Continuing Cian's journey: Initiative will allow pets to visit sick children in hospital

Cian Neary pictured here with his beloved dog Cooper. The joy that Cooper brought to Cian's life during his cancer treatment inspired Cian's Kennels. Picture: Cian's Kennels/Facebook

Work has begun on a unique project at Crumlin's Children's Hospital in Dublin that will see patients able to receive visits from their pet.

The Cian's Kennels initiative will see a €100,000 facility with specially designed kennels built on site at the back of St John’s Ward so children can visit with their pets.