The power of animal companionship, enhancing well-being, decreasing social isolation, One Health, One Welfare, One Community; linking support services,
Joined December 2010
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30 Sep 2020
Video summary of our charity which champions #animalcompanionship and #AnimalCompanionshipSupportServices #ACSS for #peopleinneed within our #local #community youtube.com/watch?v=WYFyAZUO…
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27 Oct 2024
Today is #NationalBlackCatDay. We always need more feline fosters for cats like these. If you have space for a little furry friend or two please complete our volunteer application form at: ourspecialfriends.org/downlo…
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23 Oct 2024
Animal companionship charity OSF appoints vet as patron #veterinary #pets @OSF_Charity
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Our Special Friends retweeted
23 Oct 2024
Animal companionship charity OSF appoints vet as patron #veterinary #pets @OSF_Charity
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Our Special Friends retweeted
24 Oct 2024
In case you missed it: Animal companionship charity OSF appoints vet as patron #veterinary #pets @OSF_Charity
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Our Special Friends retweeted
24 Oct 2024
In case you missed it: Animal companionship charity OSF appoints vet as patron #veterinary #pets @OSF_Charity
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25 Oct 2024
Meet handsome Barkley, 9-year-old cockapoo visiting us for his yearly booster & healthcheck. Please always make sure your pet is fully protected against common, sometimes life-threatening, diseases & parasites found in their environment. Ask your vet for details. #AnimalWelfare
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24 Sep 2024
Wiggo ad Kauto always love to see Maureen but Tuesday’s visit this week was extra special! #humananimalbond #animalcompanionshipsupportservices
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5 Sep 2024
Come join us!
Our Special Friends will be at Ickworth House on Thursday 12th September for their Volunteer and Community Celebration day! Pop by the North Lawn anytime between 10am and 3pm and chat with us about our volunteering opportunities. There’s also a picnic 12pm-2pm! 🐶
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2 Sep 2024
We are recruiting for our first ever Fundraising Manager!
If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you.
Please click on the link to the details on our website ourspecialfriends.org/recrui…
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26 Aug 2024
Today is #NationalDogDay #InternationalDogDay & a chance for us to say these special canine friends & their human family, need support in challenging times. Our Special Friends wants pet-inclusive societies, community support services & care plans. Pls help us do what we do!
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8 Aug 2024
Visiting dogs Wiggo and Kauto had a lovely time with their friends Newmarket Day Centre this afternoon and with Maureen on Tuesday. Thanks to Georgina Kershaw for filming. #humananimalbond #animalcompanionshipsupportservices
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31 Jul 2024
We need as much research as we can to help show just how important pets are to people, but equally the issues that can be caused by inappropriate relationships & lack of a network of support, pet-inclusive communities & care planning. #OneWelfare #Research #PopulationHealth
30 Jul 2024
How can we measure the friendship between a dog & their human💭
Measuring the human-animal bond is often from a human perspective. We’ve explored how we could improve this by asking more dog-centric questions #HumanAnimalBond➡️tinyurl.com/ytedhn8w #InternationalDayOfFriendship
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31 Jul 2024
Thank you @petsfdtnuk for awarding us a grant for our Animal Welfare Support Fund, we find beloved pets in need of veterinary care & being able to contribute to their treatment makes a world of difference to them & their worried owners. RUBY is just one of the many #AnimalWelfare
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29 Jul 2024
People in distress need to be able to talk and this charity is exceptional in providing this.
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20 Jul 2024
Today we will be at The British Racing School Family Fun Day. There is loads to see and do! Please come along, say hi to some of our staff and volunteers and find out how you can get involved 😀🐾
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7 Jul 2024
Hi, Willow and Otto here we want to say thank you to all our volunteers - you're totally pawsome! We especially like the ones who come into the office just to see us but we're told that you all do an amazing job, going above and beyond for people in the community. #ThankYouDay
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5 Jul 2024
Today, we remember and celebrate the cherished pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge. You can read our bereavement page on our website for further support and resources.
#PetRemembranceDay ##AnimalCompanionshipSupportServices
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30 Jun 2024
Wiggo, Kauto and the lovely people at the Newmarket Day Centre had a lovely time on Thursday enjoying each other’s company Newmarket Day Centre #humananimalbond #animalcompanionshipsupportservices
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2024 Bob Harvey Award: created by SCAS & @FosteringCompa1. Nominations are welcomed from anyone who is aware of a facility (anywhere in the world) worthy of consideration. scas.org.uk/bob-harvey-award…
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#PetsInHousing #HumanAnimalbond #CompanionAnimals #Carehomes
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12 Jun 2024
Sometimes visits from our volunteers and their friendly pets are the only visitors someone has. If you would like to provide company to someone in your community and you have a friendly dog, you can apply to volunteer with us at: ourspecialfriends.org/downlo… #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
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