What to do?

[Thewheelsonthebus23]

My DH has had two tragic deaths in the family (not Covid related) in the past month. My in laws are going to the funeral as they were close family members.
It’s in another part of the country. They’re opening to do it all in one day, but may have to stay overnight (somewhere, I don’t know where!) and they have a dog who needs regular walks. We all live very rurally.
They’ve asked if my DH will go over and walk the dog while they are at the funeral, as they’ll need to set off early and won’t be back until late. That means letting himself into their house.
I know this probably isn’t allowed, but I feel awful under the circumstances and just want to help them out.

This surely comes under the category of caring for the vulnerable. Presumably the dog will require feeding too? Taking the dog out for a walk is seeing to its toileting need too. I'm certain the RSPCA would consider it essential care.

Of course I'd walk the dog, that's welfare. He can wash his hands, can't he?

Do they have a back gate? Get your dh to wear disposable gloves (you can get some here), go through the back gate and open the back door to let the dog out and back in again