Our Special Friends: Protecting the human–animal bond in times of crisis
It’s been 11 yrs since ‘Our Special Friends’ charity was registered, with over 3000 cases working collaboratively with the veterinary clinics in the area. It is a low-cost diagnostic and preventative health initiative. Our Special Friends is an innovative, grassroots charity in Suffolk, UK dedicated to helping people who love animals to keep pets in their life when circumstances put this valuable bond at risk. Their holistic range of animal companionship support services is proven to enhance mental health, reduce loneliness and isolation, increase physical health and improve connection to the community.
‘Our Special Friends’ support people who are experiencing times of vulnerability and where ownership of a pet, or contact with an animal, is crucial to enable them to cope. They improve health, welfare and social care through promoting, preserving and providing animal companionship, identifying unmet care needs, and making appropriate referrals.
- To learn how a community approach involving volunteers can have a transformative impact on the quality of life of both people and companion animals.
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