When I lost my Mum suddenly back in 2019, as I drove home from the hospital, what I needed the most was my dog! After leaving the intensive care ward, I rushed home to be with Milo, my golden retriever, who knew that something wasn’t right. He immediately made me feel better! Everyone that has experienced loss, trauma or anxiety should be able to have access to a Therapy dog. Milo has since trained as a Therapy dog and spent time in schools and care homes, making people smile. 

Pets As Therapy is a national charity founded in 1983 by Lesley Scott-Ordish. Now like then, Pets As Therapy helps those in our communities most in need of animal companion therapy. Visiting volunteer teams and their behaviourally assessed PAT Dogs or Cats share the love of their own animal with people in hospitals, care homes, schools, prisons, day care centres and so many more establishments. The clients they visit benefit from the wonderful effect a companion animal brings, namely non-judgemental listening, tactile comfort & affection.