Solving social isolation, one dog walk at a time
We are a south London-based befriending charity with a difference, pairing up dog owners with older people to connect over regular walks, increasing both general wellbeing and physical activity
Human connection via canine companionship
Watch our befriending service in action in this short film introducing CareDogs and our mission to end social isolation among older people – and build community ties.
Our services
Whether you’re an older person who would benefit from regular walks with a befriending volunteer and their dog, or a local community organisation looking for a way to improve your members mental and physical wellbeing – we’ve got something for you:
Partner Group Walks
We organise group dog walks with other charities and community organisations to reach even more people.
1:1 Dog Walks
We offer a one-to-one befriending service that encourages older people to regularly get out with a friendly volunteer and their dog.
Community Events
All of our volunteers and clients get invited to our local events including seasonal dog walks, complete with tea and cake!
Challenges we seek to solve
Over
500,000
Older people go a week without seeing or speaking to anyone at all.
42%
Of over-55s are inactive due to social isolation or a lack of opportunity.
By
2026
The number of over-50s experiencing loneliness is set to reach 2 million.
How you can support us
Volunteer with your dog
This is the perfect opportunity to do good with your dog if you and your furry friend like meeting new people and want to make a real difference during your every day walks.
Contribute what you can
As a small, volunteer-led charity, any donation helps us reach more people and do more good, as well as local community fundraising events led by people like you.
Get in touch
Want to get involved but not sure how? Reach out to us and let us know about some of your experience, skills or interests. We’d love to hear from you and appreciate your time and talents!