Registered Paw Pals bring joy to hospice patients by visiting them at home, in nursing homes and assisted living communities, as well as hospitals. VITAS Paw Pals treat hospice patients and their families to unconditional love, entertainment and amusement, companionship, happy memories of past pets, comfort during times of loss, pain and stress and activity and motion. VITAS accepts pets that are well behaved, well groomed and have all their current shots...especially those willing to share their love. Volunteering offers many rewards.