British Hen Welfare Trust

Because of the British Hen Welfare Trust, since 2005 over 963,928 hens have thankfully enjoyed love, fresh air and a free-range retirement.

Founder, Jane Howarth MBE says of the BHWT “We don’t just rehome hen’s, we are actually much bigger than that. We educate the public and try to influence their buying habits”.

We should not forget the number of people who benefit from their bond with hens. BHWT said “We wanted to be part of the National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day as we recognise the huge importance of the human and animal bond”.

Please listen to the story of the British Hen Welfare Trust here.

For the many ways in which you can help, learn more here.

National Animal Welfare Trust

The NAWT said of the National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day “We wanted to get involved as it is for a fantastic cause, and something close to our hearts. It is very important when we rehome our animals, to find that special bond between animals and humans, so we are very honoured to advocate this”. 

There are many ways you can support NAWT. They say “From Hertfordshire to Cornwall, we have Animal Care Volunteers, Maintenance & Gardening, Fundraising & Events, Fosterers, Café, Retail and Community Support volunteers. There is literally something for everyone, seven days a week. It's only with your incredible support that we can continue to rescue and rehomed hundreds of homeless and abandoned animals every year. From donating, to volunteering your time, to fundraising on our behalf, there are many ways you can get involved and make a huge difference to the lives of homeless and abandoned animals”.

Learn more about life as a volunteer here. 

Wag & Company

Wag & Company is the only visiting dog charity befriending older people in their own homes as well as in care or medical establishments. They said of National Human-Animal Bond Awareness Day “We felt we needed to be part of a day to recognise such a vital part of our lives in the UK as a nation of animal lovers. The unique power of the human-animal bond is why Wag & Company exists, to bring pleasure and comfort again through a common love of dogs to people who have become unable to have their own dogs and become isolated and marginalised. The impact of the dog walking in to see them is immediate and often described by social workers and health professionals who accompany our first visits as ‘a little sprinkling of magic’ with people laughing, smiling, even walking and talking for the first time in a while”. 

There are Wag volunteering opportunities, they said “You and your special dog could make a huge difference to the lives of older dog lovers in your community by becoming a 'Visiting Wag Team. Many of our elderly friends are bereaved and isolated and miss the company of a dog. It only takes an hour or two most weeks for a chat and a furry cuddle, to make a difference”.

Listen to what Gemma and Bentley have meant to Lynn here.