Volunteer needed to walk a Jack Russell dog

The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity for the elderly and terminally ill and their pets

The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity whose volunteers help people over retirement age, and those in the latter stages of a terminal illness, by offering all kinds of pet care. The Trust urgently need volunteers for a resident of Rochdale who cannot walk their Jack Russell dog.

A Trust spokesperson said: "Illness, injury or just the fact that we all get older eventually affects our ability to look after our four legged companions. A large number of elderly or ill pet owners become very worried about their ability to care for their pets, feeling that their only option is to rehome them, this is where our national network of dedicated volunteers step in to offer support enabling them to stay together.

"We’ll walk the dog for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food, even clean out the bird cage or litter trays.

"We are always seeking new volunteers so even if you can only spare an hour a week we would love to hear from you."

If anyone can help please call during office hours 01736 758707 or via email volunteer@cinnamon.org.uk