What can we do with the funds raised at your PATnics?
Well, more therapeutic visits to people who have limited access to a friendly pet. More visits to hospitals to help people heal or even just distract them during a difficult time.💛🐾
Our PAT Dogs are amazing. They provide comfort, support and love. They HELP people cope with stress and anxiety.
They HELP people feel less lonely. They HELP people connect with others. They MAKE the world a better place and we need your help to make sure we continue helping them do it.
Register to host a PATnic here: https://petsastherapy.org/information/support-us/organise-a-patnic
#PATnics #PetsAsTherapy #Charity
“One child tells Reika her worries and says she always feels brighter afterwards.”💛🐾
Gerry Ochojna owns a nine-year-old Labrador called Reika. They have been a registered PAT Team for a year and visit Dalneigh Primary School and Drummond Special Education School.
Full story here https://petsastherapy.org/news-and-events/pat-stories/gerry-ochojna-reika
#PetsAsTherapy #EnrichingLives #humananimalbond #Charity #Rewarding #ordinarydogsdoingExtraordinaryThings #DogsInSchools #volunteeringmatters #socialimpact #VolunteerWithPets #Scotland The Highland Council
Listen to Dotty McLeod and Dave Webster when they interviewed PAT Team Sam and Bugsy who have been nominated for the BBC Make a Difference Awards in the animal hero category for their work as Pets As Therapy volunteers.
Sam and Bugsy are finalist in BBC Cambridgeshire, this is our second PAT Team nominated for the award in Cambridgeshire alone! In total we have ten teams nominated throughout the UK.
PAT Team Sam and Bugsy congrats!!💛🐾
#PetsAsTherapy BBC Cambridgeshire #BBCRadio #MakeaDifferenceAwards
#ordinaryDogsDoingEXTRAORDINARYthings
This drawing was made by Grace, a student of Knutsford Academy.
Grace is nine years old and PAT Dog Opal has been helping her engage more with school activities, so much so that she selected Art as one of her subjects to study at GCSE level💛🐾🥹
The power of a dog's presence.
Can you help us bring more dogs into more schools? Visit https://petsastherapy.org/information/information-for-establishments/schools
#PetsAsTherapy #DogsInSchools #Read2Dogs #R2D #GCSE #Art Official Knutsford Academy
Throwback Thursday to 2012 in collaboration with Kissing it Better to support their visits into NHS settings.
We've done some very good progress over the years but more work is still needed to make sure that Pets As Therapy can alleviate hospitals stays with the help of our furry friends.💛🐾
Did you spot our celebrity volunteer as well?
PAT Volunteer Adem Fehmi Dog-ease
#PetsAsTherapy #NHS #DogsInHospitals #KissingItBetter #DogtorAdem
Let's have a chat...a PAT Chat!
Always stay up to date with everything Pets As Therapy! Sign up to receive our quarterly PAT Chat.
Why quarterly? Because nobody likes a ton of emails in their inboxes right? 💛🐾
Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/iebBdP
#PetsAsTherapy #Charity #Newsletter #PATChat
Congratulations to the ten PAT Teams have been nominated for the BBC Make A Difference Awards in the newest animal category💛🐾🎖️
Our nominated teams are from:
BBC Sussex
BBC Dorset
BBC Shropshire
BBC York
BBC Derby
BBC Surrey
BBC Bristol
BBC Cambridgeshire
BBC Hereford & Worcester
#PetsAsTherapy #BBCRadio #MakeaDifferenceAwards Teddy Therapy Little Miss May L'il Leo
PAT Team Ellie and Luna want to take you on a day in the life of a Pets As Therapy volunteer! 💛🐾
We are always looking for volunteers all across the UK. If you have a calm and loving dog or cat, please get in touch by sending us a message or visit https://petsastherapy.org/information/for-volunteers
#PetsAsTherapy #PATDog #CareHomes #VolunteeringMatters #Volunteers #Charity #ordinaryDogsDoingEXTRAORDINARYthings Ashgate Hospice
BBC Make a Difference Awards
In Cambridgeshire we have two PAT Teams who are finalists for the award 💛🐾
This is one of them: Lisa and Poppy. Listen in as Dotty McLeod presents them and their nomination.
Lisa and Poppy are only one of the 10 PAT Teams that we know are finalists for the awards in their respective area!
#PetsAsTherapy #BBCRadio #BBC #MakeADifference BBC Radio Cambs Dotty McLeod
Yes, PAT Dogs really do prefer audiobooks!💛🐾📚🎧
With our Read2Dogs scheme we bring dogs into hundreds of schools every month and help children improve their literacy skills, confidence, concentration in the classroom as well as helping them reduce stress and anxiety.
It's a win-win.
Celebrate with us #BookLoversDay by sharing our video and let us know what is your favourite book or story!!
#PetsAsTherapy #childrensbooks #literacy #education #Read2Dogs #reading #Volunteer #schools #dogsinschools
Happy International Cat Day! 💛🐾🐈⬛
Celebrate wit us our beloved feline friends who bring so much joy and comfort to our lives and everyone they meet. Whether they're purring on our laps or simply sitting on someone's bed, cats are perfect therapy animals.
PAT Volunteer Isabel says: "Every pet guardian will say that their pet is the most wonderful, but I’m extra proud that my cat, Mr London, is happy to volunteer with Pets As Therapy and brings so much joy and ‘pawsitivity’ to everyone he meets.
He has ‘cattitude’ and knows he’s a handsome fellow. There are times when Mr London gives an air of who is the boss, but he also loves meeting people and he enjoys all the fuss he receives from patients, even if he does sometimes casually have a nap on the job.
