PAT (Pets As Therapy) in South Africa

Pets make great therapists! They listen and never criticise what we say. They are there for us when we feel sad. Stroking a pet can help to lift depression and lower stress levels.

People in hospitals and institutions miss the companionship of their pets, so organisations such as PAT train volunteers to take their dogs to visit the patients. Dogs have to be well behaved, house trained, and clean.

PAT exists in a few towns in South Africa, but more volunteers are needed. Contact them through their website: www.pat.org.za