Hawke's Bay rest home residents disappointed by proposed pet therapy cuts

Friday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5:56pm

In this story Hato Hone St John

Hato Hone St John plans to end its pet therapy service from June next year. Residents at a Hawke's Bay rest home, who look forward to weekly visits from Cleo the dog, have expressed disappointment regarding the proposed removal of the community programme.

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1. RNZFri 22 Aug 2025, 5:12pm

   Plan to axe pet therapy service disappoints Hawke's Bay rest home residents (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 22 Aug 2025, 5:56pm

   Plan to axe pet therapy service disappoints (opens in new tab)