"Fur-Get-Me-Not Friends" Program - Therapy Dogs & Cats needed to visit hospice patients in Grafton

Have you & your dog, cat or other furry companion been evaluated and certified as a Therapy Animal Team?

If so, we are looking for you to join our "Fur-Get-Me-Not Friends" Program at Lily Hospice!

We recognize how important Animal-Assisted Therapy (sometimes called "pet therapy") visits can be to hospice patients. Not only are these visits a welcome distraction from daily routine, but they give patients an opportunity to reminisce about their own beloved pets; and for those patients that are a little more withdrawn, therapy animals provide affection without the need for conversation. We often hear hospice patients, and their families remark that the therapy animal visits are the highlight of a patient's day or week.

The most frequent request made by Lily Hospice patients is for a visit from a CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG or THERAPY CAT. We want to honor these requests! Can you help?

We welcome dogs, cats, rabbits & more; however, ALL must have proof of therapy animal certification prior to visiting Lily Hospice patients.

Our commitment to you:

• a flexible schedule at a location that is convenient for you,
• consistent and accessible staff support,
• ongoing guidance and education to ensure that you are comfortable with each assignment.