Welcome to Lily Therapy Dog Services
Comfort, Connection & Calm — One Paw at a Time
A warm, compassionate, and professional therapy dog service proudly supporting individuals and organisations across Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.
At the heart of our service is Lily, a loving and intuitive Staffy-Spaniel cross with a natural ability to bring comfort, calm, confidence, and connection to people of all ages.
Lily completed her training through therapydogtraining.co.uk and holds a certification equivalent to the Kennel Club Silver Good Citizen Award.
Fully certified, insured, DBS checked, and supported by up-to-date health and safety standards, Lily provides safe, meaningful, and supportive therapy dog visits within schools, care homes, hospitals, community settings, and private sessions.
Our aim is simple — to create calming, positive experiences that support emotional wellbeing, reduce stress and anxiety, encourage social connection, and bring genuine moments of joy.
Whether someone is experiencing loneliness, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, additional learning needs, dementia, rehabilitation, or simply needs a comforting and non-judgmental companion, Lily’s gentle presence helps people feel safe, supported, and connected.
Every visit is tailored carefully to the individual, group, or organisation we support, ensuring sessions feel relaxed, engaging, therapeutic, and meaningful.
How Therapy Dogs Can Help
Therapy dog visits may help support:
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Emotional wellbeing
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Reduced stress and anxiety
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Confidence and engagement
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Social connection
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Calm and emotional regulation
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Positive interaction and communication
Our therapy dog sessions help people feel calm, connected, supported, and understood through the gentle, non-judgmental companionship of Lily.
Services We Offer
Care Home Wellbeing Visits
Providing comfort, companionship, emotional support, and meaningful interaction for residents.
Dementia Support Visits
Gentle sessions focused on sensory engagement, emotional comfort, memory stimulation, and connection.
School Anxiety & Reading Support
Helping children feel calm, confident, supported, and encouraged through therapeutic interaction with Lily.
SEN School Support
Tailored visits designed to support emotional regulation, engagement, communication, and confidence.
Staff Wellbeing Sessions
Reducing workplace stress, improving morale, and promoting emotional wellbeing.
Community Mental Health Support
Supporting individuals and groups through calm companionship and emotional connection.
Private Sessions
Providing comfort, connection, reassurance, and joy in a calm and supportive environment.
Hospital Visits
Offering comfort, positive distraction, motivation, and emotional support during recovery or treatment.
Rehabilitation & Supported Wellbeing Visits
Supporting emotional wellbeing, connection, confidence, and positive engagement within rehabilitation and supported settings.
Safety, Certification & Professional Standards
We are proud to provide a professional, safe, and trusted therapy dog service.
We Hold:
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DBS Checked
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Public Liability Insurance
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Therapy Dog Certification TDT UK
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Up-to-date Vaccination Records
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Current Flea & Worm Treatment
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We conduct comprehensive risk assessments for all visits
Why Choose Us?
- Locally Based & Trusted: Proudly serving Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.
- Fully Insured & DBS Checked: Providing reassurance, professionalism, and peace of mind.
- Certified Therapy Dog: Lily is trained and certified through a reputable UK therapy dog organisation.
- Calm & Compassionate Approach: Every visit is adapted to suit the needs of the individual or organisation.
- Flexible & Person-Centred: We offer flexible session options with a calm, compassionate, and person-centred approach.
What Visits Can Include
Dementia Wellbeing Sessions
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Sensory interaction
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Memory stimulation
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Emotional comfort
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Gentle companionship
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Social engagement
School Calm & Reading Sessions
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Supporting emotional wellbeing
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Confidence building
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Anxiety reduction
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Reading practice
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Focus and emotional regulation
Tailored Wellbeing Programmes
Sessions designed collaboratively to support specific educational, therapeutic, or emotional wellbeing goals.
Whether you’re seeking support for:
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A child with additional needs
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A resident in a care home
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A patient in recovery
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Someone experiencing anxiety or isolation
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Staff wellbeing and stress reduction
What To Expect During A Visit
Every session is adapted to the needs of the individual or group. Visits may include gentle interaction with Lily, conversation, sensory engagement, reading support, confidence-building activities, relaxation time, or simply enjoying calm companionship.
Sessions are always delivered at a comfortable pace, ensuring a positive, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Meet Lily & Her Handler Cara
Lily Therapy Dog Services was created from a genuine passion for supporting emotional wellbeing through the calming companionship of animals.
Together, we aim to create safe, compassionate, and meaningful experiences that help people feel comforted, supported, and connected.
Meet Lily
Your Friendly Therapy Dog
Lily is a calm, affectionate, and intuitive therapy dog who loves meeting new people and helping others feel safe, relaxed, and supported.
TDT UK Visiting Therapy Dog — Certified & Insured
Book A Visit
We'd love to hear how Lily can support your school, care setting, organisation, or family.
Whether you're looking for:
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Therapy dog visits for schools
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Care home wellbeing sessions
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SEND support visits
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Community or charity visits
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Hospital or rehabilitation support
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Private one-to-one sessions
We can create a tailored programme to meet your needs.
Get in touch today to arrange an introductory visit or discuss how Lily can bring comfort, connection, and calm to your setting.
Serving Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, and surrounding areas.
Fully insured, DBS checked, and certified for professional therapy dog visits.