Pets As Therapy

Pets As Therapy is the UK charity providing therapeutic pet visits to care homes, hospitals, schools & more #PetsAsTherapy [email protected]

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Poppy has been spreading joy in the busy A&R department at Southend University Hospital 🥰

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Are they cute, fluffy & loyal or mischievous, goofy & affectionate? Tell us what 3 words you'd use to describe your pet...

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It was Buddy's last day at Royal Marsden Hospital before he moves out of London.

The staff and patients were all sad to say goodbye but grateful for the cuddles and comfort he's brought 💛

Swipe to see how Buddy feels about leaving... 😆

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Well done to Martyn for passing his induction at Glam Clwyd Hospital. He can't wait to start visiting the patients on ward 9 🐾 Has your PAT dog got a new placement recently? 🐶

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The team had a brilliant weekend at Suffolk Dog Day 🐶 A big thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat (and of course a doggy cuddle or two). It was wonderful to connect with so many of you, share more about the work we do, and meet some very waggy new friends 🐾

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Meet Wilbur who has just qualified as a Pets As Therapy dog! He adores cuddles, soft toys, and the occasional doggy ice cream🍦

Soon, Wilbur will be bringing joy and comfort to care homes around Bristol. We can’t wait to see the smiles he creates 🐾

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Check out PAT dog, Teddy, who is raising money for Pets As Therapy with his very own movie themed calendar 🤩 Can you guess the movies?

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How beautiful are these pictures taken at Portobello Place Care Home of their regular Pets As Therapy visitor, Dougie 😍

📷Images by Natasha Durlacher

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The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children had its first Pets As Therapy visit🐶

Border Collie, Skye has started visiting every Thursday, and some of the young patients, including five-year-old Grace Magowan, have already developed a bond with him 💛

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PAT dog, Rosie, is always spreading smiles at Field Lodge Care Home 😍 This is what we love to see!

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This #InternationalFriendshipDay, we’re celebrating the incredible bonds between our PAT dogs and the people they visit. Whether it’s a child learning to read or a patient in hospital, our volunteers and their four-legged companions bring friendship where it’s needed most💛

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Shhh...therapeutic pet visit in progress. Do not disturb 💛🐾

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A big thank you to Mid Kent College for your support! Every penny counts when it comes to helping our therapy pets spread happiness 🐾

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It was smiles all round at Mary's first Pets As Therapy visit 😁🐶 They already can't wait to return next week!

Got a pet who loves people? Sign up to become a volunteer - https://t.co/41BA79upaD

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Who else has got that Friday feeling like PAT dogs, Toffee and Dixie? 🍷😄 #WellDeservedRest

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Happy Hump Day from PAT dog, Harry! Where are you all visiting this week? 🐾

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A heartfelt thank you to the amazing students at RGS Worcester for raising an incredible £400 for Pets As Therapy through their charity bake sale! Their weekly visits from PAT dog Jasmine have become a cherished highlight for both students and staff 💛

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PAT volunteer Jill and her dog Barney made the news! Well done to all the amazing volunteers spreading joy at Lister Hospital in Stevenage 🐾

Where do you visit with your pet?

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Happy Pride Month from the Pets As Therapy team 🏳️‍🌈❤️

Whether it's a gentle paw, a wagging tail, or a comforting purr, our therapy pets remind us that everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and loved — just as they are.