Raising funds for Wag provides friends with two and with four legs for older, vulnerable dog lovers right across our region.Loneliness and social isolation are chronic problems in the elderly not only in the North East but globally.  An estimated 50,000 pensioners in the region are chronically lonely and are 50% more likely to die prematurely than people with good social networks. This means loneliness is as big a mortality risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.Many are dog lovers and when they ask for a furry friend from Wag & Company, they get the bonus of a very nice two legged one at the same time. I've decided to run for Wag & Company because I myself experienced loneliness in the last few months in my life. I am a living example that my two dogs have tremendously helped me thought this difficult period. Please help me raise some money for this wonderful cause. Thank You. 

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Ania, Mr Blaze and Baby Tarn