06/08/2021

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