Staff and residents at Barchester’s Hilton Park care home in Bottisham were treated to a visit from some beautiful therapy pets. 

Animals have a wonderful calming effect and the residents love to stroke them, talk to them and play with them, according to the care home.

The home was visited by a wide range of animals including rabbits, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, reptiles, rabbits, and Doris the Chicken who caused a great deal of excitement. 

All the residents enjoyed the visit, they petted and fed the animals who seemed to appreciate meeting their new friends.

Residents enjoyed petting the various animals.Residents enjoyed petting the various animals. (Image: Hilton Park)

A spokesperson from Michelle’s Animal Therapy said: “The animals have had a wonderful afternoon!  I don’t think they have ever had so much attention.

General manager, Geanina Tinca said: “All our residents are fascinated by animals so we were delighted that all of these wonderful animals were able to visit. 

The home was visited by a wide range of animals including rabbits, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, reptiles, rabbits, The home was visited by a wide range of animals including rabbits, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, reptiles, rabbits, (Image: Hilton Park)

"It was brilliant to be able to ask the animal handlers questions about working with the animals and what it is like to look after them.  We loved hearing all about their different personalities.”