The Inspiration for Lil' Leo
MEET LEO 🐾🐾
Leo, our certified therapy dog, has been serving the community for over six years and is the inspiration behind Lil’ Leo CIC’s journey to support wellbeing.
A gentle-hearted Labrador with a natural gift for connection, Leo brings comfort, joy, and calm to everyone he meets. Through his visits to schools, libraries, psychiatric hospitals, and care homes, he has touched countless lives offering moments of reassurance, companionship, and care.
Leo’s work has inspired the Lil’ Leo children’s books, sharing messages of kindness, empathy, and compassion for all living beings.
Recognised with awards including the BBC Make a Difference Award (2024), the SBS Award, and the World Humanitarian Drive Award, Leo continues to make a meaningful difference in the community.
🐾 Our Pawprints in the Community
- Over 800 hours of therapy visits
Creating calm through connection and care
Graduation Day
Leo received his training by The Dog Alliance of Austin, Texas US, to become a Therapy Dog in 2019. he passed the test with flying colours.
Double Graduation
After moving back to England, Leo passed another test in 2022 as was certified as a Therapy pet by Pets As Therapy, UK!! Double Graduation !!