organizations meet the needs of their patients
with pets.
"I know of countless patients who have said
that their pet is their lifeline. Pets are great
medicine for coping with the anxiety that
comes from dealing with a serious medical
condition. For many patients, keeping their
pets near them during the end-of-life journey
and finding homes for their beloved pets after
they pass is one of the most important pieces
of unfinished business," said Dianne McGill,
president and CEO at Pet Peace of Mind.
Pet Peace of Mind helps nonprofit hospices and palliative care organizations
successfully build volunteer-based programs that help patients maintain the
bond with their pets. PPOM provides a turnkey program covering everything
an organization needs to get started including a well-established program
module, staff and volunteer training, start-up funding, marketing materials,
and plenty of ongoing coaching once the program is operational.
"A Program for the Love of Pets" is a
video available on the Moments of
Life: Made Possible by Hospice
website that shares the story of the
care Pet Peace of Mind provided to
Sharon's beloved Yorkshire Terriers,
Shelby and Yogi.
Here are a few of the benefits to adding a Pet Peace of Mind program:
* The human-pet bond enhances the quality of life for hospice and palliative
care patients.
* Pet Peace of Mind supports your mission of providing caring comfort for the
patient's entire family.
* Your organization gains visibility by serving as the catalyst to rally pet
lovers in your community to help patients with their pet care needs.
* Pet-focused programs attract new volunteers.
PPOM provides a
* Pet Peace of Mind helps attract new donors who are passionate about
helping people care for their furry family members.
turnkey program
Learn more about Pet Peace of Mind and share some of the touching videos
available at http://petpeaceofmind.org.
covering everything an
organization needs to
get started...
Hospice and palliative care providers with specific questions about Pet Peace
of Mind may email info@petpeaceofmind.org.
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