Residents Relish Bugs Life Encounters
A recent visit to a local dementia care home by Plymouth-based Bugs Life had residents captivated by the reptiles and animals they were able to…
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Animals
Poole Care Home Resident’s Guide Dog Reunion Wish Comes True
A resident of a care home near Sandbanks received a surprise visit from a group of guide dogs to celebrate her birthday. Myrna Chave MBE,…
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Residents at Local Care Home Receive Surprise Visit from Woolly Pals
Butlers Mews Care Home was recently visited by The Alpaca Pals, bringing some furry fun to the residents. The two alpacas, named Mickey and Julio,…
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Danforth Care Residents And Staff Enjoy Bird Watching For The Big RSPB Birdwatch
Residents in all 20 of the Danforth care homes took part in the RSPB’s “Big Garden Birdwatch”, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Residents were…
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Animal Activities Bring Joy To Gibraltar Nursing Home
Gibraltar Nursing Home recently invited an exciting variety of animals to visit their residents, who they fondly call ‘family members,’ as part of their animal…
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Miniature Ponies Steal Hearts At Wakefield Care Home
Pony power was in full force at Lofthouse Grange and Lodge Care Home in Wakefield, as two ponies, Pinky and Matilda, captured the hearts of…
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Lewisham Care Home Resident With Passion For Nature Prepares For RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Residents and colleagues at HC-One’s Alexander care home, in Lewisham, South East London, got out their binoculars and bird books to support this year’s Big…
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Adelaide The Guide Dog And Gill Delight At Local Care Home
The Rose Lodge Care Home in Wisbech had two very special guests on Monday 13th January as the home welcomed Gill Southgate and her beautiful…
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Anchor Surrey Care Home Giraffes Lovingly Restored
Anchor’s West Hall care home in Surrey has had its two precious giraffe sculptures lovingly restored thanks to the Woking & District Men’s Shed. Gombo…
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Dorset Dementia Care Home’s Wildlife Calendar Helps Animals In Need
Nature-loving residents of a Dorset dementia care home have helped compile a 2025 calendar featuring photos of animals, birds and insects venturing into their garden….
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Binoculars at the Ready – Are You Ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch?
Care homes throughout the UK are being invited to take part once again in the Big Garden Birdwatch, the world’s largest garden wildlife survey. Every…
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Newton House Makes Resident’s Dream Come True
Resident, Gail, at Newton House Care Home had always wanted to see a Giraffe in the flesh, so staff at the home made Newton House…
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York Care Home Residents Take On Their Own Bushtucker Trial With Exotic Zoolab Animal Visit
Residents at HC-One’s Mossdale Residence care home, in Burnholme, York, were visited by ZooLab ahead of the start of ITV’s ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me…
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‘Neigh Kidding’ As Little Mr Kelloggs Spreads Joy On Care Home Walkabout
A 29-inch-tall miniature therapy pony prompted smiles all round on a face-to-face tour of a dementia care home in Lymington. Residents of Colten Care’s Linden…
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Ricky Gervais Attends Local Care Home’s Fundraiser Raising Thousands For Animal Welfare Charity
North London care home Signature at Highgate, hosted a star-studded fundraiser in support of Mayhew, a renowned animal welfare charity. The event featured high-profile guests…
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