Tewkesbury Abbey, already known for its beautiful architecture, just got two more beautiful and cuddly servants.
The Abbey Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tewkesbury, commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey, is not only known for its 900 years of history but also for having very
“It was agreed initially that the dogs were allowed to come in temporarily for those three weeks, as long as they were well behaved and didn’t interfere,” explained Skepper. “But they got such a positive reaction from members of staff and visitors that they were allowed to stay,” he added.The man said that people absolutely loved Eric and Flo, especially because they provided a welcoming reception to people who may not be so familiar with the Church.
The dogs first were allowed to come in only temporarily, but got such a positive reaction from members of staff and visitors that they ended up staying thereThe animals are very well trained and each time Skepper brings them to work, they hop out of the car, and once he puts their lanyards on, they know they’re at work – and their tails are wagging away. “They’re brilliant at their new jobs,” he added.
“There might be a benefit here. It’s a low-cost wellness benefit, and it could be a recruiting opportunity,” explained Randolph Barker, who’s a lead author of the VCU study.
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