Animal Assisted Wellness CIC
Animal Assisted Wellness CIC supports wellbeing through gentle animal interactions in 1-1 community settings. Our sessions are designed to bring comfort, calm and positive engagement for people of all ages. We work with care homes, community groups and organisations to provide meaningful animal experiences that prioritise both human wellbeing and animal welfare.
Our Community Work
Community Wellbeing sessions
For Community Organisations we bring calm animal-assisted experiences into inclusive community spaces.
Programmes support:
• mental wellbeing initiatives
• engagement events
• accessible calm spaces
• therapeutic enrichment
DBS-checked handlers and fully insured.
Care Home Visits
Our 1-1 Animal-assisted visits provide comfort, companionship and sensory interaction for care home residents.
Sessions support:
• reduced loneliness and isolation
• emotional uplift and memory stimulation
• gentle tactile engagement
• social connection
DBS-checked handlers and fully insured.
Youth Clubs
Our youth sessions help young people build trust, confidence and emotional expression through calm animal interaction.
Animals create a relaxed space where young people can:
• regulate emotions
• build confidence
• practise gentle responsibility
• decompress from stress
DBS-checked handlers and fully insured.
Supported School Sessions
Our 1-1 school sessions support emotional regulation, confidence and positive social engagement through calm animal interaction.
Sessions help pupils to:
• improve focus and engagement
• reduce anxiety and overwhelm
• support SEND and wellbeing programmes
• access calm 1-to-1 reset moments
DBS-checked handlers and fully insured.
Our Approach
Our sessions focus on calm, respectful interaction with animals. Our 1-1s are guided on how to handle them gently while learning about their care and behaviour. This Animals are rotated regularly and sessions are kept small to ensure everyone, including the animals, feels comfortable.
Animal Welfare
Animal welfare is central to everything we do. Each session is supervised by experienced handlers and designed to prevent stress or overcrowding. Animals always have the choice to rest and are never forced to interact.
Working with Organisations
We collaborate with:
• Care homes
• Community centres
• Support organisations
• Local initiatives
If you would like to work with us or discuss a programme, please get in touch.
Support & Partnerships
As a Community Interest Company, we aim to expand access to animal-assisted wellbeing sessions through partnerships, sponsorship and community support.
Our Connection to Patacake Paws
Animal Assisted Wellness CIC was created alongside Patacake Paws to focus specifically on community wellbeing initiatives and supported visits. We do not offer the same sessions
Our email: cicanimalassistedwellness@gmail.com