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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.

30/10/2026

Calling all art and pet lovers 🎨🐾

The team at The Chancery Rosewood in London, together with a dedicated group of volunteers, have organised a very special online art auction in aid of Battersea and Pets As Therapy, and anyone can bid.

Every piece has been generously donated, and every bid will help both charities bring people and animals together to change one another’s lives.

Battersea gives dogs and cats a second chance at a happy home. Pets As Therapy volunteers and their pets bring comfort and connection to people in hospitals, care homes, hospices and schools across the UK.

Bidding closes for the silent auction on 5th November, so take a look and place your bid here:

https://uk.emma-live.com/chancery-auction

A huge thank you to The Chancery Rosewood and to the organising committee, Michael Bonsor, Andrew Pike CBE, and Tori Cadogan, for their generosity, hard work, and vision in making this happen. We are so grateful.

Please share with anyone who might find their next favourite piece while doing some good 💙

Visit our incredible website to take part in the event.

30/10/2026

What’s your pet’s Halloween name? 🎃👻

Take the first letter of your pet’s name, then the month they were born or adopted. Put them together and you’ve got their spooky alter ego!

Drop it in the comments 👇

29/10/2026

Meet new PAT cat, Małpka! 🐒🐾

This little Devon Rex is proof that big personalities come in small packages. His name means “little monkey” in Polish, and it suits him perfectly. Given the chance, he’d happily spend all day climbing trees 🌳

Małpka has just passed his Pets As Therapy assessment and is now officially a registered PAT cat! His owner knew from the very start that he’d bring so much happiness to everyone he meets, and we couldn’t agree more.

With his first visit coming up soon, we can’t wait to see the smiles this curious little explorer brings 💛

28/10/2026

You may never meet the people your gift will help. The child who finds their confidence. The patient who gets a much-needed visit. The family who shares a quiet moment with a PAT Dog.
But they'll feel it.

Free Wills Month ends today, but our free Will-writing service is still available to supporters. And if you've already included us, we'd love to hear from you so we can say thank you properly.

25/10/2026

Meet the team 👋

This is Romy, who looks after our social media! If you’ve ever liked, commented or shared one of our posts, chances are she’s the one behind it.

Romy has been part of the PAT family for around two years, and her favourite part of the job is seeing the difference our volunteers and their amazing pets make to people’s lives every single day.

At home, she’s got her own four-legged sidekick, Dexter the French Bulldog 🐾 And when she’s not working, you’ll find her out on a long walk, curled up with a good book or exploring somewhere new (preferably somewhere sunny ☀️)

24/10/2026

Meet new PAT dog, Banner! 💙🐾

At just five years old, this Springer Spaniel already has a trophy cabinet most of us can only dream of. Banner is the British Flyball Association Outdoor Champion 2026, Indoor Champion 2025, and was crowned Flyball Dog of the Year in 2023 🏆

But he’s not just about speed. Banner has now passed his Pets As Therapy assessment and is swapping the racing lanes for a slower pace, bringing comfort, calm and plenty of tail wags to the people he visits.

From champion athlete to therapy dog, Banner proves that the best kind of winning is making someone’s day a little brighter 💛

23/10/2026

Halloween can be fun for humans but a little spooky for our furry friends! Here are some quick tips to keep your pets safe and stress-free this spooky season:

🍬Keep treats out of reach
Chocolate, xylitol (found in sugar-free sweets), and raisins are toxic to dogs and cats. Keep all treats well away from curious noses!

🕯️Be careful with decorations
Pumpkin candles and light cords can be tempting to chew. Keep them high up or use battery-operated candles instead.

🚪Doorbell = stress alert
If your pet gets anxious with visitors, set them up in a quiet room with their bed, toys, and some calming background noise.

👻Costumes are optional
If your pet doesn’t enjoy dressing up — don’t force it. Make sure any costume allows them to move, breathe, and see comfortably.

🐾Microchip & ID check
Doors opening and closing all evening means a higher chance of escapes. Double check their ID tag and microchip info are up to date!

21/10/2026

Been meaning to write your Will? This is your sign ✍️

As a PAT supporter, you can make or update a simple Will for free. Here's how it works:
1️⃣ Register your interest via the link in bio
2️⃣ Get details of participating solicitors near you
3️⃣ Book your appointment
4️⃣ Your simple Will is written free of charge

There's no obligation to leave a gift to Pets As Therapy. But if you do choose to remember us, it will help PAT Teams keep bringing comfort to people for generations to come🐾

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/ZMsbAW0fvw

20/10/2026

Happy retirement to Jan Keats! 🐾

After more than 14 years supporting Pets As Therapy in SW Gloucestershire, our much-loved VAC Jan is hanging up her lead.

Jan is famously “what you see and no frills”, but anyone who knows her will tell you she has the biggest heart. She first visited with her rescue German Shepherds, Dylan and Penny. She then went on to assess new teams, carry out first visits and train new assessors, always reminding them why we all became volunteers in the first place.

Under Jan’s leadership, her group grew and grew. Together they ran local PAT roadshows, and her last one assessed an incredible 33 future volunteers! 🎉

Her message to all our volunteers:

“Volunteering is why we do what we do. Please continue to allow your dogs to spread their special magic to all those in the tough situations of life in which they find themselves, if only for a window of opportunity for those with dementia (like my late husband) to remember for a few minutes!”

Thank you for everything, Jan. Enjoy a long and happy retirement with your new rescue pup, Bertie 🐶

Address

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

Website

http://www.petsastherapy.org/

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