A visit from Mr London means patients can have a bit of an escape from where they are – even a few minutes helps. We usually exchange stories of pets and how much they mean to us. The health professionals also like to have a little break during their busy shift. So often we hear the expression ‘this has just made my day’.”
Share a photo of your purr-fect companion today to spread the love!
#PetsAsTherapy #InternationalCatDay #PATCats #TherapyCats #RoyalLondonHospital #PurrfectCompanions #LondonMetUni Barts Health NHS Trust London Meow @followers
On August 12 starts #AfternoonTeaWeek💛🐾 Fancy a PATnic?
A PATnic can be anything you want, so why not an Afternoon Tea? Invite your friends - don't forget your pets - and share good food, laughter while raising funds for our good cause!
You'll receive a PATnic pack (digital or paper) with posters, invites and bunting, as well as a detailed guide to help you plan your PATnic and make it a huge success. This year it will be easier than ever for PATnic guests to donate
Every PATnic host will be entered into our FREE PRIZE draw. To learn more and register for a PATnic, click here: https://petsastherapy.org/information/support-us/organise-a-patnic
#PetsAsTherapy #PATnics #Charity #Fundraising #Support #Volunteering
Please vote for our charity. Throughout 2024 Benefact Group is giving £1 million in support to charities.
It takes less than a minute, simply click this link: http://tinyurl.com/5436s4b9 and scroll down to the form to add your details.
The more votes we receive, the more chances we have to win the various awards throughout the year.
#petsastherapy #charity #support #benefactgroup #movementforgood
If you needed a reason to host a PATnic, here it is: #AfternoonTeaWeek is coming up soon on Aug 12!!💛🐾
Did you know: Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, introduced afternoon tea in 1840 when she noticed she felt hungry around 4pm and she'd have to wait until the evening meal was served at 8pm.
A PATnic can be anything you want, so why not an Afternoon Tea? Invite your friends - don't forget your pets - and share good food, laughter while raising funds for our good cause!
You'll receive a PATnic pack (digital or paper) with posters, invites and bunting, as well as a detailed guide to help you plan your PATnic and make it a huge success. This year it will be easier than ever for PATnic guests to donate
Every PATnic host will be entered into our FREE PRIZE draw. To learn more and register for a PATnic, click here: https://petsastherapy.org/information/support-us/organise-a-patnic
#PetsAsTherapy #PATnics #Charity #Fundraising #Support #Volunteering
PAT Volunteer Veronica and PAT Dog Ozzy have been interviewed by Andy Twigge from BBC Radio Derby as they are finalists for the BBC Make A Difference Awards.💛🐾
Veronica and Ozzy are only ONE of the many PAT Teams to be nominated for the award in their respective local areas. We are aware of at least 7 more PAT Teams in the run for the awards.
The animal category has been introduced this year for the very first time.
Congratulations Veronica and Ozzy and good luck to all the PAT Teams!
#PetsAsTherapy #BBCRadio #BBCRadioDerby #MakeADifferenceAwards #MakeADifference BBC Derby University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Let's have a chat...a PAT Chat!
Always stay up to date with everything Pets As Therapy! Sign up to receive our quarterly PAT Chat.
Why quarterly? Because nobody likes a ton of emails in their inboxes right? 💛🐾
Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/iebBdP
#PetsAsTherapy #Charity #Newsletter #PATChat
Pets As Therapy relies on donations to fund our charitable work, including recruiting volunteers to visit establishments and bring joy to more people. Donating regularly or as a one-off gift, especially through Gift Aid, can make a significant impact. 💛🐾
Find out how you can support us and make a difference today! Visit https://petsastherapy.org/information/support-us/donate
#PetsAsTherapy #donate #charity #supportPAT
PAT Team Gary and Dougie talk about their experience with Pets As Therapy and making people cry (in a good way!!) when they visit their local care home for therapeutic pet visits💛🐾
We were invited to bring smiles at this year's Merged Futures 6 showcase at the Uni of Northampton.
#PetsAsTherapy #uon #mergedfutures2024 University of Northampton #MergedFutures
We were interviewed by James Churchfield from BBC Radio Cornwall about the impact our PAT Dogs and volunteers have as they continue working alongside Devon and Cornwall Police.💛🐾
Matthew Robinson, Head of Marketing and Income Generation at Pets As Therapy reveals the struggles we face with increasing demand for volunteers, as well as a heart warming anecdote (listen till the end)
If you feel inspired to give some of your spare time to help people in need by sharing your lovely pet, please join us today: https://petsastherapy.org/information/for-volunteers/apply-with-your-dog
#PetsAsTherapy #BBCRadioCornwall #BBCRadio BBC Cornwall BBC Devon Devon & Cornwall Police
#LoveParksWeek is quickly approaching (26 July - 2 Aug) giving people across the country the chance to shout about their wonderful green spaces.
It could also be the perfect chance to organise a PATnic with your family and friends - and pets!💛🐾
All you need to do is register to host a PATnic at the link below and we will send you a pack with everything you need to get started. This includes bunting, invitations, posters to promote your PATnic, a useful guide and checklist and all the instructions you need.
A PATnic is a picnic with a difference, raising money for Pets As Therapy. It’s a great opportunity for people and pets to come together to chat, share food and drink, perhaps play games, take photos – have fun while fundraising.
Your support will help us in many ways. Visits by PAT Teams can bring comfort and companionship to people who may feel isolated, confused or lonely. They help young people to improve their literacy skills and encourage confidence and concentration in the classroom. Visits also aid a patient’s recovery and rehabilitation and help improve mental health and wellbeing.
https://petsastherapy.org/.../support-us/organise-a-patnic
#PetsAsTherapy #community #Fundraising #support #Charity #picnic #volunteeringmatters #socialimpact #charityeventsupport #charityevent #loveparks
