Service Area: Animal & Pet Support

Assistance to People with Sight Loss During COVID-19 Pandemic Guide Dogs have put together some suggestions about basic communication principles to consider when interacting with people with sight loss. The does not replace or override general guidance or policies in relation to supporting people during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is intended to support those who are working or volunteering with blind and partially sighted people for the first time. Sight loss is more common than you think Some blind and partially sighted people will already be known by various agencies. For example, they may be on the council’s sight loss...

Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for people with animals The government has published advice for pet owners and livestock keepers on maintaining the welfare of their animals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This includes advice on dog-walking if you have symptoms of coronavirus or if you are walking dogs on behalf of a someone who cannot leave the house. In line with the general advice on fighting coronavirus, you should wash your hands regularly, including before and after contact with animals.   You can read the guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-people-with-animals            

Caring for pets in the COVID-19 crisis   If individuals are taken into hospital with coronavirus – or other illnesses – pets can be left on their own without anybody to feed or care for them. The RSPCA has created a poster for pet owners to display in their front window to alert neighbours that there are pets inside, and a form to fill in with the contact details of a dedicated ‘helper’, which can be displayed on the fridge or elsewhere indoors.   You can find this resource here https://www.rspca.org.uk/documents/1494939/7712578/Emergency+pet+care+form+%28PDF+82KB%29.pdf/fd0d88dd-5f79-63b5-62cf-48a4226c4b1c?t=1585584658800  

You CANNOT get Coronavirus/Covid-19 from your dog or cat!  If you have concerns please speak to your vet. Unusually high numbers of animals are being left at shelters.

Friends Families and Travellers is working to support people who may be in the vulnerable/extremely vulnerable group and who are gypsies and travellers.

The Cinnamon Trust provides volunteer dog walkers and will take dogs in if an emergency.