Do you know an older person who perhaps cannot own a pet anymore, but would appreciate a visit? The Be A Friend project seeks to reduce loneliness by creating a trusting relationship over time. Be-a-friend addresses loneliness in older people in Pembrokeshire who love dogs and miss the contact with four paws in their home. This is achieved through visits from a Be-a-friend team who provide much needed companionship. By combining compassionate volunteers with their engaging dogs, this partnership can address the challenge loneliness brings to our community.
To be eligible for this service, someone must be 60 or over and:
• Not have friends or family members living close by who are able to visit regularly
• Has experienced a bereavement of a partner, relative, friend or pet
• Most likely living alone
• May be living with limiting disabilities or illnesses
• Maybe caring for a partner with limited opportunity to socialise with others
• Be on a low fixed income, such as pension, making activities unaffordable
If you know someone who meets this criteria have a chat with them and see if they'd like to try a visit from the Be a Friend team.
You can visit the website www.cariadpettherapy.co.uk/be-a-friend scroll down and click the referral link to start your journey.