Pets As Therapy on BBC Sunday Morning Live!
We were on BBC Sunday Morning Live! It was a wonderful opportunity to show how our PAT pets support those in need, with a Read2Dogs demo and an interview with our ambassador James Middleton.
Why I became a Pets As Therapy volunteer
Ann Wilson dedicated her career to teaching Primary School students, with a focus on reading and literacy skills. When she retired in 2017 she became a Pets As Therapy volunteer, alongside her 12 year old golden labrador, Bella. We spoke [...]
Announcement concerning the passing of our friend and colleague: Dinah Baynton-Dibley.
We are very sad to announce that Dinah Baynton-Dibley, who worked at Pets As Therapy as Placement Officer, died on 1 November 2018. Dinah loved dogs and was passionate about her work at Pets As Therapy, and over the years [...]
Anne and Gill complete the Blenheim Triathlon for Pets as Therapy!
Last weekend Anne and her friend Gill took on a tough challenge and completed the Blenheim Triathlon to raise money for Pets as Therapy. For every £75 raised a Read2Dog is produced. This was a fantastic achievement, and helps us to continue [...]
Doug The Pug – A Working Dog’s Tale by Cate Archer
Doug the Pug is a wonderfully sweet natured little dog. As a Therapy Dog, he enjoys each and every one of his working days generously sharing warmth and kindness with all those who need a little tender loving care [...]
Prince charmed by Little Dorrit, the tiny dog that helps people with dementia
The Prince of Wales was charmed by a tiny dog that helps people with dementia when he visited a hospital to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the British Geriatrics Society. The Prince of Wales was charmed by a tiny [...]
Sausage is named HiLife PAT Dog of the Year at Crufts
A lovable Staffordshire Bull Terrier from Jersey proved he was a ‘hot dog’ at Crufts when he was crowned winner of HiLife PAT Dog of the Year. Sausage and his proud owner Angie Seedhouse, who are both volunteers with the charity [...]
Pet and Patient – OT Magazine Article
OT Magazine (Occupational Therapy) published a great article about volunteers Pam and David Coombs with their three dogs and one cat. Read the article here on pages 64-65: https://issuu.com/2apublishing/docs/ot_jan_feb_17-issuu If you have a story you would like shared on our website or on [...]
Bilbo Baggins – PAT Dog of the Year 2016
Bilbo Baggins is a 7-year-old black Cockapoo who has been visiting a Children’s Respite Home and a Care Home for 5 ½ years Following his nomination by Cherry Trees Respite Home for Children with Disabilities, I was thrilled to [...]
Romeo is a Super-Staffie
From donating blood and visiting hospital wards to taking part in charity runs - ‘super-staffie’ Romeo’s amazing array of activities made him the top choice to win a Blue Cross Medal recently. Five-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross Romeo impressed the [...]