Every day our friendly PAT Pets, along with their owners, bring joy to so many people – residents in care homes, children at schools, patients in hospitals, inmates at prisons, the list goes on.
Here are just a few PAT Stories that highlight the impact of our visits. If you would like to tell your story, please email marketing@petsastherapy.org.
"Teachers are amazed at the differences they witness in children's behaviour, mannerisms and willingness to read." Rachael, PAT Volunteer
Residents at a Glasgow care home have fallen in love with a friendly Golden Retriever, a recently recruited PAT Dog.
PAT Dog Brodie is a much-loved visitor at Rathmore Primary School in Bangor, where he helps young pupils to read.
A little cockerpoo is a big hit with patients and staff at a hospital in West Sussex, and she has lots of fans at a nearby hospice too.
Residents at a South East London care home have fallen in love with a gentle cocker spaniel, who visits with her owner Tim.
PAT Dog Reika has young fans at three schools in the Scottish Highlands and is helping them to forget their worries.
Isabel's PAT Cat loves meeting patients and health professionals at a London hospital.
PAT Dog Ness, a retired racing greyhound, works her animal magic on residents at a care home in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
Jimmy the greyhound is not the only PAT Dog at HMP YOI Parc – Gus and Doug spend time with prisoners too.
PAT Cat Benjen, a Maine Coon, is a big hit with the young people he meets at two CAMHS units in Northampton
Pupils at a Kidderminster primary school love their visits from Boo — and Sue says volunteering helps her deal with dementia too.
Roger and Kimmy visit University Hospital Southampton and also two secure mental health units for adult offenders.
Maggie and nine-year-old Bonnie visit a care home in a scenic spot in Cornwall – and everyone loves the special Cockapoo.
A PAT Volunteer from Rothwell and her affectionate Staffordshire Bull terrier are regular visitors to a local primary school.
A PAT Volunteer, who has owned four PAT Dogs, Hannah shares her story and pays tribute to Todd.
Nick and his dog Ghillie spread cheer among care home residents, who treasure their regular visits.
Martin and Winnie visit a residential care home near Luton, where one lady has written a poem about the special PAT Dog.
Libby and her PAT Dog Pip enjoy making friends at school – when Pip isn't off having adventures and appearing on TV!
Julia takes one dog to a school, the other to a care home, and a third has passed its assessment.
Keith and his black Labrador Bella are bringing joy to Ukrainian families who are currently living in the UK.
Andy and his PAT Dog Lola are regular visitors to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, cheering up patients on the wards.
Rachael is an Assistant Voluntary Area Co-ordinator. Along with her dog Arlo, they make weekly visits to a school in Hampshire.
Whether you are a potential volunteer, a corporate sponsor or you’d like to take part in an event and raise money for Pets As Therapy, get in touch.
