Lunar and Lily are rescue dogs whose lives were turned around and now bring pleasure at East Cheshire Hospice.
Golden retriever Lily is owned by Bridget Fenwick who has a long-standing connection with the charity where a close friend spent her final days.
Lily and Lunar provide much-needed therapy for animal lovers at the Hospice.
Lily even has her own place under the reception desk while Bridget carries out her role as a voluntary receptionist.
Bridget said: “Lily is a great hit with staff. They ignore me and say hello to Lily and stroke her.
“Nurses may even take her on the ward during quieter periods.
“She was a rescue dog originally and so placid and calm I thought she’d make an ideal therapy dog so I had her assessed.
“The Hospice is special to me and will always be close to my heart.”
Lunar, a four-year-old white husky, is another therapy dog at the Hospice.
Owner Dawn Barstow said: “She was called Lunar when she was rescued from Manchester Dogs Home and we couldn’t think of a better name that suited her.
“She’s a wonderful dog and so striking. Lunar likes the attention when people stop to stroke her on walks.
“We thought it’d be nice for her to bring a little bit of joy to the lives of people who may be going through a hard time.”
Dawn is increasing her involvement with the charity by joining its staff as a clinical co-ordinator with the Hospice @Home team.