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Red the Norfolk Terrier, with his borrower Frances

Red and his Borrower Frances

19 January 2026

Why did you join BorrowMyDoggy?

In 2024, I left quite a high-pressure job and took the summer off before deciding what to do next. A friend of mine told me she'd had a great experience with BorrowMyDoggy and encouraged me to join.

How has your BorrowMyDoggy experience changed your life?

The first dog I 'liked' was a six-year-old Norfolk Terrier called Red. His owner Stephen got in touch to suggest a coffee. I warmed to them - both of them - immediately and we arranged for me to take Red out for the afternoon.

How have you benefited from being a BorrowMyDoggy member?

When Stephen came to collect him, we went for a drink which soon led to an invitation to dinner. And here we are 15 months later, a happy little trio!

Let us know if you have anything else you'd like to share about your experience!

Red comes everywhere with us and tries to play us off against each other to get his own way - he has a big personality! He and I particularly enjoy gardening, much to Stephen's dismay. I feel so blessed to have them both in my life.

Red, Frances and Stephen on the Beach

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Sarah Gladstone - Borrower

Sarah Gladstone - Borrower

After losing a relative whose dog we looked after on a regular basis we were missing dog walking and cuddles. A chance comment from a friend led to us signing up to BorrowMyDoggy and we’ve never looked back !

Shirley and Amy

Shirley and Amy

This is the story of Amy, founder of the Marmalade Trust - a charity dedicated to tackling loneliness - and a gorgeous schnoodle named Shirley.

Janet and her Furry Friend

Janet and her Furry Friend

I Love caring for / walking the little Furry friend. The owner gets time off & can go into the office when needed & the little furry friend gets to go on great walks, often :grin:

Mollie and Chloe

Mollie and Chloe

I missed the companionship of animals and wanted my son to experience the joy of looking after and cuddling a dog, but my rental won’t allow pets.