Pets As Therapy

Pets As Therapy Find out more, including how to become a volunteer at:
www.petsastherapy.org

Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and wellbeing of thousands of people in communities across the UK. Our volunteers and their temperament-assessed pets visit establishments such as care homes, hospitals, hospices, schools and prisons, and bring smiles to many faces. People of all ages get the chance to chat to someone — and stroke and cuddle a friendly dog or cat.

Our CEO, Steven, took a trip to Exeter College where he personally thanked the staff and students for raising over £4,00...
02/04/2025

Our CEO, Steven, took a trip to Exeter College where he personally thanked the staff and students for raising over £4,000 for Pets As Therapy! We are very grateful to them and to our wonderful volunteers 💛

01/04/2025

Amazing Pets as Therapy dog, Sharwood is number 1 on this week's We Rate Dogs round-up! 💛

It's smiles all around from our adorable PAT pups 🐶 What are you and your furry friend up to today?Comment your photos t...
31/03/2025

It's smiles all around from our adorable PAT pups 🐶 What are you and your furry friend up to today?

Comment your photos to feature on our page!

Meet Hector, woodland explorer and cuddle enthusiast! 🌳🐾Hector recently passed his assessment and has now officially reg...
29/03/2025

Meet Hector, woodland explorer and cuddle enthusiast! 🌳🐾Hector recently passed his assessment and has now officially registered as a PAT therapy dog 🐶 He’s just about to head out for his very first visit and he couldn’t be more excited to share his love and gentle nature with everyone he meets! ✨

Did someone say walkies? You bet we did!Join Walk this May, our pawsome walking challenge to raise funds for Pets As The...
28/03/2025

Did someone say walkies? You bet we did!

Join Walk this May, our pawsome walking challenge to raise funds for Pets As Therapy! We’re asking you to walk 100km in May - or set your own tail-wagging goal.

It’s a virtual challenge, so you pick the place and the pace! We’ve partnered with Enthuse to make signing up a walk in the park. Just answer a few quick questions, and your fundraising page will be ready to go.

Ready to get those paws moving? Sign up today >> https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/WalkThisMay2025

Meet Roscoe, Our new PAT superstar! 🐾Roscoe is a lovable 7-year-old French Bulldog from Suffolk, who’s bringing smiles a...
26/03/2025

Meet Roscoe, Our new PAT superstar! 🐾

Roscoe is a lovable 7-year-old French Bulldog from Suffolk, who’s bringing smiles and snuggles as a new Pets As Therapy volunteer! 💛

Roscoe has been with his owner, Sue, since he was just 8 weeks old, and they’ve been on an incredible journey together - from puppy training to agility, overcoming a slipped disc, and even becoming a Hoopers Champion! 🏆

Now, Roscoe is spreading joy at Ipswich Hospital, with Sue saying “It is the most rewarding thing I have ever done and it’s all because I get to see Roscoe bringing so much love & happiness” 🏥🐶

Join us in welcoming Roscoe to the PAT family! Are you also a new volunteer? Drop us a message we’d love to introduce you on our page.

Tongues out if you're on a Pets As Therapy visit today 🐶 Tag us in your pictures!
24/03/2025

Tongues out if you're on a Pets As Therapy visit today 🐶 Tag us in your pictures!

PAT volunteer Ashleigh and her wonderful dog Niko received this heart-warming photo from one of the residents they visit...
20/03/2025

PAT volunteer Ashleigh and her wonderful dog Niko received this heart-warming photo from one of the residents they visit. She’s framed a picture of them together and keeps it right by her bedside - how special is that? 🥹✨

This truly captures the incredible joy and companionship that PAT pets bring to those they spend time with. Moments like these are what it’s all about!

We want to say a huge thank you to PAT Volunteer, Jan & her dog Elsa for raising close to £700 for Pets As Therapy! 🤩 Sh...
18/03/2025

We want to say a huge thank you to PAT Volunteer, Jan & her dog Elsa for raising close to £700 for Pets As Therapy! 🤩 She set up her own fundraising page and gave people who donated the opportunity to guess Elsa's weight (spoiler alert, it's a lot 😄). Here she is with the proud winner!

Jan was also featured on Radio 2 this morning discussing the amazing work she does as a PAT volunteer with host, Scott Mills. Did anyone catch it?

These lovely blue skies have got us thinking about summer events! Did you know we do one off events? If you think your e...
15/03/2025

These lovely blue skies have got us thinking about summer events! Did you know we do one off events? If you think your event would benefit from some of our brilliant Pets As Therapy teams attending, get in touch today!

Say hello to our new charity partner, FLANCI. They are all about self-expression and high-performance activewear that fe...
13/03/2025

Say hello to our new charity partner, FLANCI. They are all about self-expression and high-performance activewear that feels as good as it looks. Their bold patterns ensure you’ll never blend into the background, because life’s too short for boring dog walking gear!

They also believe in giving back, which is why they’re donating 10% of all sales from their Rainbow Paw design to Pets As Therapy.

So go ahead, embrace the colour, unleash your fabulous side, and make every dog walk a little more FLANCI! 🌈🐾

We've loved seeing all your amazing outfits for this year's World Book Day! 😍Check out Barney, Fenton, Ethel and King Te...
12/03/2025

We've loved seeing all your amazing outfits for this year's World Book Day! 😍

Check out Barney, Fenton, Ethel and King Teddington 🐾

While Emily and Tilly didn't take home the award this time, their incredible work with Pets As Therapy continues to make...
11/03/2025

While Emily and Tilly didn't take home the award this time, their incredible work with Pets As Therapy continues to make a profound impact. Tilly's healing presence and the bond they share is truly inspiring to everyone who meets them 🐾

We're so proud of all our volunteers and their pets that bring joy to people every day 💛

Thank you to everyone that is tagging us in their pictures from Crufts this weekend. It is amazing to see all the exciti...
11/03/2025

Thank you to everyone that is tagging us in their pictures from Crufts this weekend. It is amazing to see all the exciting things you got up to! Every tag, comment, and post helps us raise awareness of our charity and we couldn't do it without you 💛

10/03/2025

If you've visited the Cathedral this morning you may have spotted Liberty with her owner Anne walking about. Liberty is a Pets As Therapy dog, here to provide that unique sense of comfort only an animal can give.

