Squeak the Therapy Pig Brings Comfort to Cork Hospitals
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A small pig from County Cork is becoming well known for visiting patients in local hospitals. Squeak was born as the runt of his litter, which means he was the smallest and weakest animal, and his future was uncertain. He was adopted by a woman from Cork who runs an animal sanctuary and a therapy animal programme.
Squeak is described as Ireland's first therapy pig. He travels to hospitals in Cork, where he spends time with patients. Therapy animals are often used to help people feel calmer and less stressed during long stays in hospital. Staff and visitors have also welcomed his visits, which give patients a chance to relax and take their minds off their illness.
The sanctuary where Squeak lives cares for rescued animals and offers therapy visits to the community. Its founder says that the work shows how animals can change people's lives, even when they came from difficult beginnings. Squeak's story has encouraged many people in Ireland to learn more about animal-assisted therapy.
Squeak's journey from a weak newborn to a hospital visitor shows that a difficult start does not always decide the future. His visits continue to bring smiles to patients across Cork.
Sources: Cork Beo
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