Rosies Trust

Rosies Trust is a unique charity in Northern Ireland that is dedicated to helping cancer patients, the terminally ill and older people with a disability hold on to their companion pets at a time when they need them most. When someone is faced with a cancer diagnosis, disability or terminal illness, their whole world changes. They have so much to worry about, so much to deal with and the one thing they need - especially those living alone is the emotional support that their companion pet provides. They are no longer able to provide their dog or cat with the same level of care they once could and their anxiety about the welfare of their beloved companion only serves to compound their distress. At the most stressful time of their lives, they may be forced to give up their companion pet and, in so doing, experience tremendous loss, isolation and feelings of guilt. Some people have reported that they considered delaying or even refusing treatment because they had no one to look afte...