Katie Welch
2 April, 2025
News

Reader Picture: Meet Bear the therapy dog for Telford hospice

"I have experienced two losses in my family due to cancer last year," says Katy Welch. "My daughter and I decided to buy a Japanese Akita puppy and we have now had Bear coming up for two months, he is nearly six months old." 

Bear with nurses at the Severn Hospice

"I have been receiving ongoing bereavement support from the Severn Hospice in Wellington. They often take Bear onto the wards to visit the patients, this has been great for all the patients to see, including the nurses, as all love Bear. They have asked if Bear would like to be a Pets As Therapy (PAT) Dog.

"Bear has lots of fans all over Shropshire, everywhere he goes everyone stops to say hello and have a fuss", added Katy.