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Published 12/31/25 12:27PM

Paw Pals Volunteers Provide Friendship and Unconditional Love to Hospice Patients

VITAS Healthcare of Pasco
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wesley Chapel, FL
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Based on volunteer availability 2 hours two-three times per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Rabies vaccinated pets. Calm around strangers. Pets that enjoy snuggles and petting. Pet Screening done by your Veterinarian and by VITAS.

    Description

    Do you have a friendly, well-behaved pet who loves meeting new people? You and your furry friend can make a profound difference in the lives of hospice patients as part of our compassionate Paw Pals program. The unconditional love and companionship of an animal can provide comfort, joy, and a welcome distraction for those in their final months. Pet visits can sometimes reach a patient in a way that human interaction alone cannot.

    Paw Pals will:

    • Visit with your trained pet in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, or our hospice house.
    • Provide comfort and companionship through gentle interaction.
    • Work with our volunteer manager to arrange visits based on your availability and the patient's needs.

    Location

    On-site

    VITAS Healthcare of Pasco County

    Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

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