Pets As Therapy - Scotland

05/03/2026

BBC Radio Scotland is searching for outstanding community heroes for their Make a Difference Awards 2026.

These awards celebrate individuals, groups and animals who go above and beyond to help others.

Do you know someone who deserves recognition — one of our amazing volunteers or their incredible pets?

You can nominate them for a Make a Difference Award 2026.

Nominate and view categories, terms and the privacy notice at https://www.bbc.co.uk/makeadifference
Nominations close at 5pm on Tuesday 31st March 2026.

20/02/2026

It's National Love Your Pet Day!

Share some of your pictures of your loved pets in the comments!

05/02/2026

❤️Valentine's Day is fast approaching, so we're giving you the chance to declare your love for a special pet! Add a heart to our tree, donate £5 and write a heartfelt message about why your pet is so special. You can also upload a photo of your furry friend for everyone to see! ❤️

https://visufund.com/pets-as-therapy-all-you-need-is-love...

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, so we're giving you the chance to declare your love for a special pet. Dogs and cats capture our hearts, giving us unconditional love without judgement or expectation – and as PAT Pets they also provide moments of magic for others.

Let's celebrate this magic on 14th February – add a heart to our tree, donate £5 and write a heartfelt message about why your pet is so special. You can also upload a photo of your furry friend for everyone to see.

https://visufund.com/pets-as-therapy-all-you-need-is-love-paws

Your support will directly help us to recruit and support even more volunteers, so that more people in hospitals, hospices, care homes, schools and other community spaces can experience the comfort and companionship that a PAT visit brings.

Thank you for supporting Pets As Therapy.

04/02/2026

PAT Dog Ollie loves visiting his friends at the care home!

28/01/2026

PAT Team Andy & Bres spreading joy at their local care home in Argyll this week!

23/01/2026

New PAT Team Susan and Max had a very successful introductory visit at a care home today with lots of smiles from residents and an enthusiastic welcome from many members of staff!

16/01/2026

PAT Teams Charles & Annie and Maggie & Albi visited the students at the University of Glasgow Dumfries campus yesterday!

14/01/2026

Congratulations to Rocco who passed his assessment on Tuesday with flying colours, ready to start spreading joy on some Pets As Therapy visits!

If you think your dog has a lovely temperament and you have some time to spare, arrange an assessment and join the Pets As Therapy - Scotland team!

09/01/2026

PAT Dog Axl getting back to visiting after the New Year!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Pets As Therapy!

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from PAT Dog Cubby and all of us at Pets At Therapy!