At Happy Tails Petting Club, we provide animal-assisted wellbeing sessions for care homes, designed to support emotional wellbeing, social interaction, and quality of life for residents.

Through calm, structured sessions and meaningful interaction with our animals, we create engaging experiences that bring comfort, connection, and enjoyment to residents of all needs and abilities.

Our sessions are suitable for:

• Residential care homes
• Nursing homes
• Dementia care settings
• Supported living environments

🐾 What We Offer

🧠 Animal Assisted Wellbeing Sessions

Our sessions are designed to:

• Reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
• Promote calm and relaxation
• Encourage social interaction and conversation
• Create positive emotional experiences

Sessions are delivered in small groups or as one-to-one visits, depending on the needs of your residents.

🧩 Dementia-Friendly Sessions

We provide gentle, adapted sessions for individuals living with dementia, focusing on:

• Familiarity and routine
• Sensory engagement
• Emotional comfort and reassurance

Animal interaction can help stimulate memory, reduce agitation, and create moments of connection and calm.

👥 Group Engagement Sessions

• Encourages interaction between residents
• Supports communication and shared experiences
• Creates a relaxed and enjoyable group environment

🌿 One-to-One Sessions

For residents who may benefit from quieter, more personalised interaction, we offer one-to-one sessions tailored to individual needs.

🎉 Special Events & Family Days

We also provide:

• Seasonal visits
• Family engagement days
• Special wellbeing events

🐕 Our Multi-Animal Approach

We bring a range of animals to create a rich and engaging experience:

• Dog → emotional comfort and bonding
• Rabbits → gentle, tactile interaction
• Tortoise → calming presence and curiosity
• Parrot → stimulation, communication, and engagement

This multi-animal approach allows us to engage a wider range of residents and create varied, meaningful experiences.

🌱 Benefits for Residents

Our sessions support:

• Improved mood and emotional wellbeing
• Increased social interaction and communication
• Reduced anxiety and agitation
• Sensory stimulation and engagement
• A sense of comfort, companionship, and joy

💰 Funding & Budget Options

We understand that care homes work within set activity and wellbeing budgets. Our services can be supported through:

🏡 Activities & Enrichment Budgets

Most care homes allocate funding specifically for resident engagement and wellbeing activities. Our sessions fit directly within these budgets as structured, meaningful experiences.

🧠 Wellbeing & Mental Health Budgets

Our sessions support emotional wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and promote positive mental health, aligning with wellbeing-focused funding and care standards.

👥 Social & Community Engagement Funding

Our programmes support connection, inclusion, and quality of life, making them suitable for community and social engagement budgets.

🏛️ Local Authority & Grant Funding (Where Applicable)

Some care homes access additional funding through local authorities or community grants to support wellbeing initiatives. We are happy to provide supporting information where required.

📊 Outcomes You Can Expect

Care homes may observe:

• Increased resident engagement and participation
• Improved mood and reduced agitation
• Greater interaction between residents
• Positive feedback from families and staff
• Enhanced overall wellbeing experience within the home

🤝 How We Work

We offer:

• Flexible session formats (one-off or regular visits)
• Weekly or monthly programmes
• Group and one-to-one options
• Safe, calm and fully managed sessions

Our goal is to make the experience simple, enjoyable, and beneficial for both residents and staff.