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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
The University of Lincoln are conducting a research study into the benefits that animals, specifically dogs bring to the lives of children. PAT have endorsed this research and we have volunteers taking part in the study. This is a [...]
