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Cuddly Critters Spark Memories for Elderly at Red House
20 Oct
Summary
- Rabbits, guinea pigs, and other animals visited care home
- Residents loved interacting with the animals
- Residents reminisced about pets they had when younger
On October 13th, 2025, residents at the Red House care home in Bridlington, East Yorkshire were treated to a special visit from a variety of friendly animals. Rabbits, guinea pigs, bantam chickens, an albino hedgehog, an owl, and a bearded dragon were brought to the home by the Purple Pig Company, based in Pocklington.
The care home, which specializes in dementia care, reported that the residents "absolutely loved" interacting with the animals. The visit not only delighted the residents in the moment, but also sparked fond memories of the pets they had owned in their younger days.
"They [the residents] got them talking about the pets that they used to own when they were younger as well, which is really wonderful," said Cameron Innes, from the HICA Group that operates the care home. The staff described it as a "marvellous afternoon" for the residents, many of whom suffer from dementia and greatly benefited from the therapeutic animal interaction.
