OUR STORY

OUR
FOUNDER

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While volunteering with Marie Curie, our founder, Bronagh O’Neill, a trained nurse, discovered that many of her patients were unable to continue caring for their pets during treatment, or as their health declined. Many were also worried about what would happen to their pet if, or after, they passed away. Bronagh found this caused an immense amount of guilt, distress and worry for them - at a time when they were already so vulnerable.

A person sitting on a wooden deck next to a light-colored dog. The person is smiling, wearing a gray hoodie, and sitting cross-legged. The dog is standing with a red collar on. A tag labeled "Rosie's Trust" is in the top right corner, and text below reads "Bronagh and her best friend Rosie."

They were afraid they would have to give up their best friend, and so many refused to have medical treatment rather than be apart from their pets.

Rosie’s Trust was established in 2015
to prevent this from happening.

An elderly man sitting on a brown leather couch, smiling and holding a black and white cat while a black dog lies next to him, inside a living room with a window and decorative ornaments.
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Illustration of an elderly person with a cane looking at a cat sitting on the ground.

WE ARE THE ONLY CHARITY IN NORTHERN IRELAND THAT CARES FOR BOTH PEOPLE AND THEIR PETS

Our network of 200+ highly trained volunteers help with the practical elements of looking after pets, so their owners can focus on looking after themselves with the peace of mind that their pet is healthy, happy and by their side when they need them most. In the case of hospitalisation or end-of-life care, our dedicated short-term and long-term fostering service is there to ensure their best friend will always be well looked after.

Through this, we are helping to preserve the special bond between people and their pets through difficult times, preventing unnecessary hardship and suffering.

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MEET OUR STAFF

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    DR. CATRIONA MAC ARTHUR & HOKIN

    CEO

  • A woman smiling and holding two dogs, one brown and one gray, in front of green foliage.

    JAYNE MCSTAY, MARGO & ETHEL

    OPERATIONS MANAGER

  • Woman with long brown hair smiling and a dog with brown fur licking her face, wearing a blue protective collar, outdoors on a sunny day.

    LAURA QUINN & WALT

    DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

  • Woman sitting next to a Golden Retriever under a tent, with pillows and snacks visible in the background.

    AISLING FITZMAURICE & MILO

    DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

  • A person sitting between two dogs. The person is wearing a green sweater, and the dogs have pink bandanas. One of the dogs is black and white with pointy ears, and the other is mostly black with a white patch.

    MOLLY FINLAY, AGGIE & MAVIS

    VOLUNTEER SUPPORT OFFICER

  • Woman holding a fluffy puppy in front of green leaves.

    GRÁINNE EVANS & MOLLIE

    FINANCE MANAGER

  • Person smiling and holding a white cat indoors next to a potted plant.

    ROBYN MCMURRAY & BETTY

    COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING LEAD

  • Woman sitting between a Dalmatian and a black dog, wearing a T-shirt with "Rosie's Trust" logo, indoors.

    NUALA MULDOON, BARNEY & MAX

    FUNDRAISING AND ENGAGEMENT LEAD

MEET OUR TRUSTEES

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    AILEEN MARTIN & TED

    CHAIR OF ROSIE’S TRUST

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    JOSEPHINE MALLON & SPRINGSTEEN

    TRUSTEE

  • TIM LEONARD & PIP

    TIM LEONARD & PIP

    TRUSTEE

  • A woman with blonde hair sitting in a cafe, holding a small brown and white dog. The woman is wearing a floral green blouse. The background features a rustic brick wall.

    JOYCE SAVAGE & BERRY

    TRUSTEE

  • Person smiling and hugging a brown fluffy dog outdoors.

    KAREN STEELE & RUBY

    TRUSTEE

  • A woman standing beside a wooden bench with two black and tan dogs sitting beside her, in a grassy outdoor setting.

    CLARE JESS, HUDSON & FERN

    TRUSTEE

  • A woman in a purple jacket standing behind a dog wearing an orange harness on a wooden stile, with a mountainous landscape in the background.

    GAYLE LAVERY & HARRIET SKYE

    TRUSTEE

MEET OUR CELEBRITY AMBASSADORS

  • LISA MCGEE

    LISA MCGEE

    WRITER AND PRODUCER

  • IBE SESAY

    IBE SESAY

    Q RADIO PRESENTER