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CARING FOR PEOPLE BY CARING FOR THEIR PETS

Founded in 2015, Rosie’s Trust is the only charity in Northern Ireland dedicated to helping cancer patients, people receiving end of life care and older people with mobility issues to keep their companion pets by their side.

For people in Northern Ireland who are isolated, lonely and vulnerable, their pets are often their reason to live. They act as their family, their carer, their companion and their best friend. They give comfort and unconditional love, and a reason to get up in the morning.

But when these people find themselves in difficult circumstances, be it going through cancer treatment, or dealing with illness and mobility issues, they can find it difficult to continue caring for their pets. This means that in their lowest moments, when they need them the most, people are forced to give up their pets. They’re forced to give up their best friends, their family, and their reason to live. At Rosie’s Trust, we prevent this from happening.

KEEPING PEOPLE & THEIR PETS TOGETHER

WHAT WE DO

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WHAT WE DO

SUPPORT WHEN IT’S NEEDED MOST

Our trained volunteers give a much-needed helping hand to people in Northern Ireland receiving end of life care, older people living with mobility issues, and those being treated for cancer, to help care for their pets. By doing this, owners no longer have to face the difficult decision of giving up their beloved companion. Instead, they can focus on looking after themselves with the peace of mind that their best friend is happy, healthy and by their side.

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WHAT WE DO

ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISOLATION FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY

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Through our work, we check in on some of the most vulnerable and isolated people in Northern Ireland, creating meaningful friendships and support networks. Our volunteers also serve as a useful mechanism for engaging other health and social services, ensuring people are getting the support they need.

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WHO WE SUPPORT

  • People receiving end of life care

  • Older people with mobility issues

  • People undergoing cancer treatment

NEWS & EVENTS

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MEET SOME OF THE
PEOPLE WE’RE SUPPORTING

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The support I have received from Rosie’s Trust has been excellent. I’m astounded by how good an organisation it is, and that such a charity exists. Sally and Lola are like my children to me, and I feel so lucky to be able to keep them by my side.”

Ronnie, Beneficiary

Rosie’s Trust is a lifeline to myself and Flossy. I’d never have been able to manage without their support, and I would have had to give Flossy away. I have a lot of health problems and couldn’t manage without the lovely people at Rosie’s Trust.”

Margaret, Beneficiary

The volunteers that support me with Chanel-Angel love her to pieces, and she loves them. I’m so impressed with Rosie’s Trust – they’ve been more than fantastic. I would recommend Rosie’s Trust in a heartbeat.”

Sandy, Beneficiary

If you or someone you know could benefit from Rosie’s Trust, you can get in touch with us or make an online referral.

Give us a call 02891 641340

DO YOU NEED ROSIE’S TRUST?

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WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU

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VOLUNTEER WITH ROSIE’S TRUST

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