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The Cinnamon Trust “Peace of mind and practical help for older people – love, care and safety for pets" Our aim is to build friendships with the owners who come to us for help.
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The only specialist national charity for older people and their much loved, much needed companions. The Trust can then extend this friendship by introducing volunteers that will help with the day to day care of a pet when this has become difficult. Together we make sure that these little heroes who mean so much remain happy and healthy. Nationally The Cinnamon Trust helps over 150,000 people a year with 158,000 animals and runs two home from home sanctuaries, we could not do this without the support of our volunteers and supporters. What does the Cinnamon Trust do? A network of thousands of animal-loving volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. We keep them together – for example, we’ll walk a dog for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food or even clean out the bird cage, etc. We have a national network of fostering volunteers who can provide care for pets whose owners face a spell in hospital – volunteers take pets into their own homes and supply love and care in abundance until owner and pet can be reunited. When a pet is in the Trust’s care either short term or long term because the owner is in care, the owner is kept in touch with visits, if possible, or regular photos and letters. The Cinnamon Trust also provides long term care for pets whose owners have made arrangements with The Trust well in advance, so owners have peace of mind in the knowledge that their beloved companion will have a safe and happy future, this service is called Pet Profiling.

There’s nothing quite like a flask of tea on an autumnal walk, especially with your favourite pooch by your side! 🍂🍵 We ...
16/10/2026

There’s nothing quite like a flask of tea on an autumnal walk, especially with your favourite pooch by your side! 🍂🍵

We have some lovely dog and cat thermal cups and bottles in our shop, perfect for taking a hot cuppa along on your walkies.

Our limited-edition canine calendar is there too, featuring beautiful photos of our Cinnamon canine community to bring a little joy to every month in 2027.

You can find them both in our online shop! Check out the links below. 👇

Thermal cups and bottles: https://cinnamon.org.uk/?s=thermal&post_type=product

Canine Calendar: https://cinnamon.org.uk/product/cinnamon-trust-canine-calendar-2027/

Every purchase helps us continue supporting older and terminally ill people and their much-loved companion pets. 🧡

You may remember lovely Amber from our Spring 2025 magazine.Amber now lives with her wonderful Forever Foster parents, J...
15/10/2026

You may remember lovely Amber from our Spring 2025 magazine.

Amber now lives with her wonderful Forever Foster parents, Jon and Vanessa, enjoying her golden years by the seaside in West Sussex.

Jon and Vanessa recently got in touch to share a little update on how she’s doing:

“As the weather was nice on Saturday, we took Amber to the New Forest. We had breakfast in Peggy Mays café in Lyndhurst and Amber had a sausage! We had a leisurely wander around the town, then a walk across the heathland to see the ponies grazing. Amber had a short snooze in the warm sunshine and was quite happy and content, which is how she always is.”

It sounds like a dreamy day out, Amber! ✨

A huge thank you to Jon and Vanessa for taking such wonderful care of Amber and giving her a life filled with love and happiness.

We love hearing how our Cinnamon pets are getting on. If you have a sweet story or update to share, we’d be over the moon to hear from you at [email protected] 🧡

This Sunday morning we hear from Lindsay, who has been a volunteer for 17 years! Thanks so much Lindsay! 🫶'I've been a v...
11/10/2026

This Sunday morning we hear from Lindsay, who has been a volunteer for 17 years! Thanks so much Lindsay! 🫶

'I've been a volunteer since 2009. I signed up after seeing a poster in my local vets. I have a house rabbit, 2 guinea pigs and a budgie of my own at home. I've always loved dogs and have taken care of family and friends dogs quite often. I decided I would like to help The Cinnamon Trust by doing some dog walking.

I have walked many dogs over the years and got to know their owners. My current owner is Gwen and her dog is Bella. I have been walking Bella for over 3 years now and Gwen has become a good friend. We share a cuppa cake and a chat after the walk and I have also met a few of Gwen's family. Bella and I have had some wonderful walks visiting the local park and canal. Earlier this year we visited 'Bark in the Park' a charity dog shop and fair. Bella won a bottle of w**e on the tombola for her mum! Lucky Bella.

I look forward to seeing Gwen and Bella every week they certainly brighten my day. Bella howls when she sees me and rushed to the door. She is such a lovely girl and had never caused me an ounce of trouble. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the cinnamon trust and hope to continue for many years to come.'

What a smile, Bella! 🥰 If you have a story or photos to share, please send them to [email protected] 🧡

🦉🐸🐶🐇 Happy World Animal Day! 🐅🐍🦅🐳At The Cinnamon Trust, we love animals in every shape and size! And let’s be honest, li...
04/10/2026

🦉🐸🐶🐇 Happy World Animal Day! 🐅🐍🦅🐳

At The Cinnamon Trust, we love animals in every shape and size! And let’s be honest, life is infinitely better with them in it.

So, to celebrate this very special day, we’ve put together a fun quiz for you to find out what your animal personality is.

