Bognor Housing Trust has been endorsed beneath the Dogs Trust Welcoming Dogs scheme which is given to homeslessness providers which ‘go above and beyond’.
The Bognor-based belief, based in 1984, owns and manages three supported housing initiatives for single folks experiencing homelessness within the Arun District.
To enable extra folks to entry this important help, the charity has some pet-friendly areas and welcomes homeowners experiencing homelessness to convey their dogs with them.
Staff and residents have seen how being dog-friendly and welcoming canine companions has improved the environment, inspired folks to interact with one another extra and provides an all-round extra homely feeling.
Laura Kottaun, a spokesperson for Bognor Housing Trust, mentioned: “We are delighted to be endorsed by the Dogs Trust under their Welcoming Dogs scheme. We firmly believe in the importance of clients having their dogs living with them and see the value it brings, not only to them, but to the service as a whole. We are grateful to the Dogs Trust for all their help, support and resources to enable us to welcome dogs in a safe way.”
In a recent survey, simply 51 per cent of the homelessness providers that responded mentioned that their providers have been dog-friendly, whereas 70 per cent of pros supporting homeless folks mentioned their purchasers had skilled boundaries for accessing providers as a result of they’ve a canine.
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The Welcoming Dogs endorsement scheme works with homelessness providers to help them to grow to be dog-friendly by offering bespoke help and ongoing recommendation on all the pieces from dog-friendly insurance policies to behavior sources. The mission additionally offers help packs of canine objects to assist new dogs really feel welcome at homelessness providers.
Dogs Trust additionally runs the Hope Project, which provides free vet remedy to dogs whose homeowners are experiencing homelessness, the supply of a web based listing of dog-friendly homelessness providers within the UK, and a Christmas parcel service, the place the charity sends out canine goodies to providers throughout the nation that help canine homeowners.
To discover out extra concerning the Dogs Trust Welcoming Dogs endorsement scheme and help out there to canine homeowners experiencing homelessness, go to: www.dogstrusthopeproject.org.uk.
Abigail Owens, from Dogs Trust’s Hope Project, says: “It’s great news that Bognor Housing Trust is providing pet friendly accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. It’s already having a positive impact on the people accessing these services, and it is a great example of how being dog-friendly can be achieved in a safe, responsible, and homely way.
“For most dog owners, being separated from their dog is no different from being separated from a family member. Many dog owners experiencing homelessness are forced to make the heart-breaking decision to give up their beloved pets just so they can have somewhere safe and secure to sleep.
“We don’t think anyone should have to choose between a bed or their faithful friend, and we work with many temporary accommodation providers, to successfully offer dog-friendly support.
“It’s incredibly important that pet-friendly housing is available at every step of someone’s housing pathway, and we’re keen to work with as many homelessness services as possible so that we can help keep people and their pets together.”
