Pet Therapy Volunteers for Hospice Patients

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Do you have a compassionate heart and the desire to make a difference in the lives of others? Our hospice is seeking dedicated volunteer pet therapists to visit patients who have requested pet therapy visits through their hospice care team. Meeting with a hospice pet therapy dog provides a long list of mental health benefits. The canine encounters bring joy and reduce feelings of isoloation, alienation, anxiety, and depression. They help take a patient's mind off their aches and pains and encourage communication - including sharing stories and emotions.

Our hospice patients live in personal homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and hospitals all around the Phoenix metro area, the Globe area, and the Tucson area. We carefully consider location, time commitment, and mutual interests when matching volunteers with patients.

You can make a difference!