Ruff day? Not for long! Our Pet Therapy Program is back

Our Pet Therapy Program is back in full swing with regular visits to patients and residents at our hospitals and Lakeridge Gardens. 

“We are so grateful to have volunteers and their animals back visiting patients at our hospitals and residents at Lakeridge Gardens,” says Amber Cockburn, Volunteer Resource Specialist. “The animals bring so much joy to patients, residents, and staff. If these pets can provide support or comfort to patients or residents for even a few minutes a day, it’s all worth it.” 

Pet therapy provides healing and comfort by reducing anxiety and increasing feelings of happiness for those need it. After the program was paused due to the pandemic, volunteers and their four-legged friends from the Therapeutic Paws of Canada are making their rounds around, putting smiles on faces one belly rub at a time.

Check out this video of Khia, Lucy, and Memphis on their recent visits.