Wag and Company North East Friendship Dogs

Wag and company provide a trained dog and volunteer to visit you at home, hospital or in your care home setting. This befriending service gives older, isolated, unwell or bereaved people the chance to spend time with a dog. They also offer human company, a chat and a cuddle with a friendly dog. To use this befriending service you need to be referred by a professional, such as your GP, adult social care, or The British Red Cross. The dogs are handled by professionally assessed volunteers.