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Care home residents were treated to a visit from lambs and baby chicks. The animals from Pet Pals Therapy went to Lydfords Care Home, in East Hoathly, to surprise the residents living there. The lambs were free to roam around the care home’s lounge and residents were able to stroke and feed them.
Residents also had a chance to hold the baby chicks. (Image: Lydfords care home) Lydfords Care Home general manager Anthony Butler said: "Our residents have really enjoyed their cute visitors today. "We knew that having the lambs here would be a bit of fun for all our residents, especially as some don’t want to go on outings in our minibus.
"We are always looking for new activities for the residents and today we have seen the enjoyment and the therapeutic influence animals can have on people." (Image: Lydfords care home) One resident said: "As a child I used to love all the animals on the nearby farm. "Today was very enjoyable and it was wonderful that the animals were free to roam amongst us.
" Lydfords Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, which provides residential and dementia care for 36 residents..
