Meet London the Pets as Therapy Cat
Meet London – the Pets as Therapy Cat who cheers up people when they’re laid up in hospital. The 16-month-old kitty has been trained to walk on a lead and harness so he can go into the Royal London hospital and comfort animal loving patients. London and his owner Isabel Serafim are both volunteers for […]
How remarkable Rolo went from a puppy farm to comforting people at the end of life
All dogs are special but Rolo the Therapy Dog is a Springerpoo with an extraordinary story. The five-year-old dog started life on a puppy farm, and, when rescued by the RSPCA, the helpless pup had E. coli and it was feared he might not pull through. Yet he defied the odds and now Rolo is […]
How having a pet improves our mental health and reduces stress
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and if you ask any pet owner if their animal helps them emotionally the answer will be a resounding ‘Yes!’ The most recent published report into the impact of pets on mental health by Dr Helen Brooks of The University of Liverpool found animals reduced stress, improved quality of life […]
