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“It’s so important to give our patients happy experiences, because our job is to create memories and special moments. This happens every time our PAT Team visits." North Devon Hospice

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"The only time I hear Benjen purr is when he's with young people on our PAT visit." Josie, PAT Volunteer

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“Roker is especially beneficial to our residents suffering from dementia as he helps stimulate their memories.” Residential home, Bedfordshire

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Our pets and people enriching lives, one visit at a time.

Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK. We strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal.

Our volunteers and their temperament-assessed pets visit establishments such as care homes, hospitals, hospices, schools and prisons, and bring smiles to many faces. People of all ages get the chance to chat to someone — and stroke a friendly dog or cat.