A WOMAN and her dog have taken part in an event to promote pet therapy and make people aware of the benefits of the scheme.
Amy Bright-Smith, a support worker from Advance Housing and Support, and her therapy dog Archie, spent the weekend fundraising for charity.
Miss Bright-Smith, from Droitwich, took part in the Worcestershire Pet Therapy display over the weekend at Webbs Garden Centre, in Droitwich.
The pair had a stall with a team of dogs and their owners to help make people aware of pet therapy and how it can make a difference to people's lives.
Miss Bright-Smith and Archie raised £637.51 for Therapy Dogs Nationwide, which is a charity where visiting volunteers take their own dogs into establishments to give comfort, distraction, and stimulation to individuals.
Archie, who was originally fostered by Miss Bright-Smith four years ago, stolen her heart and decided to give him a permanent home.
Last year Miss Bright-Smith, aged 39, registered Archie with Therapy Dogs Nationwide, and since then has been able to take him into work to spend time with customers.
He has recently won a Good Citizen award at the Crufts Dog Show. Archie passed his Bronze award at the event, in front of almost 400 people.
She added: “Archie is so calm, and our customers love him and look forward to his visits, he makes everyone feel relaxed.”
For more information visit www.tdn.org.uk/
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