Below is a press release from Willow Brook Rehab in Wilmington:
WILMINGTON, MA — Willow Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Wilmington, where residents often benefit from animal-assisted therapy visits, has launched “Operation Santa Paws” to collect pet supplies and donate them to a local animal shelter, Reading Animal Clinic.
Through December 22, 2025, the skilled nursing facility at 90 West Street. welcomes donated items such as blankets and towels, dog and cat beds, unopened pet food/treats, pet toys, grooming products, collars and leashes, and food/water bowls.
Therapy animals play a vital role in long-term care residents’ lives, particularly those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Benefits of animal therapy for seniors include emotional uplift, increased self-esteem, improved social skills, and reduced risk of depression and anxiety.
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