A hare-raising good time! Godalming residents enjoy an afternoon with animals

A local care home welcomed some unusual guests to its garden for residents to enjoy an afternoon of animal therapy. 

Care UK’s Jubilee House, on Pound Lane, added a guinea pig, rabbit and tortoise to its guest list. Residents and team members enjoyed learning about each animal - including what their preferred food and environment is - while enjoying cuddles with some of the furry guests. 

 

The animals were provided by Boonies Pet Therapy, an animal sanctuary based in Chobham.

Commenting on the day, resident Sheila Griffin said: “I loved all of the animals – they were so cute and fluffy! I look forward to them visiting again soon”. 

Malgo Wcislo, Home Manager at Jubilee House said: “This was such a memorable experience for the residents and team members. We are always looking to host fun and creative activities that offer residents an experience that they may not have done for a long time. It was wonderful to see the smiles on residents’ faces as they experienced the different animals and learned all about them.  

“Being in the company of animals has proven therapeutic benefits for older people, particularly for those living with dementia as it can reduce anxiety, release calming endorphins and decrease feelings of loneliness. You could see from the residents’ reactions just how engaged they were when given the opportunity to be in the company of these different animals. 

 

“We look forward to welcoming more animals of all shapes and sizes in the future as they certainly bring a lot of joy and comfort to everyone’s hearts at Jubilee House – thank you Boonies Pet Therapy for bringing them along!” 

Jubilee House has been designed to deliver the very best standards of care to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives. The home provides full-time residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite care. There is also plenty of space, both indoors and out, for relaxation and recreation. 

For more information about Jubilee House please call Customer Relations Manager, Paul Boyce, on 0333 4343 045 or email paul.boyce@careuk.com.

For more general information about Jubilee House, please visit careuk.com/jubilee-house.