by Kirstie Newell | Apr 16, 2024 | Pet Therapy, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
On Thursday 11 April we celebrated National Pet Day here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. To mark the occasion, our Deputy Manager Karen brought her lovely pet rabbit Oreo to visit our Home. Our residents thoroughly enjoyed stroking Oreo and told Karen about...
by Kirstie Newell | Feb 21, 2024 | Pet Therapy, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Last Monday we were delighted to have a visit from Hazel and her beautiful Labrador Barney here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. Our residents loved petting and stroking Barney and chatting to Hazel, telling her all about the pets they used to own....
by Kirstie Newell | Sep 25, 2023 | Pet Therapy, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
Barney visit On Monday 18 September we welcomed Hazel and her lovely Labrador Barney to The Old Downs Residential Care Home. Our residents loved petting and stroking Barney, who has such a lovely nature and brings so much joy to our Home. We are looking forward to...
by Kirstie Newell | Sep 14, 2023 | Pet Therapy, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
On Wednesday 6 September we had a visit from River Rodents and Reptiles here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. Our residents found it very therapeutic to stroke the fascinating creatures, which included a corn snake, tortoise, rat, Guinea pig and blue tongue...
by Jodie Currey | Aug 31, 2023 | Pet Therapy, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
On Monday 16 August our residents at The Old Downs Residential Care Home we were very happy to receive a visit from Hazel and her lovely dog Barney.
by Kirstie Newell | Dec 8, 2022 | Pet Therapy, The Old Downs Residential Care Home
We were thrilled to have a visit from Hazel and her beautiful Labrador Barney on Monday 28 November here at The Old Downs Residential Care Home. Our residents loved petting and stroking Barney, who’s such a sweet soul. He loves to visit with every resident and...