Pet Visits To Seniors and Health Facilities

The Humane Society brings the joy of pets to hospitals, rehab centers, hospices and other senior and health care facilities islandwide. The proven benefits from these visits include reduced anxiety, relief from loneliness, and enhanced well-being.

Pet visitation volunteers must be 18 or older and visit a facility once a month for six months. Animals in the program include dogs, cats, birds and rodents.

Volunteer pets must love interacting with people, be at least 1 year or older, healthy, and have resided with you for at least six months. A temperament and aptitude evaluation examines a pet's basic obedience skills and the level of voice control you have with your animal companion.

An animal health certificate is needed and must be signed by your pet's veterinarian. Annual vaccinations and a parasite check are required.

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For more information on becoming a volunteer, call 356-2216

For more information on Pet Visitation Assessments, Details about the Program or to Become a Participating Facility, call 356-2217