DOG walking volunteers are being sought in Aberaeron who are able to help a local resident and Pippa, their adorable 12-year-old Jack Russell who would love to go for a good walk.

“If you would like to help we would be delighted to hear from you,” said a spokesperson for The Cinnamon Trust.

“What happens if illness, injury or just the fact that we all get older eventually affects our ability to look after our four legged companions?

"A large number of elderly or ill pet owners become very worried about their ability to care for their pets, feeling that their only option is to rehome them, this is where our national network of dedicated volunteers step in to offer support enabling them to stay together.

“We’ll walk the dog for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food, even clean out the bird cage or litter trays.

“We always need new volunteers so even if you can only spare an hour a week we would love to hear from you.”

The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity whose volunteers help people over retirement age and those in the latter stages of a terminal illness by offering all kinds of pet care.

If you can help, call during office hours 01736 758707 or email [email protected].