Cadogan Court residents welcome pygmy goats

Above: Resident Anthea greets a friendly therapy goat at Cadogan Court.

Residents and staff at Cadogan Court, in Exeter, have recently enjoyed a heartwarming visit when a group of therapy pygmy goats arrived. The gentle animals brought smiles, laughter and a rejuvenating sense of joy to all involved.

The goats quickly became the centre of attention, with residents delighting in the opportunity to stroke, cuddle and take photos with their new four-legged visitors.

Staff member Leyla poses with one of the pygmy goats during their visit.

The visit created a lively and uplifting atmosphere, encouraging conversation and shared moments of laughter among residents, staff and visitors alike.

One of the residents joked:

If we can’t keep the goats, could we get our own?

After the experience, another one added:

We loved having the goats’ visit. They were very cuddly and soft. It was lovely to get up close to them!

Chloe Halford, Business Relationship Manager at Cadogan Court, says:

Animal therapy is widely recognised for its positive impact on wellbeing, and this visit wasn’t an exception! The goats gave residents comfort and sparked fond childhood memories.

We want to thank Tavistock Therapy Goats for their support and their visit, which was as enjoyable for the residents as it was for the goats themselves!

Resident Paula shows a wide smile while stroking one of the goats.

[Summary: Residents and staff at Cadogan Court, in Exeter, enjoyed a joyful visit from therapy pygmy goats, which brought comfort, laughter and meaningful interaction. The experience highlighted the positive impact of animal therapy, sparking fond memories and creating a lively, uplifting atmosphere for everyone involved.]