Porter Dodson and Symonds & Sampson formed the purrfect partnership after funding robotic canine companions Sampson and Porter for residents at Newstone House and Nazareth Lodge in Stuminster Newton.

The benefits of canine and feline companions are well-documented, and as both homes had regular visits from pets – including a couple of donkeys – before the coronavirus restrictions were put in place, both homes were the perfect match for a robotic cat and dog.

Mark Lewis of Symonds & Sampson said: “We are delighted to be involved in this initiative with regional law firm Porter Dodson. Their pet is called Porter and ours, of course, is Sampson!”

Chloe Hooper, who works as a residential negotiator at Symonds & Sampson, said: “The robotic companion pets are hugely beneficial for people living with dementia. Patients in NHS dementia wards who had previously been anxious, frightened, and who tended to wander, have suddenly calmed down, and started to interact with their new companion.”

Richard Baker, head of the Family Team and CSR Partner at Porter Dodson, said: “Being able to reach out into the community at these challenging times means a lot to the firm. It is important to us that we respond to calls for support from those who need our help. Putting others first is at the heart of what we do, and small gestures such as this can make a huge difference in the lives of others.”

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