Research study published
Leo and his son Milo were filmed following the publication of our research. Quinn caused chaos in the studio!
A film to ease patient fears
Concerns about having radiology investigations are eased by our new video!
CBeebies Hospital Heroes
The team from CBeebies came to the hospital to award Leo and Archie their hospital hero awards.
RCN Protocol Published
The Royal College of Nursing published their first protocol on working with dogs in healthcare settings.
RCN collaboration
Collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing discussed on BBC Breakfast
Canine Modelling!
The dogs have enjoyed time as photographic models and actors for a little film!
More media interest…
Media interest in what the Solentgold dogs do at Southampton Children’s Hospital continues!
BBC Breakfast News
Amanda Cheesley from the Royal College of Nursing with Lyndsey, Leo and some of our patients at the hospital being interviewed for BBC Breakfast news
University of Denver
To extend her knowledge of Animal Assisted Intervention, Lyndsey studied the Animals and Human Health course at the University of Denver.
Crufts 2016
Leo attended Crufts in 2016 both as a show competitor and as a finalist for Pets as Therapy dog of the year.
A Christmas film…
A litter of Solentgold puppies were used to create a Christmas film for Fitzpatrick Referrals.
Supervet filming
Eleven Solentgold dogs came together to be filmed for the Supervet Summer in a Field episode. Leo and one of his special patients were interviewed as part of the programme.
House of Lords
Leo and Lyndsey attended a reception at the House of Lords hosted by Professor the Lord Trees where the subject of the benefits of animals to health was discussed.