Catholic Hospice has announced a new program, Pet Peace of Mind, which recognizes and actively supports the unique bond between hospice patients and their pets.
Pet Peace of Mind allows patients to complete their end of life journey without worrying about their pet’s current or future needs. The initiative provides volunteer pet care services for patients who are unable to care for their pets while on hospice. Services include: assistance with pet food, cat litter, transporting pets to veterinary appointments, dog walking, exercising and more.
Through the generosity of the Banfield Charitable Trust, offering the Pet Peace of Mind program places Catholic Hospice in a select group of other hospice providers that have joined a national network of hospice providers committed to ensuring this important patient need is met.
“Caring for families at end of life has been the mission of Catholic Hospice for the past 25 years. The bond between each person and their pet is like no other. Pets are an intricate part of the family. Our furry, feathered or finned friends are creatures of love and provide the gift of comfort to their humans. We are proud to be a part of the Pet Peace of Mind family and to offer in-home volunteer pet care services for patients who are unable to maintain routine health care and nutrition for their pets because of financial and/or physical disability” said Bonnie Alkema, Executive Director of Catholic Hospice.
For more information about the Pet Peace of Mind program or to make a donation online, visit www.catholichospice.org.
