A CARE home resident in Frome was delighted when her wish to spend an afternoon with some four-legged friends came true. 

Staff at Rossetti House on Welshmill Lane arranged the visit when they discovered 89-year-old resident Andrée Spark’s love of dogs.  

Andrée previously owned a Westie of her own and has been wishing to spend some time with one again. 

She was delighted to be reunited with a Westie, named Coco, as well as three other dogs, Elsie the Springer Spaniel, Joey the Miniature Pomeranian, and Blake the Australian Shepherd, which were brought along by Dogs for Health volunteers. 

Andree with Dogs for Health volunteers, Esmee, Penny, Heather, Gail and their furry friends.Andree with Dogs for Health volunteers, Esmee, Penny, Heather, Gail and their furry friends. (Image: WPR)READ MORE: Somerset farm shop to host Father Christmas this winter

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The special visit was part of the Care UK Wishing Tree Initiative, which helps grant residents their wishes, allowing them to reconnect with a past hobby or try something completely new. 

Commenting on her wish coming true, Andrée said: “I would have been happy with just one but so many dogs came to see me, it was lovely.” 

Phil Vale, General Manager at Rossetti House, said it was “wonderful” to see the smile the visit brought to Andrée’s face. 

“We always like to go the extra mile for residents here at Rossetti House and when Andrée said she wanted to spend an afternoon with some fluffy friends, we were excited to make it happen for her,” he said.  

“Andrée was thrilled when we surprised her with the dogs, and we had a paw-some time welcoming them into the home.

"We were pleased to be able to make Andrée’s wish come true and it was wonderful to see the smile on her face as she enjoyed meeting Elsie, Coco, Joey and Blake. 

“I’d like to extend a big thank you to the volunteers at Dogs for Health for making Andrée’s day – she hasn’t stopped smiling since!”