Lifestyle assistant Sarah Nind brings her Pomeranian Poodle Paddy into the aged care facility weekly and made an additional trip with him on Friday.

"We used to have a program where we brought in Delta Dogs in but with the coronavirus pandemic we couldn't do that anymore," she said.

"I started bringing Paddy in when he was just a puppy and the residents really engaged with him and their past.

"Everyone always gets very excited to see him and call him over for a pat.

"It's a chance for people to bring up their past and talk about what their did with their past pets."

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The home prides itself on being one of the most dog-friendly aged care homes in Australia and the residents love the interaction with the pups.

Carmel Grose was overjoyed to see Paddy.

"I've always loved dogs, even when I was a young child I used to fuss around when I saw a dog," she said.

"I had a lot to do with big dogs but I still like the little ones.

"I've always just been a dog lover and Paddy is a lovely little fella."

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