Therapeutic visits to hospitals, care homes and other recognised places of caring by volunteers and their safe and friendly dogs and cats
Address3
14A High Street
Address4
Wendover
Town
Aylesbury
County
Buckinghamshire
Post Code
HP22 6EA
Where do they provide service from?
In care homes, hospitals and other recognised establishments such as schools and day centres. They are not able to offer visits to people living in their own homes.
Telephone
01844 345 445
Fax
01845 550 236
Email
reception@petsastherapy.org
Website
http://www.petsastherapy.org/
Area covered
Nationwide
Who is the service for?
The service is available to all ages, sick or otherwise.
Referral route
Please call if you would like to arrange a PAT visit to your ward, care home etc. or if you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
Dogs and cats are checked for their health, temperament and suitability and their volunteer handlers have to supply two character references. An area co-ordinator matches volunteers to homes, special schools, wards etc. who wish to have a visit.
Time details
The office is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Chargeable service?
No
Total capacity of service
Dependent on the number of volunteers and their pets available
