A care home in Frome was joined by some unusual guests for a special afternoon of animal therapy.

Residents at Care UK's Rossetti House, on Welshmill Lane, gathered to welcome friendly alpacas, Liquorice and Spartan Warrior, into the home where they received plenty of love and attention.

The alpacas were brought into the home by Alpaca Adventure which is an award-winning animal sanctuary.

As part of the animal therapy session, residents learnt about the history and characteristics of alpacas, as well as other interesting facts about the calming, intelligent animals. Many of the residents commented on how well-behaved the animals were and loved having the opportunity to meet them.  

Phil Vale, General Manager at Rossetti House, said: "We had a wonderful afternoon welcoming our very special guests, Liquorice and Spartan Warrior and thank you to Wendy for bringing them to the home.

"Here at Rossetti House, we understand how beneficial animal therapy sessions can be, as it can lift a person's mood and encourage social interaction, especially for those living with dementia. These gentle creatures are known for being social animals that enjoy human company, making them perfect to visit the home and spend time with residents.

"Thank you to Alpaca Adventure for bringing Liquorice and Spartan Warrior to the home, and we look forward to welcoming other animals, great or small to Rossetti House in the future!"

Designed to enable residents to live active and fulfilled lives, while also promoting independence, Rossetti House incorporates space for hobby and leisure activities. The building has been designed to help facilitate the creation of close-knit communities and encourage social interaction among the residents.

For more information on Rossetti House, please call Home Admissions Advisor, Helen Cross on 01373 887988, email [email protected] or visit: careuk.com/rossetti-house