Home partners with petting farm to provide therapy

A BRENTWOOD home has partnered with a local petting farm for animal therapy as part of the care and support they provide.

Old Shenfield Place, which is owned by Premium Care Group, welcomed Tammy and her petting farm to the home after first being introduced to Tammy’s farm back in March.

Tammy owns a farm in Stock, Chelmsford, but due to the cost of living crisis, was struggling to fund it, so has now started a petting farm visiting local companies.

She visits care homes and other organisations with her animals which include a pony, rabbits, dogs, guinea pigs, and even a bearded dragon lizard.

Residents were really excited about the visit, which helped improve their moods and encouraged playfulness and creativity.

Manager Cristina Duran said: “A huge thank you to Tammy and all of her animals that came to connect with everyone at Old Shenfield Place.

“We had such a wonderful day. “It really is amazing how much of a positive impact animals can have on us as humans, and it’s something that we hope to explore in the near future. It’s no wonder that they say dogs are man’s best friend.”

Due to the success of the partnership and the numerous benefits to residents, Old Shenfield Place is now seeking to adopt guinea pigs and a rabbit to become permanent residents of the home.