123: Pet Peace of Mind: Compassionate Care for Pets and Their Terminally Ill Owners

In this episode of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher, RN, interviews Christy Bork, the National Program Manager for Pet Peace of Mind. Christy shares the mission and operations of this national nonprofit organization, which helps keep hospice patients and their pets together while also providing rehoming services when needed. With over 20 years of experience in volunteerism and nonprofit work, Christy details how Pet Peace of Mind supports hospice patients by training volunteers to care for their pets and ensuring they find loving homes after the patients' passing. Heartwarming stories and insights into the unique human-animal bond highlight the episode, emphasizing the program's impact on easing patients' anxiety about their pets' future.

00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained

00:36 Meet Christy Bork and PET Peace of Mind

02:20 How PET Peace of Mind Works

04:37 Volunteer Recruitment and Training

07:18 Rehoming Pets and Patient Stories

13:36 Planning for Your Pet's Future

18:56 Supporting PET Peace of Mind

24:36 Final Thoughts and Farewell

https://www.petpeaceofmind.org/

 

 

Finding a Hospice Agency

1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

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