RESIDENTS at a care home were suitably smitten when they received a special visit from some four-legged friends.

The home administrator at The Cedars care home in Landford, Lisa Calvert, brought in her four-week-old cockerpoo puppies for the residents to cuddle on National Puppy Day (March 23).

“Puppies don’t ask for much, yet they give everything,” Lisa said.

“They trust without question, love without conditions, and fill silence with soft breathing and happy barks.”

The home’s general manager, Anish Abraham, said it was lovely to see the joy the puppies gave to residents, as many would have had dogs in the past.

She said: “Studies have shown that interaction with animals has a beneficial effect on those living with dementia.

“Everyone can enjoy the benefits that pets bring, as they are known to reduce anxiety, improve mood and encourage communication and engagement.”