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‘Helen’, Suzy and Molly

  NB – the client’s name … Continue reading ‘Helen’, Suzy and Molly »

09/05/2025

Beryl, Len, Suzy, and Molly

I always look forward to Fridays and my visits.

26/02/2025

Sheila’s journey with Our Special Friends

Pugsey supported Sheila through some very difficult times, including when Sheila’s daughter died, and in Sheila’s own words, turned her from a dog person into a cat lover!

22/01/2025

Nicola felt lost and didn’t know who to turn to…

When Nicola was discharged from hospital, she was keen to have Mowgli back.

22/01/2025

“My world seems brighter”

In June 2023, Our Special Friends … Continue reading “My world seems brighter” »

28/08/2024

Tony and Digger

Our Special Friends (OSF) was contacted … Continue reading Tony and Digger »

28/08/2024

Blue and Ted felt an instant connection on the very first visit

In May 2022, Ted was referred … Continue reading Blue and Ted felt an instant connection on the very first visit »

28/08/2024

‘Rob’ and ‘Alfie’

Our Special Friends (OSF) was contacted … Continue reading ‘Rob’ and ‘Alfie’ »

28/08/2024

“My relationship with my cats is stronger than ever now”

In October 2023, Our Special Friends … Continue reading “My relationship with my cats is stronger than ever now” »

28/08/2024

“My two dogs are my world, without them I wouldn’t have anything”

Our Special Friends (OSF) received a … Continue reading “My two dogs are my world, without them I wouldn’t have anything” »

28/08/2024

“She’s been the best house guest. Such a lovely, lovely girl”

In August 2023, OSF received an … Continue reading “She’s been the best house guest. Such a lovely, lovely girl” »

28/08/2024

“David is looking out the window waiting for her to arrive”

In September 2023, Our Special Friends … Continue reading “David is looking out the window waiting for her to arrive” »

28/08/2024

Joyce’s journey with Our Special Friends

In 2018, OSF attended an event … Continue reading Joyce’s journey with Our Special Friends »

23/02/2024

Helping to find a new special friend

Case Study: Christine Christine’s husband, who … Continue reading Helping to find a new special friend »

29/09/2023

Saving Cody the cat

Case Study: The Atkins Family and … Continue reading Saving Cody the cat »

29/09/2023

The impact of Pets at Home VIP Lifelines scheme

Case Studies Our Special Friends is … Continue reading The impact of Pets at Home VIP Lifelines scheme »

29/09/2023

Helping a couple through AAA visits

Case Study – ‘Robert’, ‘Carol’, ‘Amy’ … Continue reading Helping a couple through AAA visits »

29/09/2023

Without their help I would be out on the streets by now

Case Study: Sally and Murphy Sally, aged … Continue reading Without their help I would be out on the streets by now »

29/09/2023

Adam wanted to give something back…

Adam’s sister contacted us when her … Continue reading Adam wanted to give something back… »

27/04/2022

‘Jane, visiting with her dog Margot, became such an important part of Lou Lou’s life’

This lady, Lou Lou, was referred … Continue reading ‘Jane, visiting with her dog Margot, became such an important part of Lou Lou’s life’ »

30/01/2022

Visiting Dog being cuddled by client

Benefits of animal-assisted activity

92 yo referred by befriending service … Continue reading Benefits of animal-assisted activity »

10/12/2021

Reuniting a lost dog

CASE STUDY – A Collaboration in … Continue reading Reuniting a lost dog »

10/12/2021

Oliver and Storm find respite whilst their owner finds a new home…

Case Summary This case was referred … Continue reading Oliver and Storm find respite whilst their owner finds a new home… »

25/10/2021

It was the biggest help I could have asked for…

Case Summary This young man contacted … Continue reading It was the biggest help I could have asked for… »

27/01/2020

Sometimes our cases are multi-faceted….

CASE EXAMPLE – Veterinary visits, administration … Continue reading Sometimes our cases are multi-faceted…. »

20/01/2020

‘Without my pets I have nothing…

A moving interview with Dorothy who … Continue reading ‘Without my pets I have nothing… »

29/05/2019

A Happy Ending…

This case came about when OSF … Continue reading A Happy Ending… »

24/01/2019

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