A SHINFIELD care home opened its doors to some furry visitors, much to the delight of residents and staff alike.
Parsons Grange’s community were ‘shell-shocked’ to welcome creatures, including two goats, a tortoise and rabbits from a local petting zoo, and spent time interacting with them.
As they learned more about their new friends, many reminisced about trips to the zoo in their younger years and pets they’d owned and loved during their lives.
Pamela, a resident at Parsons Grange, said: “I loved the goats – such funny creatures, very naughty and mischievous.”
Rozina Ali, home manager at Parsons Grange, said: “Goats, rabbits and tortoises are not our usual visitors, but they certainly put a smile on the resident’s faces.
“Being around animals is a great way of promoting relaxation and improving wellbeing, by providing companionship and increasing activity levels.
“Residents loved holding the animals and it was great to hear everyone sharing stories of their childhood memories and experiences connected to the animals that the petting zoo brought with them.
“We’d like to say a huge thank you to the petting zoo for such a wonderful day – we are looking forward to seeing what creatures we can have visit next.”
