PAT Stories

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, we're sharing volunteer stories that showcase the amazing work of our PAT Teams. 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.

6 September 2023

Roger Hammett & Kimmy

Roger and Kimmy visit University Hospital Southampton and also two secure mental health units for adult offenders.

9 August 2023

Maggie Fogarty & Bonnie

Maggie and nine-year-old Bonnie visit a care home in a scenic spot in Cornwall – and everyone loves the special Cockapoo.

18 July 2023

Rachel Williamson & Mona

A PAT Volunteer from Rothwell and her affectionate Staffordshire Bull terrier are regular visitors to a local primary school.

7 June 2023

Hannah Colbourn & Olive & Benji

A PAT Volunteer, who has owned four PAT Dogs, Hannah shares her story and pays tribute to Todd.

2 May 2023

Nick Belson & Ghillie

Nick and his dog Ghillie spread cheer among care home residents, who treasure their regular visits.

4 April 2023

Martin Rodker & Winnie

Martin and Winnie visit a residential care home near Luton, where one lady has written a poem about the special PAT Dog.

29 March 2023

Libby Bowles & Pip

Libby and her PAT Dog Pip enjoy making friends at school – when Pip isn't off having adventures and appearing on TV!

8 March 2023

Julia Saunders & Chilli, Bean & Ronnie

Julia takes one dog to a school, the other to a care home, and a third has passed its assessment.

21 February 2023

Keith Poultney & Bella

Keith and his black Labrador Bella are bringing joy to Ukrainian families who are currently living in the UK.

8 February 2023

Andy Price & Lola

Andy and his PAT Dog Lola are regular visitors to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, cheering up patients on the wards.

29 January 2023

Rachael Sones & Arlo

Rachael is an Assistant Voluntary Area Co-ordinator. Along with her dog Arlo, they make weekly visits to a school in Hampshire.

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