Pets with a Purpose - Certified Therapy Dogs & Cats Needed for Hospice Visits in Burlington, WI

One of the most frequent requests made by Allay's hospice patients are for visits from a friendly, certified therapy dog or therapy cat. Therapy animals have the endearing quality of showing unconditional love & affection that brings joy to everyone. They are a remarkable source of comfort & companionship, as well as a welcome distraction from the daily routine for both hospice patients and their families. Contact with furry companions can be especially meaningful to patients who are no longer able to care for their own beloved pet.

Would you be able to help us fulfill some of those requests within your own community?

While many pets provide love & companionship in the home, not all have the temperament suited for this type of service. At this time we, require that all Therapy Animal Teams must have completed training & assessment through a recognized Animal-Assisted Therapy program before visiting hospice patients. (The human-half of the team will also receive additional training related to hospice visitation.)

• If your pet is already certified as a therapy animal, Congratulations! You are already well on your way to joining Allay’s Pet Therapy Team.

• If your pet has not been through the certification process, we can get you the resources to help you get started.

Contact Tracy Seeg, Volunteer Coordinator, for more info: 262-333-1866 or tseeg@allayhh.com.

Volunteer and patient safety are our priority. We follow CDC guidelines & respect the Covid-19 protocols of our partner facilities. At this time, volunteers are asked to complete a self-screening checklist prior to visits, wear a mask during visits and, of course, adhere to standard precautions, such as frequent handwashing. Allay will provide the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure safe practices can be followed.