Yesterday we were delighted to be joined by Rebecca Daker of Canine Pawtonomy and this is her account of her time with us. Thanks for the lovely feedback Rebecca. #DAW2018 #DementiaActionWeek #Bristol #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing

#Bristol #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing #DAW2018 #EndLoneliness

We’d like to send an extra special big THANK YOU to all our lovely volunteers and supporters. Thank you for everything you do, enabling us to provide vital canine companionship, tackle loneliness and social isolation and make a difference to our local community. #volunteersweek

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week & Bristol based charity the Marmalade Trust have activities for people of all ages across Bristol this week. We fully support their work tackling loneliness and social isolation. Below is feedback from one of our recent visits #LetsTalkLoneliness

When Nell first met Mr W he didn’t say much, and mostly felt her head &neck. On subsequent visits he told her she was a good girl. Today Nell gently licked his face and he thanked her for the kiss and said she’s a good girl, then paused and said, “She’s exceptional!” ❤️

Due to the ongoing hot weather we’ve suspended all our visits for the moment until temperatures drop. Paws for Wellbeing volunteer dog Oscar is keeping comfortable in his special cooling coat. ❤️

Freddie and Erin had fun visiting the residents of Crossley House in Winterbourne yesterday. ❤️ Thank you for volunteering Jill and Rachel.

Today we visited the residents of Hengrove Lodge in South Bristol where we always have great fun! Thanks for volunteering today Andrea & Jill. #AnimalAssisted #Bristol #AgeingBetter #Agefriendlycity

Chloe and Oscar had fun yesterday visiting the residents of AbleCare Homes Frenchay House. #Bristol #animalassisted #wellbeing

Today we visited the patients and staff of ward C808 at @UHBristolNHS Bristol Heart Institute. After Nell's visit this morning, ward sister Maureen said, "Our patients are so happy and alert ready for lunch." Nice work Nell. #Bristol #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing

Brushing a dog encourages patients to be physically active & to take on a nurturing role. Brushing a dog can also help patients to reminisce about their former canine companions, bring back fond memories, improve mood & conversation #Bristol #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing

A school in Trowbridge, Wilts is looking for a volunteer with a registered therapy dog to visit their pupils on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Unfortunately this is out of our area, but please share this post and contact us if you can help? Thank you.

Today we visited @UHBristolNHS, Haematology & Oncology Centre (BHOC). We set up interactive games in the radiology outpatients dept. for patients to come & play with Nell. Everyone agreed it was lovely to have a dog at BHOC. #Bristol #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing

It's lovely to see our dogs mentioned on the @UHBristolNHS Bristol Haemotology & Oncology Centre infographic display boards. ❤ Lots of great work being done to improve patient care. #Bristol #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing

This morning we’ve been having fun with the residents of Windmill House, nr Thornbury, South Glos. Charlie and Nell enjoyed meeting everyone and playing lots of interactive games.

Today on #NursesDay we want to say thank you to nursing staff both in Bristol and around the world. ❤️ We always take a few moments to say hello to the hardworking nurses & other staff when we visit patients at @UHBristolNHS #internationalnursesday #nurses

#Bristol #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing #EndLoneliness

This coming week is Dementia Awareness Week and we will be joining the staff & patients of @UHBristolNHS Ward C808 as part of their week long activities to raise awareness. #DAW2018 #Bristol

Today we joined staff & patients of @UHBristolNHS ward C808 to mark the start of their Dementia Awareness Week. We played lots of fun games with the patients and enjoyed some lovely conversations. ❤️ #DAW2018 #DementiaActionWeek #Bristol #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing

Today we had fun with the residents of AbleCare Homes Crossley House, Winterbourne. We’ve added some new games to our @KruuseUK BusterActivity Mat & Nell’s looking fab in her blue Ruffwear UK harness. ❤️ #SouthGlos #AnimalAssisted #Wellbeing #DAW2018