A local care home has welcomed a kitten as its latest resident.
HC-One’s Pytchley Court care home in Brixworth allows residents to keep pets, and the latest feline addition belongs to resident David Lunn, 86, who has lived at the home since December 2022.
Before coming to the home David had a Siberian Husky named Stormy, which initially stayed with his daughter while he was in the care home. They visited frequently but sadly Stormy died earlier this year.
As a replacement, David was gifted Poppy the kitten, who is named after the red flower, and the pair haven’t looked back.
David received the kitten two weeks ago and he has said his new roommate reminds him of the many cats he met over the years with his daughter.
Speaking recently, David said:
“It is an unusual feeling; we are both adapting to each other, and Poppy seems to like it here.
She is really intelligent - when she wants to be fed, she lets me know by jumping on the bed with me and bumping me with her head!”
Sue Watson, Home Manager at Pytchley Court care home, said:
“We like to offer residents as many options as possible and give them a real sense of involvement in making their stay at the home worth it. Its all about improving the quality of life in a person-centred way.
Poppy is a lovely addition to the family here at Pytchley Court and David certainly seems to be enjoying having her with him.”