Two piglets paid a visit to a care home, bringing joy and cuddles to residents and staff.
The visitors, Simba and Tumba, visited Barchester’s Ashcombe House in Basingstoke, where they made themselves at home.
Joan, a resident at the care home, said: "I thought the little piglets were wonderful, they were very calm and they tucked them selves into our arms for a lovely cuddle."
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One of the piglets, Tumba, went round the home visiting residents in their rooms, bringing smiles everywhere he went.
Louise Lambert, general manager at Ashcombe House, said: "It was such a joy to welcome Simba and Tumba to Ashcombe House.
"Animal visits are always incredibly special for our residents, and seeing the smiles, laughter, and gentle cuddles throughout the home was truly heart-warming.
"Moments like these create wonderful memories and bring so much comfort and happiness to everyone involved."
The home's life enrichment programme keeps residents active, and provides a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.
Ashcombe House is part of Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers.
The home provides nursing care, residential care and respite care.
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