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Dogs for Health DFH provides a range of therapy dogs to help with social isolation and mental health. We provide walk and talk groups. Individual sessions and group sessions.

Specialist therapy dogs to help in social care settings

🐾 Beanie has been up to something special… 🐾And she’s given us a little idea! 💡❤️We’re excited to share that we’ll be la...
15/10/2026

🐾 Beanie has been up to something special… 🐾

And she’s given us a little idea! 💡❤️

We’re excited to share that we’ll be launching a fundraising effort soon! 🥰

If you’d like to get involved or help us make it happen, we’d love to hear from you. 💌 Just drop us a message!

✨ Find out more tomorrow… 👀

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✨ Something new is in the works… 👀We’re working on something exciting, and we can’t wait to share more with you!📣 Detail...
13/10/2026

✨ Something new is in the works… 👀

We’re working on something exciting, and we can’t wait to share more with you!

📣 Details will be revealed over the next few days, so keep your eyes peeled.

🤝 Want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you — drop us a DM!

More coming soon… 👀🔥

🐾📻 Did you hear Amy on the radio on Friday?Amy was chatting all about our amazing therapy dog team! 🐶❤️Missed it? Don’t ...
11/10/2026

🐾📻 Did you hear Amy on the radio on Friday?

Amy was chatting all about our amazing therapy dog team! 🐶❤️

Missed it? Don’t worry — click the link to listen! 🔗

Jo Good with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚🐾 We LOVE our therapy dogs! 🐶❤️Our amazing therapy dogs bring comfort, connection and smiles,...
10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

🐾 We LOVE our therapy dogs! 🐶❤️

Our amazing therapy dogs bring comfort, connection and smiles, reminding us just how powerful the human–animal bond can be. 🐕✨

Interested in making a difference? 💚 Whether you’d like to volunteer, get involved or find out more about the amazing work our therapy dogs do, we’d love to hear from you!

Together, we can make a difference, one wagging tail at a time. 🐾💚

🐾World Mental Health Day- Saturday💚10 October 💚This week, we’re focusing on the wonderful benefits of therapy dogs and t...
09/10/2026

🐾World Mental Health Day- Saturday💚

10 October 💚

This week, we’re focusing on the wonderful benefits of therapy dogs and the positive impact they can have on our mental health and wellbeing. 🐶

✨ Routine & motivation ✨

Therapy dogs can help bring structure and purpose to our days. From regular walks and feeding times to playtime and companionship, caring for a dog can encourage us to establish routines, stay active and find motivation in everyday life.

🐾 A reason to get up and get moving
💚 Encouragement to build healthy routines
🐶 Companionship that can help us feel less alone
✨ Small daily moments that bring comfort, connection and purpose

Sometimes, it’s the little things — a wagging tail, a walk in the fresh air or a quiet moment together — that can make a meaningful difference.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s celebrate the pawsitive impact dogs can have on our wellbeing. 💚🐾

🐾World Mental Health Day- Saturday💚This week, we’re focusing on the wonderful role therapy dogs can play in supporting m...
08/10/2026

🐾World Mental Health Day- Saturday💚

This week, we’re focusing on the wonderful role therapy dogs can play in supporting mental health. 🐶

Our four-legged friends can provide comfort, reduce stress and anxiety, and help people feel more connected.

🐾 Encourage social interaction
🐾 Provide companionship and emotional support
🐾 Help create a calm and welcoming environment
🐾 Bring smiles, comfort and a sense of connection

Sometimes, a wagging tail and a gentle cuddle can make a real difference. 💚

This World Mental Health Day, let’s remember that connection matters — and sometimes our best listeners have four paws. 🐶💚

🐾World Mental Health Day- Saturday💚This week, we’re looking at the many benefits therapy dogs can have on our mental hea...
07/10/2026

🐾World Mental Health Day- Saturday💚

This week, we’re looking at the many benefits therapy dogs can have on our mental health.

🐶 Reducing loneliness

The simple presence of a therapy dog can provide comfort, companionship and a sense of connection. For someone who feels isolated or alone, spending time with a calm, friendly dog can brighten their day and help them feel supported.

Sometimes, a wagging tail and a warm cuddle can make a bigger difference than we realise. 🐾💚

This week, we’ll be sharing more about how therapy dogs can support mental wellbeing.

Beanie had a busy day.  She started with a trip to town to meet with a new volunteer and their dog. Then off to theadora...
06/10/2026

Beanie had a busy day. She started with a trip to town to meet with a new volunteer and their dog. Then off to theadorablepoochco to get some treats. After a quick rest it was off to Frome Community Hospital to bring a smile to staff and patients faces. Then off for a home visit for more fuss and cuddles.
The work our therapy dogs is truly life changes and can be life saving.
Could your dog be a therapy dog? Get in touch to find out more

🐾World Mental Health day- Saturday 💚This week, we’re focusing on the many ways therapy dogs can support our mental healt...
06/10/2026

🐾World Mental Health day- Saturday 💚

This week, we’re focusing on the many ways therapy dogs can support our mental health.

🌟 Todays focus: IMPROVING MOOD

Spending time with a therapy dog can bring comfort, joy and a welcome moment of connection. Their gentle presence, wagging tails and unconditional affection can help lift our spirits and bring a little more happiness into the day. 🐶💕

Sometimes, a few minutes with a furry friend can make a real difference. 🐾

Let’s keep talking about mental health, supporting one another and recognising the simple things that can help us feel a little better.

💚 Your mental health matters.

05/10/2026

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