The Benefits of Pets: Charities and Resources for Owners

Having a pet can help to give you support.

Pets can help you with sensory, social or behavioural issues. They also make great companions.

Here are some organisations that can help you find a pet.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance Dogs provide support to people with a range of needs. These can include for:

• Visual Impairment

• Hearing Impairment

• Medical Detection for conditions such as diabetes and epilepsy.

• Helping with daily tasks or medication.

• Autism.

For more information, visit the Assistance Dogs website [External Link].

Blue Cross

The Blue cross can help you to understand what you need to do to look after a range of pets. It is important that you think carefully before committing to look after an animal. You can find advice and information on many common pets. These include dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. To read their advice, visit the Blue Cross website [External Link].

Starlight Trust

The Starlight Trust is a small rescue centre for pet rodents (like hamsters and mice) and pigeons. They can also give you advice on small pets and wildlife. For more information, visit the Starlight Trust website [External Link].

Wallington Animal Rescue

Wallington Animal Rescue is a charity that is based in South London. They many rehome cats, but they have been known to rehome other animals like dogs, hamsters and snakes! For more information and to see what pets they have for rehoming at the moment, visit the Wallington Animal Rescue Website [External Link].

Battersea Dog/Cats Home

Battersea is a home for rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs. They look after the animals until they are ready to go to their new homes. They can also give you advice about caring for a cat or dog. To learn more, visit Battersea Dogs and Cats Home website [External Link].