Sharing moments of magic

We are a community of pet owners and amazing pets brightening days and bringing joy to people in hospitals, care homes, schools and more.

Volunteer with us

How can we help today?

Volunteer with your pet

Want to share the joy of your dog or cat and spend time with people in your local area?

Request a visit

Want a friendly PAT Team to visit your school, hospital, care home or somewhere else?

Support us

Want to find out more about how you can donate and fundraise for our charity?

What we do

We provide comfort, companionship and joy

Pets are pretty incredible. They give us unconditional love, without judgement or expectation. And they have a knack for knowing how we feel and giving us exactly what we need – even when we don't know it ourselves.

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Moments of magic, multiplied

When we share joy, it doesn't just stay with us – it multiplies. For the volunteers, for the people and places we visit, and for the pets.

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5,757

Amazing volunteers
7,079

Places receiving a regular PAT visit
+272k

People meeting a fab PAT Pet
256

New places every month requesting PAT visits

Volunteering with PAT is a real highlight of my week. And Skye loves being fussed over, too.

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Help us spread a little joy

Help spread a little joy by supporting Pets As Therapy. Your donation helps us share the magic of therapy pet visits, while volunteering, fundraising or partnering with us are other wonderful ways to brighten lives and bring comfort to those who need it most.

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