CLIENTS of the Friends of the Elderly’s Malvern Day Care have been enjoying weekly visits from Monty, the cheeky and loving Golden Retriever, writes Mia Whitehouse.
During his visits, Monty meets new clients before making sure he spends time with every person there.
Craig Macbeth, Monty’s owner, thought that visiting the charity’s Day Care and interacting with clients would be a great way to start his PAT trainee training journey.
Monty was in a tail-wagging mood last month as he passed his PAT assessment.
Shirley Bradley, Head of the Day Care, said: “When I spoke to Craig about Monty becoming a regular visitor, we both agreed it would be an ideal fit that would not only benefit Monty and help his PAT career but also bring so many benefits to our clients who are living with dementia.
“I have had Monty for three years and he is such a people-person dog, so friendly, kind, and fun-loving, he is a joy to be around, and you can see the happiness he brings to everyone he meets.
“He is a bit of a showman and enjoys showing off his skills to an audience.
“We have one lady who just beams when Monty comes to visit. Some clients remember Monty’s name and we love to hear that they remember this week on week.”
The Friends of the Elderly’s Malvern Day Care offers day care and support for older people living with dementia.
