195 special Christmas gifts ready to go..
Thanks to Mrs Helen McArdle CBE for her kindness and generosity ..
Walk for Wag… Anywhere
Walk for Wag… Anywhere allows you to create your own Walk for Wag fundraiser – anywhere and any time you like. This year, some people decided to use it as an alternative to walking at Kielder.
Great North Run 2023
A big shout out to our amazing Team Wag runners that took part in the 2023 Great North Run. The funds they’ve raised will enable more Visiting Wag Teams to improve the lives of lonely elderly dog lovers in our region.
Volunteer profile : Jan Rayner visits with Teddy the Toodle!
Not only does Jan visit a lady in her own home but also the staff in A&E and Critical Care in Gateshead NHS Trust! She’s also a Wag Community Ambassador and fundraiser; an inspiration!
Older people in need across our region! Can you help?
September 2023 and here are just a sample of some very special people in need of Wag friends.
August 2023! Lots of new people in need, can you help?
If you have or know someone with a special dog, please don’t hesitate, with just an hour or two most weeks you can change the way the world feels for another person and make a lovely new friend for you and your dog whilst you’re at it!
Dear Tim…
Our veterinary advisor, Dr Tim Nuttall, from the The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies is always asked questions about dog health by our volunteers…
Older, isolated North East dog lovers who really need friends this Summer!
If you have or know someone with a special dog, please don’t hesitate, with just an hour or two most weeks you can change the way the world feels for another person and make a lovely new friend for you and your dog whilst you’re at it!
Volunteer Profile : Meet Friendship Dogs Finn & Alfie and Steph
Steph tells us how and why she, Finn & Alfie became Wag volunteers!
Welcoming Meadowvale Care as a Corporate Friend of Wag!
Working in partnership to help us provide friends for their dog loving clients!
Lowes Financial Management Press Paws with Wag! Wag volunteers star!
It was wonderful to share our gorgeous dogs and stories of the difference they make with the team at Lowes yesterday – Lowes Financial Management are such fantastic supporters of our work! Thank you everyone!!
Dogs of the North East we need you!
Just like Friendship Dog Rudy here, with just an hour or two most weeks, you can make lovely new friends, enjoy masses of cuddles, some great treats and wear a very special red Wag bandana with pride!
www..wagandcompany.co.uk/volunteer
Here are some of the people who need your help.
Lovely meeting with the new Head of the Charity Commission, Orlando Fraser
Yesterday we were really honoured to be chosen by the new Head of the Charity Commission, Orlando Fraser, for one of his first visits to a northern charity since he was appointed last year.
Supporting Stockton Borough Council’s Activity Exhibition
A huge thank you to Andy, Eileen, Catherine and Steph – #TeamWag – who attended Stockton Borough Council’s Activity Exhibition Showcase last Friday. Friendship Dogs Harvey, Ruby, Dotty and Alfie starred obviously!! Julie Nisbet, Stockton’s Transformation Manager for Residential Care said “Your volunteers and their dogs are an absolute credit to you all at Wag & Co.…
Visiting Wag Team Eileen and Ruby visit Mrs Judith W in Redcar
We work hard to find great matches for our people! Sometimes they’ll express a preference for a big dog, a hypoallergenic dog, a dog who can sit in their lap, “definitely not a long haired dog”, and sometimes their preference is more specific, a Collie or a Jack Russell. Mrs Judith W who lives alone…
Visiting Wag Team Hannah and Floyd visit Mrs Leonie B in Stockton
Mrs Leonie B lost her husband some years ago and has lived alone ever since in Stockton. Like so many people, the restrictions around the pandemic were a difficult time and despite having a very close family, they mostly live abroad and she’s found herself becoming very isolated. Mrs B absolutely loves dogs, her last…
Visiting Wag Team Michael and Max visit Mr Jim S in Redcar
Here’s Friendship Dog Max the Cockapoo visiting his great friend Mr Jim S in his home in Redcar. Jim has been on his own since his wife sadly passed away and he has been spending more time on his own than he’d like. He’s always loved dogs and he had fox terriers of his own,…
Visiting Wag Team Brooke and Harry visit Mrs Ida C near Blyth
Mrs C lost her husband some years ago and lives alone near Blyth. She looks amazing but she won’t mind us telling you that she’s been pretty poorly and she’s in her 90’s! Whilst she sees her daughter regularly she still spends more time alone than she’d like and she’s been feeling really isolated. Mrs…
Visiting Wag Team Louise and Friendship Dog Bronte visit Mrs Ella M in Sunderland.
