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Ted joins our PAT dog team

11 May 2023

A photo of Ted the black Cocker Spaniel. He sits looking directly into the camera, just in front of owner Glen, whose blue jeans and red volunteer top are visible behind Ted.  

Meet Ted – the newest addition to our PAT dog team! Ted is a two-and-a-half-year-old Cocker Spaniel and he has been working as a PAT dog for three months.

He made his first visit to the James Paget yesterday, Wednesday 10 May, with his owner Glen Hagger and is already a big hit with our patients and staff. On his first day his visited a number of areas including Ward 17, as well as posing for our photos.

Ted and Glen join our small team of Pets As Therapy (PAT) dogs and owners who regularly visit to brighten up our wards, delighting staff and patients wherever they go.

To find out more about PAT dogs please visit https://petsastherapy.org/

Ted and his owner Glen. Glen, who wears blue jeans and a red James Paget branded volunteer top, is kneeling on a grassed area holding Ted's lead as the black Cocker Spaniel sits beside him.

Ted the black Cocker Spaniel lies on a grass area, looking above and to the left of the camera. He wears his little yellow PAT dog jacket.