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Closer to the people







           The  Red  Cross  in  Spain  (La  Cruz  Roja   •   The provision of an emergency (SOS) call   For  more  information  about  the  services
           Española)  helps  people  in  need  and  the   system via a landline or a mobile phone   available  or  about  becoming  a  volunteer
           work  is  carried  out  by  volunteers,  which   App and a Red Cross Call Centre.   please  email  Richard  on:-  29094social@
           now include English speakers.                                              cruzroja.es or call 952 50 03 21
                                                •   The  loan  of  mobility  equipment  such
           Services available for foreign          as  wheelchairs,  walking  sticks  and
           residents include:                      crutches.
           •   Supplying  basic  necessities  such  as
             food, clothing and shoes to people in an   •   Activities  for  older  people  including
             extremely vulnerable situation.       informative  talks,  memory  stimulation,
                                                   discussions and cultural events.

                                                •   Providing  transport  and  accompanying
                                                   people  to  appointments  e.g.  a  medical
                                                   centre or hospital.

                                                •   Supporting  people  in  hospital  who  are
                                                   alone  or  without  close  friends  or  family
                                                   or the spouse/partner of someone who
                                                   is in hospital.
                                                •   Visiting  people  in  their  own  home  who
                                                   live  alone  or  are  unable  to  socialise  or
                                                   e.g.  accompanying  them  for  a  walk  to
                                                   the local shops/café



























          Paws for thought, if you want a Boarding Kennel & Cattery with....


                 Owners living on site                                Countryside walks for dogs

                 Years of experience caring for animals               Pet collection service

                   Purpose-built, climate-controlled accommodation    Special rates for multiple occupancy or long-term stays
                 for cats & dogs
                                                Contact Claire & Simon Spettigue

                               Mob: (+34) 639 469 701 or 626 797 886 | Comares, Málaga 29195
                             www.coolcats-happyhounds.com



                                                 Cool for Cats and Happy Hounds
                                               Mon-Fri: 9-5 pm, Sat: 10-4 pm, Sun: Closed


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