Pets As Therapy (PAT) is a national charity that enhances the health and well-being of thousands of people in communities across the UK. They strive to ensure that everyone, no matter their circumstances, has access to the companionship of an animal.

Liberty and Anne will be visiting the Cathedral every first Friday of the month from 11am to 1pm. Feel free to stop and say hi the next time you see them 🐾

That's a wrap on Crufts 2025! 🐾✨Thank you to all the volunteers, dogs, and everyone who stopped by to support us and lea...
10/03/2025

That's a wrap on Crufts 2025! 🐾✨

Thank you to all the volunteers, dogs, and everyone who stopped by to support us and learn more about the life-changing work we do together.

An amazing first day at Crufts 👏🐶Thank you so much to our incredible volunteers and all the lovely people who visited ou...
06/03/2025

An amazing first day at Crufts 👏🐶

Thank you so much to our incredible volunteers and all the lovely people who visited our stand 💛 Roll on day 2!

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Hampden House, Monument Business Park, Warpsgrove Lane
Chalgrove
OX447RW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm

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That's a wrap on Crufts 2025! To close the show our CEO, Steven, caught up with Cre8 Media to share our mission 🐶 Thank you to all the volunteers, dogs, and everyone who stopped by to show their support 💛 Part 2 of Stevens interview, coming soon... #crufts2025 #bbcradio #petsastherapy

Talking all things dogs with @dogtoradem 🎤🐶 We sat down with Adam Fehmi, expert dog trainer & Pets As Therapy assessor, to chat about his journey, top training tips, and what makes a great therapy dog. #crufts2025 #dogtraining #volunteeringmatters #petsastherapy

From bringing smiles to every room to spreading comfort and joy wherever they go, River shows the incredible impact PAT dogs can have 💛 Want to find out more about volunteering with your pet? Learn more here - https://petsastherapy.org/information/for-volunteers

We’re delighted to have been featured on Channel 5 News last night, highlighting the amazing difference our therapy pets make to those who need it most. The segment shared the heart-warming story of Annie, a two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, who volunteers with Pets As Therapy. Annie, alongside her owner Charles, regularly visits Ayrshire Hospice, where they brighten the days of patients, families, and staff alike with their kindness and companionship. A huge thank you to the staff and patients at Ayrshire Hospice, as well as Charles and the lovely Annie, for giving us a glimpse into their day🐾

Did you catch us on CBeebies this morning? It was a proud moment for Pets As Therapy dog, Indie, who made an exciting appearance on Something Special with Mr Tumble!🐾💛

Does your dog look sad or frowning? Make their day and let them become a Pets As Therapy dog💛🐾 Join today https://tinyurl.com/join-pets-as-therapy #PetsAsTherapy #PATDogs #DogsLovers #therapydogs #therapydog #animalassistedtherapy #servicedogs #pettherapy #therapyanimals #therapyteam

Bangs can shake your pets, keep it quieter instead!💛🐾 😊 Act normally. Pets pick up on their owner’s worry so try not to react every time you hear a rocket going off. 🔒🪟🚪 Close all windows and doors, and shut the curtains. 📺🎵🎶 Turning up the TV or radio can help to drown out noise. Please help us share good tips with your friends as we wish you and your pets Happy New Year💛🐾 #PetsAsTherapy #HappyNewYear #HNY #NY2025 #ChristmasCheer #fireworks #fireworksseason

From all of us at Pets As Therapy we wish you Merry Christmas and best wishes for the holidays! #PetsAsTherapy #MerryChristmas #XMas #HappyHolidays

Our Head Office will close for the holidays from 3:30pm on Tuesday 24 December, reopening at 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Pets As Therapy💛🐾 #PetsAsTherapy #Christmas #MerryChristmas #HNY #NewYear #HappyNewYear

Fireworks bring cheer, but some pets live in fear!💛🐾 If you know your pet is scared of fireworks, make sure you take all the necessary steps for them to have a lovely and cheerful Christmas and New Year! Tip1: Walk your dog slightly earlier 🐕‍🦺🚶Try to take your dog outside while it’s still light, before any fireworks start. Feed your pet earlier too so the noise won’t distract it from its food. 😺If your cat is a wanderer and you are worried about them being outside when any fireworks start, encourage them indoors as early as you can. 🚰Anxious animals also tend to drink more, so make sure water bowls are kept topped up. Please help us share good tips with your friends💛🐾 #PetsAsTherapy #ChristmasFireworks #fireworks #fireworksseason #ChristmasCheer

ONLY 1 DAY LEFT in the the 12 Days of Christmas. Please vote for us today, it takes less than a minute, simply click this link: https://tinyurl.com/nominate-pat The more votes we receive the more chances we have to win £1000. Benefact Group is giving £1 million in support to charities throughout 2024. #petsastherapy #charity #support #benefactgroup #movementforgood

Our NEW exclusive Christmas cards💛🐾 Eight new designs to choose from. £4 for a pack of 10 cards with all proceeds going to Pets As Therapy. Click here: https://tinyurl.com/pat-christmas-cards #PetsAsTherapy #ChristmasCards #Support #Charity

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