Carterton Home Welcomes In Furry Friends Which Proves To Be Huge Hit

A Carterton home had some special visitors in the form of some farm animals, who were a huge hit.

MHA The Homestead welcomed members of The Good Day Farm in Chipping Campden to come and visit staff and residents.

The team from the farm brought with them Lambs, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Ducks, Cockerels, and a Tortoise.

The visit was courtesy of a donation left by the family of a resident, who specifically asked for some of the money to go towards the farm visiting.

Residents are no strangers to having animals coming into the home as last month they had some penguins come to visit.

MHA The Homestead provides residential and residential dementia care for 68 residents.

Speaking after the visit Jo Tuckfield, activity coordinator said:
“We had used the farm for a visit before, but we have had some new residents and staff, so it was nice to have a refresh.

“Initially the animals were set up to come inside, but as the weather was glorious, we decided to set up outdoors.

“The residents and staff were very happy to see the animals, the visit was a surprise for some as we did put a notice up telling everyone, but some didn’t see it.

“The animals were here for just over an hour and everyone including staff members had a great time

“The residents had plenty of opportunities to pet, feed, and cuddle the animals and there were plenty of smiles throughout the visit.

“The animals were really well behaved, and I am pretty confident it will be something we decide to do again later on in the year.”