Walkies!

An unusual appeal has been issued for volunteer dog walkers in the Welshpool area to support a charity that provides support to elderly residents and the terminally ill.

The Cinnamon Trust seeks to keep owners and pets together for as long as possible with the help of a national network of volunteers who offer free assistance when day-to-day care poses a problem.

They are unique amongst charities as they aim to relieve to the owners of any worries about their pets’ welfare both during and after their own lifetime.

“We have an owner who is a resident of Welshpool asking for some dog walking support but don’t have enough local volunteers to help,” a spokesperson told us. 

Teams take it in turn to visit housebound owners to take the dog for a walk, and volunteers can foster pets as one of their family when owners face a spell in hospital or respite care. They take pets to the vet, even clean out the budgie’s cage or cat litter trays. 

“Pets can be registered with us so they will come into the trusts guardianship should the owner pass away or have to go into residential care,” the spokesperson added.

“They are then rehomed with one of our long-term foster volunteers and will live with them for life but the trust pays the vets fees and provides holiday cover and ongoing support.”

If you think you can help, email appeals@cinnamon.org.uk or call 01736 758 701 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm).