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It can be tempting to give your dog or cat some extra treats at Christmas time, here these foods should be off the menu.
Celebrating one of London’s most dog-friendly neighbourhoods and supporting Pets As Therapy
PAT Dog Duke, and his owner Stephen, bring joy to people living with dementia.
We're looking forward to seeing you at Chiswick House Dog Show this Sunday, 22 September.
Will you join us on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire?
PAT Team Sharon and Acer visit the Rainbow Ward at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales.
Come along and meet and greet our PAT Dogs – and PAT Accredited Assessors.
A Gordon Setter called Sharwood has become the first dog in the UK to donate blood 40 times.
Barry Coase from East Sussex was recently honoured at a ceremony at the Palace of Westminster.
Thanks to a generous £19,600 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund.
During this hot weather, remember to look after all your four-legged friends.
We put the 'Spotlight on' some of our amazing volunteers – and say thank you to everyone who gives up their time to help others.
Lynette and Lily have made their mark in the Northamptonshire village of Geddington.
Join us at Dogstival on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June at Burley Park, Burley.
The Pets Foundation is helping to fund our Read2Dogs scheme in the North West.
If you have ever thought of running for charity, this could be your chance.
An event was organised as part of their 2nd-year module, Entrepreneurial Practice.
Pets As Therapy will once again be attending Crufts - Hall 4-160.
Steve Wibberley joins the UK charity as Chief Executive Officer.
the Purina BetterwithPets Prize is now part of the new bold commitment to help 1,000,000 people in vulnerable situations improve their health and wellbeing through the power of the pet human bond by 2030.
Listen to Josette Simon OBE on 31 Dec at 7.54am or 8.25pm and again on 4 Jan at 3.27pm.
A loveable Labradoodle has been visiting Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge and helping a critically ill patient.
5 top tips to keep your pets safe and secure during fireworks.
Let’s Talk Dementia is a one stop event for families to learn more about dementia.
We're thrilled that our PAT Dog Olaf will be part of this year's #CheltLitFest programme
Do you know how to help a dog with heatstroke? Is the advice you follow outdated?
Join us at Festivol on Saturday 2 September
We're attending the award-winning Woofstock – a family-friendly dog festival like no other!
Meet the four PAT Teams who have been recognised for their outstanding volunteering work.
Join us at Dogstival on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June at the Broadlands Estate, Romsey.
On the 7 & 12 April, from 10.30am to 12pm. Register your attendance.
We are looking for volunteers in the Hertfordshire area.
To celebrate 40 years of therapeutic visits, Pets As Therapy shares 40 good reasons to volunteer
UK's largest dog sharing community supporting PAT
Pets As Therapy receives £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to help the charity grow its numbers
Comedian Rob Delaney recalls his son’s love for PAT Dog Lola, owned by volunteer Andy Price
If you know someone aged between five and 16, make sure they enter this great competition - there are fab prizes up for grabs!
We are delighted to be receiving support from Goodwoof during our 40th anniversary year
Have fun while raising money for Pets As Therapy
Two PAT Teams recognised for the amazing work they do
A true demonstration of the impact of Pets As Therapy visits
Kate McMorris is finishing her journey that saw her riding with her horse Marilyn, from John o' Groats to Lands End, believed to be the first time such a journey has been undertaken on horseback by a vet.
With veterinary surgeon Dr Paul Manktelow, we discussed our scheme bringing PAT Teams into prisons in the latest podcast on The Consult Room
Banjo-Oreo, a PAT Dog since October 2016, has an interesting story that eventually led him to become one of the much-loved PAT Dogs who visit schools via our Read2Dogs scheme. This is his story.
University Hospital Southampton made a video honouring the work of Volunteers.
On June 29, Cllr Debbie Morris, Chair or Three Rivers District Council, hosted a Summer Social in aid of our charity.
Funding will help us set up a new regional hub in north-west England.
CEO Clare Davis will speak during the special event in support of PAT
Award winning photographer and dog enthusiast Dylan Collard explores people's relationship with their dogs in a new photographic project called Living With Dogs.
We are returning to Dogstival, and this year is the Jubilee Edition!
Our CEO Clare Davis was interviewed by Anna King on BBC Radio Gloucestershire
In 2021, PAT Dog Gozo the Maltese puppy became the first Pets As Therapy dog to ever receive the accolade for his work with North Devon Hospice.
We will be at ALL DogFest events this year ready to meet new friends and recruit wonderful people and pets to join our cause.
An incredibly successful afternoon for our PAT Teams raising £141.64 at the Eastleigh Spitfires match
The story of vet, Kate McMorris and her beautiful palomino horse, Marilyn, who will be attempting to ride solo this April from John o’Groates to Lands End
We had to say Goodbye to our friends at Orvis UK after 5 years
PAT Volunteer Wendy Jones recounts a beautiful moment with her PAT dog Lacee.
A posse of PAT Dogs visit the University of Surrey.
Do you want to run the Great South Run in Portsmouth and raise funds for PAT? Register your interest today.
Do you want to run the Great North Run – a half marathon from Newcastle to South Shields — and raise funds for PAT? Register your interest today.
Do you want to run the Great Manchester Run 10k and raise funds for PAT? Register your interest today.
The Stroud Times met with our PAT Team in Gloucestershire
Pets As Therapy teams up with a dog-loving football club.
Let's 'March back to volunteering' and put paws back on the floor.
PAT Dog Thea makes new friends in Oxford.
And helps a young student who's anxious around dogs.
Are you a PAT Volunteer who would like to attend Crufts and help us at our stand? Register your interest now.
Volunteering teams receive a very warm welcome.
Bringing smiles to stroke patients in a hospital ICU.
Kimmy and Wilber visit Southampton General Hospital.
The little dog bringing joy to a Wiltshire care home.
Meet the PAT Dog that's cheering up our NHS heroes.
Thelma proves that once a caring dog, always a caring dog.
Clare Balding thanks all PAT Volunteers and Supporters
Love is... precious time spent with a four-legged friend.
A Dorking school chooses to fundraise for Pets As Therapy.
A PAT Dog called Evie spreads some festive cheer.
Quarry Brae Primary School welcomes a special visitor.
PAT Dogs receive treats and toys – it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
...and so has his owner, retired police officer Louise.
Orvis, our corporate sponsor, is raising funds for Pets As Therapy on Saturday 4 December.
PAT Dog Ghillie returns to see old friends after almost two years.
A special PAT Dog is helping to de-stress hospital staff working throughout the pandemic.
Meet the PAT Dog who loves nothing more than being read a good story.
Prime Video launches its first ever Christmas advert for Europe – and donates to Pets As Therapy.
This week's show (21 November) features PAT Volunteers and their dogs at HMP Oakwood in Staffordshire.
Pupils at St Mary's in Chessington love their special visits from a special PAT Dog.
A Dorset-based vet practice is raising funds for Pets As Therapy. Join in the fun!
Congratulations to PAT Dog Scooter, and his owner Kirstie Martin, for winning the Naturo SuperDog Award for Best Carer.
At a hospital in Haywards Heath, a cute little dog has a special mode of transport – a well-protected wheelchair!
Pop along to Dunedin Vets on Sunday 7 November – between 10am and 4pm – for some festive fun.
And he's sure to tug at heartstrings of both residents and staff with that adorable face!
Nothing spooks these two pumpkin pooches who send postcards to friends when they're unable to visit.
It's not just the school children who look forward to our Read2Dogs sessions. Staff enjoy our visits too.
Reggie comes to the rescue at his local 999 call centre.
