Share the comfort of Therapy Pet with patients at the end of life

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Caring Hospice Services of Connecticut in Fairfield County is a unique, holistic and cost effective service designed to meet the social, emotional, spiritual and physical needs of our patients and families as they face the end of life. The mission of Caring Hospice Services is to coordinate patient and family services while respecting their choices, values and beliefs.

Caring Hospice Services has patients in communities throughout Fairfield County. We are looking for individuals who have an approved animal visitor (dog, cat, rabbit etc.) to visit terminally ill patients and their families to provide comfort, joy and companionship. Caring Hospice Services patients reside in private homes, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities from Greenwich to Stratford.

Pet therapy volunteers help by providing companionship and a social outlet to patients. Pet therapy handlers must provide documented evidence of annual reputable membership in a therapy pet organization attesting to good behavior and veterinary records to verify good health and current vaccinations. Caring Hospice Services will find a way to share your talents and interests with our patients and families.

Individualized training is provided free of charge without the need to travel to the Stamford office. In keeping with Medicare requirements, background and medical checks are part of the training process.