About
What we do
Pets As Therapy connects big-hearted pet owners and their amazing animals with people who could really use a lift. From schools to hospitals, care homes to community spaces, our volunteers and their pets brighten days, ease loneliness, reduce anxiety and help build confidence. Every year, thousands of people experience the comfort, companionship and joy of a PAT visit. It’s a simple idea with extraordinary impact: when we share the everyday moments of magic our pets bring, the joy doesn’t just stay with us – it multiplies. For the people we visit, for our volunteers, and for the pets themselves.
Our strategy
To meet our increasing demand, the strategy has ambitious targets for growth – volunteers, visits and income. We are confident that, with the support of new and existing volunteers, the establishments we visit, and pet lovers across the country, we can meet our targets and provide many more people with moments of magic with a PAT Dog or PAT CAT.
Our work
At Pets As Therapy, our work is all about creating everyday moments of magic. We partner with schools, hospitals, care homes and community groups to bring the comfort, companionship and joy of a therapy pet visit to those who need it most.
How we demonstrate our impact
At Pets As Therapy, we see the difference our visits make every single day, the smiles, the calmer conversations, the moments of connection.
Who we are
Find out more about the team at our Head Office and our Hubs, as well as our Trustees and PAT Ambassadors.
Meet our team
See who's who at our Head Office and regional Hubs.
Meet our Trustees
Learn more about our charity's Board.
Meet our PAT Ambassadors
The famous faces helping to promote our work.
Work with us
Be part of a great team.
Press and media
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