A woman in a hospital bed and a volunteer pet companion laugh at an affectionate portuguese water dog who is sitting by the bed

    Pet Therapy Companion

    Pet Therapy Companions provide unique emotional, social, and/or therapeutic benefits to enhance the quality of life for our patients and their family caregivers.

    Responsibilities

    • Visit patients in their residence or assisted living community
    • Provide companionship and/or conversation
    • Maintain patient confidentiality

    Limitations

    • All pets and their handlers must have a valid pet therapy certification.
    • All pets must always remain on leash and in the handler’s possession
    • All pets must be current with immunizations and health requirements
    • All pets should be well groomed

    Departments

    • ComfortWELL Hospice*
    • GetWELL Nursing & Rehabilitation

    Availability

    • Weekdays or weekends
    • 2-3 visits per month (minimum)
    • Hours are flexible as visits are mutually agreed on by the volunteer and the patient and/or their family member

    *Please note, in order to volunteer with ComfortWELL Hospice, volunteers must complete 16 hours of training as well as a background check. Learn more by visiting the Volunteer Requirements page.

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