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Today’s Pause With Paws session brought a wave of warmth and joy to everyone involved. Watching residents and staff share smiles and gentle moments with our calm, loving dogs reminded us why these visits matter so much. The simple act of cuddling a dog sparked laughter, happy tears, and heartfelt connections that brightened the whole care home. The Power of Animal-Assisted Support in Care Homes Animal-assisted support offers more than just companionship. It creates moments of

Yesterday, we held our first dog-assisted wellbeing session at a new care home, and the experience was truly touching for both residents and staff. Bringing dogs into care environments can feel uncertain at first, but the gentle presence of calm, well-behaved dogs quickly changes the atmosphere. This session showed how dog-assisted wellbeing creates moments of calm, joy, and connection that brighten the days of residents, even those facing difficult challenges. A calm dog sit

On Friday, we had the absolute pleasure of visiting a local care home with our Pause with Paws team and honestly, it was one of those days that reminds you exactly why you started. When we first arrived, not everyone was sure. A few residents felt nervous and even left the room at the start. Some hadn’t been around dogs in a long time, and others weren’t sure what to expect. We made it clear there was no pressure at all. They could watch from a distance, step in and out, or j

When we talk about the benefits of spending time with dogs, we often hear words like comforting, calming, or uplifting. But what’s happening beneath the surface goes much deeper than emotion alone. Dogs have a powerful, measurable impact on the central nervous system (CNS) - the system responsible for how we respond to stress, regulate emotions, and feel safe in our bodies. For many people, especially those living with chronic stress, trauma, neurodivergence, illness, or anxi