He's comforted poorly children when they needed it most. Therapy dog Alfie, who has made countless youngsters smile for almost nine years during their treatment at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, has now retired.
Alfie, a therapy pet, has worked as a volunteer for the nationwide charity Pets as Therapy (PAT) and is one of many animals who are trained to provide comfort and friendly support to children and adults in stressful situations, including during hospital stays.
He has been a familiar and comforting face around the hospital for almost a decade, supporting sick children who need it most.
His hugs and companionship have put smiles on the faces of hundreds of Greater Manchester’s most desperately ill children. READ MORE The Smiths icon Morrissey donates £50,000 to help save Salford Lads Club The cuddly pup clocked in for his last shift at the hospital on Wednesday (October 30).