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Posted: 22nd November 2012

NOAH reception shows how pets benefit children
Children and animals celebrated at pet event

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has held a reception in order to celebrate the benefits that animals can bring to children's lives, and to reinforce the need to ensure our pets are looked after responsibly.

On Tuesday (November 20) individuals and charities from all over the UK attended the event, including the Kennel Club Bark and Read Foundation, Dogs for the Disabled and Caring Canines, which was held at the House of Commons.

Since 2006, NOAH has hosted the receptions every other year in order to celebrate animals and promote responsible ownership. Phil Sketchley, chief executive of NOAH, explained that by encouraging the use of dogs and other pets within the healthcare industry, it is helping the NHS.

Three Medical Detection Dogs attended, including a black labrador named Polo, who goes to school with his diabetic owner, in order to alert her if her blood sugars fall too low.

The world's ugliest dog, Mugly, was also in attendance with the Pets As Therapy team. They explained Mugly and their other dogs help children to read and communicate by making them less stressed and less self-conscious in groups.

NOAH also launched its new I Heart My Pet campaign at the event, which is hoped to get owners thinking about the health of their pets as well as having fun with them.

The campaign gives seasonal tips, advice and an activity calendar to make sure owners are provided with all the expert information they need to keep their pets happy and healthy all year round.

Reception host Neil Parish MP said: "Many children believe they can speak to their pets before their parents, which I can understand. If I have a tough time at the House of Commons, when I get home my dog is always delighted to see me."

Mr Parish also mentioned the aim to work with pets and children at primary school age. He said many of the charities have already offered their time to do this, and that he has written to Education Secretary Michael Gove.



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