We often receive inquiries from, or on behalf of older people moving into sheltered housing or residential care.

We have therefore included details about how to obtain information about sheltered housing schemes, retirement and residential care homes which have pro-pets policies.

ELDERLY ACCOMMODATION COUNSEL
3rd Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7TP. Tel. 020 7820 1343

Can advise on which councils and housing associations accept pets in their retirement housing.

THE CINNAMON TRUST
Foundry House, Foundry Square, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4HH. Tel. 01736 757 900

An animal welfare agency, can advise on care homes which are 'pro-pets'.

PATHWAY
c/o NCDL, 17 Wakely Street, London, EC1V 7RQ. Tel. 0171 837 0006

General information and guidance for housing providers wishing to establish pro-pets policies.

ANCHOR TRUST
Fountain Court, Oxford Spires Business Park, Kidlington, Oxfordshire OX5 1NZ. Tel. 0345 75 85 95

A provider of residential homes for the elderly where pets are welcome. Your local council housing and social services departments may also be able to help.

Before giving up your pet always ask "What are your policies regarding pets ?".