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 there is still time [...]
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 [...]
Listen to our very own Jennifer Dubois interviewed by Anne Diamond on her BBC Berkshire Radio Show (around 1:41 minutes into Anne's show): Listen Here (Links to BBC Website) If you have a story you would like shared on our website [...]
We know how so many of our wonderful volunteers have been celebrating volunteers week with special events. We would just like to say a huge thank you from Pets As Therapy and leave you with our Chairs reflections on volunteering: [...]
