Today we’re joining dog lovers everywhere to celebrate International Dog Day – a day dedicated to the incredible bond between people and their four-legged friends!

The Anthony Cowdy Trust Fund has donated £10,000 to support the work of Rosie’s Trust, as the charity marks ten years of caring for people by caring for their pets.

If you’re a fan of cats, and live local to Downpatrick, Rosie’s Trust could have the perfect volunteering opportunity for you!

Rosie’s Trust is searching for a new owner for Oscar, a 8-year-old grey Shih Tzu, who is currently being cared for by a Rosie’s Trust Foster Carer volunteer.

For the first time, Rosie’s Trust has secured two charity places for next year’s TCS London Marathon, and the organisation is encouraging you to apply for a spot.

Rosie’s Trust, the only charity in Northern Ireland that cares for people by caring for their pets, celebrates its tenth anniversary together with staff, volunteers, celebrity ambassadors – and a brand new look.

To celebrate the charity’s tenth birthday on 20^th January 2025, we chatted to Ian Brown on how he supported founder, Bronagh O’Neill, in setting-up Rosie’s Trust, and his continued volunteering over the past decade.

With a wide variety of volunteering opportunities with Rosie’s Trust on offer, the charity’s Volunteer Support Officer, Molly Finlay, shares an insight into her role, and what to expect if you sign up.