Go through each of the pictures, pick the statement that is most true of you (and note the colour), then find out what your answers say about you at the end!

Let us know which animal you got in the comments. ☺️

We have a lovely Sunday snippet this week from Becky, one of our fabulous volunteers who walks not one, not two, but thr...
27/09/2026

We have a lovely Sunday snippet this week from Becky, one of our fabulous volunteers who walks not one, not two, but three dogs for The Cinnamon Trust! Becky shares:

"I started volunteering for The Cinnamon Trust just over a year ago, and what a first year it's been! I now have three regular dogs to walk - Tara, my first Cinnamon Pup, whose favourite things are snacks and swimming; Lottie, a fluffy ball of joy and sass; and new boy Alfie, who greets me with big Staffie kisses before we head off on a weekly adventure.

Getting to know new dogs and their owners is a joy, plus meeting all the regulars in their respective local parks is a brilliant way to get to know different areas and communities, too.

I've also had my first Short Term Foster pup! Big goofball Cody arrived when we were both feeling a bit worse for wear, so the first week was tough for the pair of us, but the team at The Trust were incredibly helpful and supportive. We worked through it, got his health back on track, and built a really lovely bond over the month we spent together. It was incredibly rewarding, and it was so nice to get updated photos once he'd settled in with his Forever Foster family.

Having volunteered for various organisations over the years, I can honestly say The Cinnamon Trust is the most welcoming, supportive community to be a part of. I'd recommend it to anyone!"

What a star you are, Becky! ⭐ Thank you for giving your time and kindness to helping these beautiful pooches and their owners.

You deserve a big round of a-paws! 🐶🐾

Our special edition 2027 Canine Calendars have arrived! 🎉We’re so excited to finally share them with you. After receivin...
25/09/2026

Our special edition 2027 Canine Calendars have arrived! 🎉

We’re so excited to finally share them with you. After receiving so many fantastic entries for our National Dog Day photo competition, we chose 12 of our favourites to feature in this very special calendar, and it’s lovely to see them all together!

It’s packed with gorgeous dogs, all helping to make 2027 a little brighter.

Our calendars are now available to buy from our online shop, with all proceeds helping us support older and terminally ill people and their beloved pets.

We only have a limited number, so if you’d like to get your paws on one, don’t leave it too long!

You can buy yours here: https://cinnamon.org.uk/product/cinnamon-trust-canine-calendar-2027/

And a big thank you once again to everyone who shared their photos with us. 🧡

There’s something very special about an evening at Hillside Farm Sanctuary.As the days begin to get shorter, we’re being...
23/09/2026

There’s something very special about an evening at Hillside Farm Sanctuary.

As the days begin to get shorter, we’re being treated to some beautiful sunsets. And with the dogs out enjoying the last of the light, we can’t think of a better way to end the day. 🌅

Here are a few photos of our lovely lot enjoying the view.

This week’s Sunday Snippet is a particularly special one, shared with us by Sharon, one of our wonderful volunteers who ...
20/09/2026

This week’s Sunday Snippet is a particularly special one, shared with us by Sharon, one of our wonderful volunteers who has been part of The Cinnamon Trust family for more than 25 years.

Sharon has walked many dogs in North Devon over the years, but one has held a particularly special place in her heart...

“I have been volunteering with The Cinnamon Trust for over 25 years and have enjoyed walking many different North Devon dogs in that time.

Walking Daisy has been my longest, and I have been walking her for over 10 years. We enjoy our walks every Sunday morning and she welcomes me with such enthusiasm and love.

Over this time, Daisy’s mum Mary and I have developed a lovely friendship too, and we have a good catch-up each week.

Both Daisy and I have gone a bit greyer over the last few years, although her little grey face shows it more than mine! 🥰

Getting out in the fresh air, whatever the weather, and having the companionship of a dog on a walk is a highlight of my week.”

The photos tell the story beautifully - Daisy a few years ago when she was younger, Sharon and Daisy together, and one of Daisy on her recent walk.

More than 10 years of Sunday morning walks, friendship, fresh air and a few extra grey hairs along the way! A huge thank you to Sharon for giving so many years to supporting dogs and their owners, and for being there when a little extra help is needed.🐶🧡

Volunteer Amy sent us this lovely update about Milo’s first walk - and it sounds like he had a wonderful time! ️Milo was...
17/09/2026

Volunteer Amy sent us this lovely update about Milo’s first walk - and it sounds like he had a wonderful time! ️

Milo was joined by Amy’s foster dog, Blue (the Lurcher), and the two got on so well that they were able to enjoy their walk together. There was lots of excitable sniffing and exploring, along with some very tempting birds and squirrels to annoy… although both pups were safely on their leads!

And a little extra mention for Blue, who is being fostered through Oldies Club and is still looking for her forever home. We’re big fans of the brilliant work they do for older dogs, so do check them out if you’d like to find out more. 🧡

Thank you to Amy for the gorgeous photos and for giving Milo such a lovely first walking adventure.

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