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Pets for Life campaign
We're working hard to ensure that UK housing providers implement responsible pet policies that enable older people to make an informed choice about their future, and that of their pets.
Press release archive
Symposium champions rights of pet owners in residential care
3 November 2009
A flagship conference takes place next week (Tuesday 3 November) to turn the spotlight on the plight suffered by many older people in Britain who are forced to give up beloved pets when they move into residential care or sheltered housing.
Charity calls for responsible pet policies for older people in residential care
2 October 2009
To mark the International Day of Older Persons and the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, SCAS is calling for responsible pet policies to be considered throughout the UK’s residential and sheltered housing facilities.
MPs champion pet owners in residential care
6 July 2009
Nick Palmer MP will present a ten minute rule bill to the House of Commons on Wednesday 8 July on ‘pets as companions for older people in nursing/care homes and sheltered accommodation’.