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1. What is Treasured Pets?

Treasured Pets is a service offered by Treasure Coast Hospice to assist hospice patients with the care of their beloved pets. We understand a pet’s contribution to the emotional and spiritual well-being of a patient and his or her family.

Our goal is to help maintain the general health and a balanced lifestyle for the pet at a time when it may be difficult for the family to do so alone. We help to relieve the strain on the patient or family regarding their pet presently, as well as concern for its future.

2. How can I help?

There are countless opportunities to participate in this special program. Your donations help us provide necessary care for the pets of our hospice patients. Donations support food, animal care bills, and other expenses that allow the patient and pet to stay together.

Contact the Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation at 772-403-4500 to make your contribution.

3. Do you have pets available to foster or adopt?

Yes! We typically have pets that are either currently available, whose owners have passed and who need to be rehomed or fostered fairly quickly, or we have situations where the owner is in our care and has let us know that it is their wish for us to find a loving home for their pet upon their passing.

Many times, these are more mature pets, but we make sure that before they are rehomed they are current on all vaccinations and vet visits. We'll even get a grooming if needed! To see which pets are currently available, click here.

Pets Available for Adoption

4. How can I volunteer with Treasured Pets?

The success of this program depends upon a dedicated group of compassionate volunteers who assist in the care of our patients’ pets. Volunteer responsibilities vary by situation but will typically include:

• Active play and dog walking
• Pet food delivery
• Transporting pets to groomers and vets

Treasure Coast Hospice provides our volunteers with the required training for this program.

For volunteer training dates or more information, call 772-403-4500.