I got Nya, a German shepherd, when she was a puppy. She has such a good temperament – she’s really calm around people.
When she was five years old, I decided to register her with Pets As Therapy , an organisation that brings therapy pets into hospitals, care homes, schools and other places to befriend people, and help reduce stress and anxiety.
I work as the safeguarding and crime prevention lead for TransPennine Express (TPE). Nya comes out with me on the rail network, attending events to raise awareness of mental health support.