Even llamas come to visit our patients!

In recent years, experts have increasingly realized the power of pet therapy as a valuable aid in reaching out to the elderly and the infirm. Pets have the facility to relax and calm others, taking the mind off loneliness, grief, pain and fear. They create laughter and offer a sense of security and protection.

Hospice volunteers who visit patients with their pets often find it’s just as enjoyable for the pet as for the patient! Pets must complete the Project PUP certification to be eligible to visit Hospice facilities or patient homes. For information on Project PUP, call Eve Gillies at (352) 237-5345.