Animals - Pets as Therapy

Pets as Therapy (PAT) is an organisation providing therapeutic benefits to people in hospitals, hospices, care homes and special needs schools. PAT dogs and cats visit people that often feel isolated and give them the chance to cuddle and talk to the animal. The North of England branch, which is run from Stanley, has over 1,400 volunteers throughout the region.

County Durham Foundation has so far donated over £2,800 towards new volunteer registration and training. The money has helped PAT become a huge success and help over 5,000 people in the North of England. Even the most reserved people seem to open up and let the barriers down while the PAT animals are around, helping them enjoy themselves even in the most difficult circumstances. They can even assist the medical profession to treat dog or cat phobia.

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