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We provide Animal Assisted Therapy and Interventions for people who live with a mental health problem or special educational need.

TRH Duke & Duchess of Cambridge Visit HugglePetsCIC

The Duke and Duchess visited our fantastic Sensory Activity Centre and Community Aquarium on the 13th May 2021, as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek.

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Animal Assisted Activities

Animal Assisted Activities are well-being sessions for children and young people utilising animals and delivered by a Mental Health First Aider for Children and Young People.

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Animal Assisted Interventions - SEMH

Animal Assisted Intervention programmes support the Social, Emotional, Mental Health & Wellbeing of Children and Young People via the utilisation of Animals and a trained Therapist

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Animal Assisted Therapy

Find out more about Animal Assisted Therapy, who it is for and how you can benefit.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Lockdown Videos

Mental Health and Wellbeing YouTube Video series on topics including, Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Bereavement and Grief, Working from Home and much more.

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One-to-One Therapy

We are now offering One to One Animal Assisted Therapy sessions online and in person. These are part funded via our fundraising activities and grants.

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Sponsor a Fish Tank

Sponsor a rack of fish tanks in our Community Aquarium and reach new audiences over 2000 people a month!

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Animal Assisted Activities (Community)

Our Animal Assisted Activities (Wellbeing with Animals) is now available for members of the community to book their child on our programmes. Please note all bookings are to be made following a conversation with our Special Educational Needs Coordinator.

Virtual Tour of HugglePets Centre

Do you want to take a look at Community Aquarium and Sensory Activity Centre prior to a visit? Discover your way around with our new virtual tour!

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Case Studies: Children

Read about the journeys of some children who have attended our 1:1 and Group Animal Assisted Therapy/Intervention programmes and what they thought of our activities.

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Case Studies: Young People

Find out more about how our one to one Animal Assisted Therapy and group intervention programmes are having a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people and young adults.

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Case Studies: Adults

See how our Animal Assisted Therapy helps support the mental health and wellbeing of Adults in the community.

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Latest news

Latest events

  • Tea with a Twist - 01/04/22

    Join us for our Tea with a Twist events with a selection of biscuits and hot/cold drinks included, while meeting some of our Animals. Read more

  • Baby & Toddler - Sensory Play & Animals - 08/04/22

    Join us for our Baby and Toddler - Animal Interactions Group and let your child explore our sensory centre, while meeting some of our animals. Read more