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Therapy & community

Dogs change lives.
Every single visit.

Maggie's Muddy Mutts brings certified therapy dogs into care homes, schools, and community spaces across Ayrshire โ€” turning an ordinary Tuesday into something people remember all week.

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200+Visits made
12+Partner venues
4Therapy dogs
100%Volunteer-funded
Elderly lady in care home armchair cuddling a therapy Jack Russell
Care homes

Bringing Warmth to Later Life

Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges in residential care. A therapy dog visit changes that. Residents light up โ€” talking about their own dogs, laughing, reaching out to touch. We work with care homes across Ayrshire on a regular visit schedule.

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Schools & reading programmes

Dogs That Make Kids Brave

Children who struggle to read aloud in class often read confidently to a dog. No judgement, no pressure โ€” just a small furry listener who genuinely doesn't care if you stumble over a word. Our school programme combines literacy support, emotional regulation, and animal welfare education.

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Dog lying on a school alphabet rug
From the visits

Moments That Matter

Maggie showing a chihuahua to an elderly man
Care home, Ayrshire
Elderly man in blue chair with a chihuahua
Resident delight
Jack Russell wearing a school bandana
School visit day
Young girl cuddling a chihuahua
A child's first bond
Maggie and therapy dog at a museum
Community adventures
Getting started

How to Book a Visit

1

Get in Touch

Call or message Maggie to discuss your setting and what you'd like from a visit.

2

Initial Assessment

A quick free chat to understand your needs, attendees, space, and specific requirements.

3

First Visit

We arrive with the right dog for your setting, introduce gradually, and follow your team's lead.

4

Regular Programme

A regular schedule builds trust and the relationship that makes therapy dogs so effective.

Bring the joy

Invite Maggie's Dogs to Your Setting

Care homes, schools, hospitals, community groups โ€” if people are there, so are we.