Post by Jane on Feb 13, 2019 4:10:36 GMT -7
I have seen quite a few items on the news about animals visiting care home because it gives the residents an enjoyable experience, reduces stress and can help people with dementia.
As well as the more usual dogs I have seen horses and alpacas going in but the funniest were a pair of Humboldt penguins called Charlie and Pringle. They went in the lift, waddled out and into the room, where residents could stroke them and feed them. Their visit was a surprise treat for a 92 year old animal lover called Annie who is a lifelong fan of penguins. She had made a wish to see the penguins on the care home's wishing tree and her wish was fulfilled.
Jane
As well as the more usual dogs I have seen horses and alpacas going in but the funniest were a pair of Humboldt penguins called Charlie and Pringle. They went in the lift, waddled out and into the room, where residents could stroke them and feed them. Their visit was a surprise treat for a 92 year old animal lover called Annie who is a lifelong fan of penguins. She had made a wish to see the penguins on the care home's wishing tree and her wish was fulfilled.
Jane
