Isla the border collie rescue dog has become a firm favourite with the residents of a dementia care home in Morpeth.
Isla has been visiting the Riverside House care home in the Northumberland town every Friday thanks to a chance meeting between her owner Sally Vaughan and the home's activity's co-ordinator Richard Dobinson. Sally - a scout leader in the town works with the charity Pets as Therapy, and Isla is an accredited therapy dog.
Richard explained that the residents at the home, in Low Stanners, found Isla's visits a key part of their week. He said: "It's very important for our residents as it gives them something to look forward to. It stimulates their minds and takes them back not just to having their own dog at home but also back to their childhood."
