My Pet As Therapy

Jen Jen

Jen Jen means the world to me and has mad so many people happy encluding nurses on the ward when I was an in patient at Exeter and the other patients on the ward. Jen has learned how to stop me getting anxious when out and about and she's a rescue dog. I ahve had Jen 7 years and I never engage with people now I can't go anywhere without talking to people as they ask me about Jen she from the dogs trust ilfracombe.i also was a care assistant but had to give up due to health and she has helped me

Mum, Dad and Paul

Having Chloe, our rescue dog, has been life transforming for the whole family but particularly my daughter Olivia who has autism. Olivia struggled at school, her anxiety was sky high, and even simple things threw here into chaos. We took her out of school at secondary because it was far too much. Then we bought Chloe and everything changed! The connection between them was breath-taking and, with time, Olivia was able to attend school again. Chloe slept with her and was always there for her.

Maisie Mitson

Auntie Maisie, I wish you could have known May you would have adored her! 💖🐾

My Mom

My lovely dog Millie, so gentle and loving, all the therapy we need.

Mum

We rehomed Monty when he was one and since then our lives have been transformed. I have lived with depression for over 30 years and Monty helps keep me well by getting me out walking in nature, in addition to the cuddles and unconditional love. We lost my Dad to cancer in 2018, and then my beautiful, healthy Mum died suddenly and traumatically in January this year. I wouldn’t have got through the past 6 months without the love of Monty.

Everyone who has enjoyed Archie visiting for last 8 years

We are soon to start visiting again after a long two years away. Archie hasn’t lost his touch though as supported me in the last year through all my cancer treatments. Raring to go again though 💗 This special photo, with my other dog Eric too, was taken by dog photographer Rhian White as a treat before I lost my hair

Dennis and Sheila Collins

We got Leo, our rescue dog from Spain, as a comfort for my dad. Both my parents moved in with us when their dementia got so bad that they could not live alone. Leo gave love to all of us, but was a special source of pleasure for my dad. My parents passed away. We are now hosting a mother and daughter from Ukraine, who had been sheltering in a basement for weeks. Leo is like a furry therapist to our 8 year old guest, always ready to play or just cuddle - whatever she wants. She adores him 😀

Willow

Lovely Willow has been helping my 2 autistic daughters for over a year now. She can calm them down and distract them from any anxiety they may have. Willow has also been making people happy in her care home and school visits. What a beautiful, calm, lovely dog.

Bonnie

Always in my heart

Grampy and Gozo

Milo, who got me through some tough times, a beautiful boy.

Grampy and Gozo

Our rescue cat Sookie makes us smile every day X

Comet

He’s our first ever dog and what a joy he’s been! I never, ever understood until that very first day exactly how much happiness a dog can bring. He’s been a blessing to us all!!

Mr. Trot (aka Otto)

I rescued Otto two years ago and we’ve been each other’s crutch ever since! Not often found apart ♥️

Grampy and Gozo

sending love always

My Dad, Arthur Jackson

Meet my two rescue dogs who I hope will be able to become PAT dogs. My beloved Buddy died in January and I knew I needed more furry love, Missy and Freddie needed a loving home so I adopted them. Dad didn't get to meet these two but saw what joy Buddy brought to my life. I'm sure Dad would be comforted to know they bring joy to not just my life but Mums too.

Ziggy

Ziggy is my first dog as an adult. He is the first consistent being in my life with his love, patience and unfaltering loyalty for me. He brings brief moments of joy to people we pass on the street, and regular presence to refugee and migrant children at a school we visit as a PAT duo every week.

Anyone with mental health issues

Jacko's smiles always brings smiles to people he visits

Wigan hospice

Thank for helping my sister when she at the end of life .an for letting me stay with her then she was not on her own

Carole

I love dogs, and know the peace and comfort they can bring ☺️ My sister Carole who had a little Yorkshire terrier called Tinker ❤️

Bernard Palphreyman my late father

My dog Stanley is my therapy dog and named after my dads favourite park in blackpool called Stanley park.

Summer

Summer was my first dog as an adult and she has helped me navigate some very tough times with my own mental health, as well as my emotions when losing loved ones. I cannot imagine life without her. She's a constant source of calm and love when things are hard.

Shaun Myatt

Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Missed greatly, but never forgotten.

leukaemia care

This little one makes me smile every day

Patricia Leyshon

Never forgotten 💗

Ellie

Love you magic Ellie!

Anyone Suffering

My dog is my therapy. Mental health must be looked after

All Friends and family lost to cancer

Dogs expand your life beyond all expectations. They enhance your life for the better. Believe - Stay Strong - Take Care all

Bruce

Stay strong!!

Lacee

I feel so lucky and proud to own my second PAT dog, Lacee. On our visits she seems to know what is needed and I’m really pleased when people say ‘She made my day’ because she makes mine everyday.

Basil

Basil is the reason I get up and walk every day. His love is shared between family and friends as well as the children he visits as a Therapy dog.

Ziggy

Our bundle of joy , makes us smile every day x

Etta

Etta is a Pets As Therapy pet along with Gozo x

My son Harry

We love sharing cuddles and getting fusses at out PAT visits and we're grateful for all the stories and memories people share with us about their dogs x

Maggie

I got Maggie one month prior to my daughter being diagnosed with Leukemia. It’s been a rough 16 months but Maggie gave me a reason to have to leave the house and get dressed everyday. My daughter wishes she could have had that comfort.

Biscuit

Just two blondes napping on the same pillow 🥰

Pete

When I was grieving, my dog Frank gave me a reason to get up and out every day. Forever grateful for her.

Morgan and Jamie

My two lovely pointers!

Louis

I took a leap of faith on our 'last weekend of freedom' in 2020 to get a puppy.. little did I know you'd become my life line living & working alone at home 2+years, every single day sitting beside me on the laptop pretending to be interested haha.. thank you for being my absolute angel boy ♡♡

Ellie

Ellie the rescue greyhound, who is so sweet and gentle on all her PAT visits. She brightens peoples day at school, hospital and the Dementia friends group ❤️

Kip

Kip makes me laugh and smile every single day - there is never a dull day with him around!

Ice

Ice is such a sassy, happy clown and he just makes my day, every day.

Patatje and Lobke

Patatje and Lobke have the ability to drag a smile out of me even during those days when I feel nothing could ever make me smile at all!

Sweep

Forever missed, our beautiful Sweep... the best therapy we could ever have hoped for. Always there to listen, trot alongside me on a stomp through the fields or snuggle up with on a cold day

Gozo

Gozo my therapeutic and faithful shadow!

Patch

Patch always by my side when I need you xx

Minnie

My lovely fluffy girl, always there for cuddles when I need her.

Jessie

My number one fur-baby, you're always there to rest your head on my knees and snuggle up when I'm feeling sad or lonely, I love you!