19/04/2026
For the Love of Dogs
There is a wealth of research that suggests dogs can help to combat loneliness, anxiety and other physical and mental well-being issues. Unfortunately, it is not always possible due to emotional or financial commitment to become a dog owner. However, Barking Mad NE Fife & St Andrews has a solution. They are actively looking for ‘Volunteer Dog Sitters’ (Hosts), to care for loving dogs on a short-term basis while their owners are away.
Brad Eggleston of Barking Mad NE Fife & St Andrews, said: “Combating loneliness, anxiety and increasing individual mental health and physical well-being is a big part of what we do. Becoming a Barking Mad host gives dog-loving individuals the opportunity to reap the mental health benefits of spending time with a canine companion, without the financial or emotional commitment of being a dog owner.”
Benefits of becoming a Barking Mad Host:
1.Walking the dogs keeps you active and gets you out meeting other like-minded people.
2.Our hosts are also part of the wider host community and regularly meet up for walks, coffee mornings and picnics in the park.
3.Companionship - dogs give love, company and a sense of purpose.
Further Benefits:
• Dogs are carefully matched to suit your home and lifestyle.
• Everything is arranged for you; Barking Mad even transport the dog to your home.
• All dogs come with all their own food, toys and other belongings.
• Hosts can choose when they are available around their own holidays and commitments.
• Barking Mad cover all expenses and take care of everything such as insurance, meetings and paperwork, along with full local support 24/7.
For more information, please register your interest at www.barkingmad.uk.com (search - become a dog sitter) or email Brad – [email protected]
