Purrs In Our Hearts - Cat Forum UK
Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Claire_smc on August 03, 2010, 19:49:26 PM
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I am currently looking for volunteering opportunities in my area and came across an advert for Pets as Therapy, this is the ad:
The opportunity
Volunteers and their pets (dog or cat) are needed to visit various establishments such as Hospitals, Hospices, Nursing / Residential Care Homes on a regular basis. Please note that all pets have to undergo a 'Temperament' test to ensure their suitability for the role.
Has anyone done this before? I think it's a brill idea
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I have met a couple of PAT cats. They were the most laid back cats I have ever met :Luv2:
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Hi Claire
My friend used to take his dog, Mouse in to hospitals the dog and the patients loved it.
Dean did have to pay though - something to do with insurance from what I can remember - it was 2 years ago, Mouse is at the Bridge now.
Here's a pic of Mouse - Irish Wolfhound :Luv2:
Mary
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Mouse was stunning, bless him.
Heard of it and think it's wonderful, but don't think any of ours are suited to it, really. ;)
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They do say that pets are great for therapy
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When I looked into doing it I am sure it was your own vet who had to certify the temperament.
I wanted to do it with Milo but my Husband wasn't keen on the idea.
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I know a facebook friend from Canada who does this with her cat. They visit nursing homes regularly, and it has been a great success for them. I do agree it is a wonderful idea, as pets do offer great therapies in many ways. However surely the cat must have a personality for the role. Even if they are even tempered and docile, so many of them are rather anti-social who do NOT enjoy the attention of all those strangers. If your kitty is on a social side who enjoy greeting and meeting visitors, it will be much more promising... good luck!!
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Mine have all got the temper etc for it but as they aren't neutered they aren't allowed to do it :( Orion in particular was *born* to be a PAT cat as he will meet someone for the first time and be all over them like a rash cuddling them and purring (he makes Bilbo look like he was anti-social!!).
One thing that rules some cats out as well is that they need to be happy on a harness and lead for doing it which a lot of cats aren't.
Mine however do it in an unofficial capacity for Findlay :) He's currently having a hypersensitive day and is getting highly stressed by light, sound, textures etc but he currently has 2 x 4 month old kittens in his cot with him who are purring at him and happily letting him hold their tails and fur which is making him smile.
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Mine however do it in an unofficial capacity for Findlay :) He's currently having a hypersensitive day and is getting highly stressed by light, sound, textures etc but he currently has 2 x 4 month old kittens in his cot with him who are purring at him and happily letting him hold their tails and fur which is making him smile.
:Luv: :Luv: I bet thats a lovely site, Findlay holding their tails