Widowed pensioner reaches out to neighbors for dog walking companionship in south Manchester

manchestereveningnews.co.uk February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

A 75-year-old widowed pensioner in south Manchester wrote a letter to his neighbors, seeking companionship with their dogs. He recently moved to Acres Road and misses having pets after previously caring for rescue dogs with his late wife. In the letter, he explained that he cannot have pets in his rental home. He invited neighbors with dogs to contact him for walks, providing his mobile number and apologizing for the unsolicited note. The letter was shared on social media, receiving positive responses from the community. Many neighbors expressed willingness to connect and walk their dogs with him.


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