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ANIMAL ANTICS AT THE CHACE.
The Chace Rest Home residents and staff are celebrating a year of collaboration with the RSPCA to provide animals for therapy at the home. Stella and her wonderful assistance dog Jenson have joined in to show how people can benefit from a canine friend and to raise money for the charity Colour Wheel Appeal.The home has 2 rabbits Stanley and Fidget, and a guinea pig Zippie, who have been re-homed with them by the RSPCA. They also have another guinea pig George and 2 chickens (yet to be named) kindly donated by local families.
Margaret Layland, the RSPCA local rehoming officer stated; I’m really pleased to be part of the project. It enables me to re-home some of our rescued animals and as I visit the home on a regular basis, I am able to witness the comfort that the pets give to the residents.
Lynne Burton, the home manager commented; The residents benefit from having the animals in many ways. They are able to engage in purposeful activities during the day including; the daily food preparation, feeding, grooming and cleaning out of hutches.Some residents just like to sit and watch the animals being busy or sunbathing.Being able to hold and stroke the animals is very beneficial as it gives comfort as well as being relaxing. This can also stimulate conversations about childhood and family pets which promotes well being. It also enables people to express their emotions by sharing experiences both happy and sad about the pets they have had over the years.Even if some residents do not like the animals they still have plenty to say about them!
Lynne brought along her Ducks, Olivia and Cath have made an appearance. A big thank you to Helen Stenson our Well Being Coordinator at The Chace for organising the day. If you would like to support either the RSPCA or the Colour Wheel Appeal please contact Margaret Layland on 01905 421849 or Stella mypartnerjenson@gmail.com
