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Therapy donkey Isla Smiler visits Lancaster Grange Care Home




A therapy donkey called Isla Smiler had the residents of a care home beaming with delight when she paid them a visit.

Isla, who was wearing a Christmas jumper, was led around the Lancaster Grange Care Home, Fernwood.

She happily let the residents pet her, and she caused quite a stir during her stay.

Isla Smiler the donkey and handler Sara Kelly visits Arthur 'boz' Brewill at Lancaster Grange Care Home, Fernwood. 161218DC6-1. (6025258)
Isla Smiler the donkey and handler Sara Kelly visits Arthur 'boz' Brewill at Lancaster Grange Care Home, Fernwood. 161218DC6-1. (6025258)

Activities assistant at the home, Cherilyn Pride said: “Isla even leant her head on one of the resident’s walking frames so she could pet her.

“Everyone was coming out of their rooms to meet her.

“It was lovely.”



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