We'll be making more PAT visits in Northern Ireland

We’ll be making more PAT visits in Northern Ireland

We are delighted to announce that Pets As Therapy has received one of 115 grants from The National Lottery Community Fund. A generous £19,600 has been given to us so we can make more PAT visits in Northern Ireland and meet people of all ages in care homes, hospices, hospitals and schools.

“This funding will allow us to recruit more volunteers, coordinators and pet assessors to expand our service to over 100 locations across Northern Ireland,” says Matthew Robinson, Head of Income Generation & Marketing. “We currently have several volunteers there, but we can now recruit more to make regular visits to vulnerable people in local communities.

“Some of the people we visit in care settings may not have any other visitors so these special visits from friendly pets is often the highlight of their week.”

Kate Beggs, Northern Ireland Director of The National Lottery Community Fund, adds: “I’m looking forward to seeing the difference all our grants make across Northern Ireland. From improving digital skills for young people, to people sharing resources and equipment to reduce waste, these charities, community organisations and voluntary groups are doing vital work every day to support people in their community.

“As we approach the 30th birthday of The National Lottery later this year, celebrating these new awards is a great way to thank National Lottery players who raise this money, which is going back into communities, to strengthen them, and improve lives.”

Do you live in Northern Ireland and own a dog or cat? Would you like to share your amazing pet with others? We are always looking for new volunteers.

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