Sprout, the care home visitor

How did an English Bull Terrier end up as a calming presence in Petersfield's care homes? Find out in this month's Dogs with Jobs, with presenter, Kate Fairweather. Sprout is a "one off" in many ways. He survived an operation that went horribly wrong in his puppyhood and, with the help of his owner, Lizzie Strickland, he has overcome the considerable disabilities he was left with. Now he spreads joy to the elderly in the town's care homes and helps university students struggling with their mental wellbeing.   Other therapy dog episodes:  Louis the hospital visitor (Portsmouth) Phantom the secondary school support worker Millie the hospital visitor (Petersfield) Patricia Bland on the qualities needed to volunteer as a therapy dog. © Kate Fairweather, 2021  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.