Mrs M lives alone in an Assisted Living environment in Sunderland. Her family are very supportive, but they don’t live close by. She has always loved dogs and she used to have Yorkshire terriers and Staffordshire bull terriers and she absolutely adored them, but she can’t have a dog of her own any more which…
Visiting Wag Team Mike and Friendship Dog Fable visit Mr Dave M in Sunderland.
Mr M is 58, he suffers from renal failure and must attend regular dialysis appointments at the hospital which makes life very challenging for him. He’s in a wheelchair and has problems with his sight, making getting out to see people difficult. He has had dogs throughout his life, German Shepherds, Collies, and Labradors, but…
Visiting Wag Team Steph and Friendship Dog Finn visit John in Ayresome Court near Stockton on Tees.
Visiting Wag Team Steph and Finn the Golden Retriever have been bringing lots of hugs, happiness and smiles to the residents at Ayresome court in Stockton since 2020. Earlier this year, they met John who was staying at Ayresome Court following a partial leg amputation. John struck up a real bond with Finn straight away…
Visiting Wag Team Jan and Friendship Dog Teddy visit Mrs Edith A near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Mrs A lives in Newcastle in the same house she’s lived in for 63 years. 5 years ago, Edith lost her husband and 2 years ago she lost her last Border Collie and for health reasons having another dog wasn’t possible for her. She became quite isolated and really missed having a dog around too.…
Visiting Wag Team Lesley and Friendship Dog Hallie visit Mrs Joyce T in North Tyneside
Mrs T has become very isolated with no friends or family close by and she’s also suffered from some health problems recently too, all of which can be very challenging. She really loves animals, she used to have Jack Russells and she absolutely adored them, but she can’t have a dog of her own any…
Visiting Wag Team Sarah and her Friendship Dog Marley visit Mrs Doreen F in Sunderland.
Doreen is 91 and a widow who lives alone but with close family support nearby. She’s always loved dogs, she had German Shepherds into her 80’s, but now for health reasons and because she’s living in sheltered accommodation, she can’t have one of her own any more. Her new best friend, Marley the Staffie X,…
Visiting Wag Team Janet and Islay visit Mrs Yvonne H in Stockton-on-Tees.
Mrs H lives alone in the Tees Valley, she’s an huge dog lover and she was absolutely devastated when she lost her beloved Yorkshire Terrier, ‘Rufus’ last November. She spends a lot of time on her own and she can’t have another dog of her own now for health reasons so we were really delighted…
Visiting Wag Team Dawn and Steed visit Mrs Alison S in Stockton!
Greyhound lover Alison had to rehome her beloved greyhound for health reasons and she missed her terribly; enter beautiful Steed!
Visiting Wag Team Gemma and Stanley visit Mr David T in North Tyneside!
Mr T is 59, he suffers from a form of MND, Motor Neurone Disease which is very hard for him to live with. He lost his beloved dog two years ago and misses him terribly..
Visiting Wag Team Catherine and Dotty visit Mr & Mrs G in Middlesbrough!
Dotty using her unique magical Dotty superpowers has helped Mr G to speak again!
Visiting Wag Team Steven, Lisa and Alfie visit Mrs Molly P in Sunderland!
Making new friends in Sunderland! Mrs P can’t get out much now, often feels pretty isolated and having been a dog trainer she adores dogs and misses having one terribly! Enter Steven, Lisa and FD Alfie..