Residents of a care home in Exmouth had a really wild time when they were visited by some furry and feathered friends.
Fernihurst Nursing Home, in Douglas Avenue, was visited for an afternoon by rabbits, chinchillas, guinea pigs and owls.
Home activities co-ordinator Hazel Tribble said the visit had therapeutic value for residents, and coincided with National Pet Month, which runs from April 1 to May 1.
She added: “Our residents simply adore animals – their faces always light up and today was no different.
“Everyone couldn’t wait to have a hold or a fuss – it was magical to see and the perfect way to celebrate National Pet Month.”.
“We regularly invite animals into the home as the therapeutic value of them is simply undeniable and our residents often find stroking animals, whether that’s a beautiful bunny or a tiny guinea pig, relaxing.”
Resident Joan Hill, 90, said: “They were such beautiful creatures.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here