A greyhound who has brightened up the lives of hundreds of elderly people and children will be one of two canine visitors at a hospital’s open day.

Meg the greyhound, alongside her owner, 75-year-old Jane Thrower, has been visiting local hospitals, care homes and groups of children with disabilities.

They will be among the attractions at Airedale Hospital’s open day on August 22, from noon to 4pm, alongside Sasha, a golden retriever therapy dog.

They visit Airedale Hospital’s Ward 24, which treats patients with mental health problems, every week, providing care and assessment for people who have dementia, and Ward 5 for patients who have had a stroke.

They also visit the Airedale Centre for Mental Health on the site of Airedale Hospital and Lynfield Mount Hospital, both run by Bradford District Care Trust.

Meg is now ten years old and is the third Pets as Therapy dog, commonly known as PAT pets, owned by Jane. She is also an assessor for the service to make sure other pets have the best temperament for their work.

There will be more than 60 stands and activities for the whole family at Airedale Hospital’s open day in a marquee and education centre on the site. Other attractions include a 90ft cave and cave rescue vehicles, a Life Education Bus for children and a fire engine.

Sodexo, the hospital’s catering company, will be serving freshly-made hot dogs between noon and 1.30pm, then tea, coffee and snacks from 1.30pm to 4pm. There will also be an opportunity to sample food from the new hospital menus.