You may be surprised to find out that not all hospice patients live in homes with family members around to care for them. Some of our patients are single, whether they are unmarried, divorced or widowed. Some are childless, estranged from immediate or distant family or have relatives who live out of state. These patients want to stay at home during their time on hospice, rather than being forced to move to an unfamiliar location to spend the end of their lives. In these instances, pets may be all the family they have. Here at Hospice of Green Country, we respect our patients' right to live and die in their own homes and we have special programs in place to make that is possible, to keep them safe and cared for at home. Pet Peace of Mind makes sure that their pets are kept well fed, healthy and comfortable as well, providing food, medications, flea and tick preventative and grooming. Petsitting services are also available if the patient becomes unable to care for their pet because of their declining condition. In the same way that we believe a patient has the right to die at home, we believe that they have the right to have their dog or cat by their side for support and comfort. We don't want our patients to spend the end of their lives grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
Pets and Single Patients
You may be surprised to find out that not all hospice patients live in homes with family members around to care for them. Some of our patients are single, whether they are unmarried, divorced or widowed. Some are childless, estranged from immediate or distant family or have relatives who live out of state. These patients want to stay at home during their time on hospice, rather than being forced to move to an unfamiliar location to spend the end of their lives. In these instances, pets may be all the family they have. Here at Hospice of Green Country, we respect our patients' right to live and die in their own homes and we have special programs in place to make that is possible, to keep them safe and cared for at home. Pet Peace of Mind makes sure that their pets are kept well fed, healthy and comfortable as well, providing food, medications, flea and tick preventative and grooming. Petsitting services are also available if the patient becomes unable to care for their pet because of their declining condition. In the same way that we believe a patient has the right to die at home, we believe that they have the right to have their dog or cat by their side for support and comfort. We don't want our patients to spend the end of their lives grieving the loss of a beloved pet.
