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  PETS AS THERAPY (P.A.T. DOGS),
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Pets as Therapy is a voluntary charity which visits hospitals, hospices, care and nursing homes. Giving the patients the opportunity to stroke, hold and talk to one of these placid friendly dogs.

Popularity
There are over 5,000 active PAT dogs (plus a small number of PAT cats) working throughout the UK. Every week Bringing comfort and companionship to 1,000’s of people, both young and old each week.

Ability
Any dog or cat can become a PAT dog or a PAT cat, providing it is over 9mths of age and has been with its owner for at least 6mths. Pets before being accepted as a `Pets as Therapy` pet must first pass a health, temperament, and suitably assessment.

Description
Sick patients often feel isolated and even the most withdrawn seem to open up and let the barriers down when a Pets As Therapy visiting dog is around. These dogs bring everyday life closer and with it all the happy associations for them of home comforts. The constant companionship of an undemanding animal, that gives unconditional love, is often one of the most missed aspects of their lives. Pets As Therapy was formed to help make this loss more bearable and speed recovery.

Cost
There is no costs involved with this activity, other than the normal cost for the feeding and welfare of your dog, Travel to the venue is also the dog owners responsibility.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

  The level of energy that could be required Energy  
  The level of demand that could be required by your arms Arms  
  The level of demand that could be required by your legs Legs  
  The level of demand that could be required by your sight. Sight  
  The level of demand that could be required by your hearing. Hearing  
  The level of demand that could be required by your speech. Speech  
  The level of demand of Cerebral Learning that could occur as a direct consequence of absorbing factual information. Learning  

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